A visit to the village of El Carmen

In July I had the opportunity to serve in a village called El Carmen. A group of Guatemalan people who were first displaced as refugees to Mexico during the long war in Guatemala. They were forced to return to their country (Guatemala) and were plopped into this unfertile and desolate village to begin life anew -- but with that, many challenges have come.

Please pray for some of their biggest needs:

- A pastor. A group of women from San Antonio Aguas Calientes has ministered to these people for a while now. This is who I went with. A house has been built and now they are awaiting a pastor. Pray that God provides this person soon!

- Their health. Their greatest health risks are malnourishment and respiratory problems. We brought their first water filter and so now they have one location to go to for clean water. Perhaps this is a project/ministry the new pastor, who is yet to come, can continue.


* Sign entering into the village


*Photo from the medical clinic we held


*Photos of the women from both villages working together preparing lunch


*Clothing & toys brought in to distribute


*First water filter is delivered


*And this women is just precious. She wanted me to take a photo of her so she could see herself! So fun! :)