Altha and I are leaving for Guatemala today, returning on November 11th. Our daughter Esther and her husband John have been traveling through Central America since September. In Costa Rica they volunteered in schools and churches, and then decided to spend a month in Guatemala to volunteer in a home for malnourished children. www.casajackson.com. They are also helping serve food in a homeless shelter. Not only are Altha and I looking forward to seeing where they are ministering, but we plan to visit a girls’ orphanage/school as well. You can find out about the orphanage at www.shadowofhiswingsorphanage.org
Esther and John’s volunteer work for the poor and needy reveals their heart of compassion. As you can imagine we are very proud of them. They are feeding babies, changing diapers and serving meals to the homeless. I am reminded of those in the Bible who served in places of obscurity where their faithfulness in the little things was proven before God gave them greater authority—David was a common shepherd before he was a king! Remember this when you think your place in God’s kingdom is insignificant!
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I will not be posting a blog for the next 9 days. Please pray for our protection. Guatemala has the highest tourism crime rate in Latin America. Like the orphanage we will visit, however, we will be hidden safely under the shadow of His wings.
Praying for you and Altha, your daughter and her husband as well.
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