Plan B

Hello all!
The day started a little earlier today, in hopes that the roadblocks to Panyebar would be removed.  After breakfast, we all piled into a van headed to the "roadblock."  Upon arrival, we were very much taken back by what we saw. There were 20-30 men sitting on the side of the road guarding the entrance to the village.  As we were sitting there, even more men came with tires and boulders barricading vehicles from passing through.  Tony and Freddie, our Impacto guides, got out to talk with the men.  Meanwhile, we were in the van interceding that God would make a way for us.  The men finally agreed to let us through, but said they may not let us return home.  Through our leaders' discernment and wisdom, it was decided that we should turn back.  We would really appreciate your prayers, that God would move on the hearts of these men and allow us to return to Panyebar.

Plan B was to do vacation school at a local school church and help with the construction of "the Promise Land," a retreat center and pastor training facility being built by Impacto.  On the way, we were able to stop in San Juan and watch a parade of local children.  It was nice to be a part of the community and get a real sense of the people.

The Promised Land was absolutely beautiful!  Situated on Lake Atitlan (one of the prettiest lakes in the world), we enjoyed fellowship and our bag lunches.  Following lunch, we laughed as we moved mounds of dirt helping lay a foundation for part of the building.  Then, onto vacation Bible school.

Immediately exiting the bus, all the men in our group were greeted with hugs from all the little girls.  Children came from all throughout the community when they heard we were there.  We sang songs in Spanish and English, Amanda Lepper, with much animation, shared the story of the little boy who gave Jesus his lunch to feed the 5,000.  Our craft was coloring fish, Jesus, and a little boy to help them remember Jesus' miracle.   As we left, our hearts were filled with joy and their mouths were filled with candy. 

Praise God for another great day!

Please continue to pray for our team's health, safety, and that God's Spirit would continue to be poured out on us and He would be glorified.


Brandy and Ashley