Day One On The Job!

Today was our first day "on the job" in Chisec!  We arrived here last night and settled into our room and first thing this morning, started getting oriented.  We are working with Manny and Cindy Batres of Mission2Guatemala and we are super excited to begin this new phase in the work the Lord has called us to. 
Rocky and Manny walked the property and discussed the various construction jobs that need to be addressed.  They went to the shop - a fully equipped shop, much to Rocky's delight - and tinkered away on some electrical work. 
Cindy and I headed into Chisec to visit two of the three schools that she has identified as being in real need of help.  We visited with the principals and discussed how we can come along aside and help them to help their kids.  I am so excited about this work.  I love the fact that here we will have the opportunity to work with teams, as we have seen how the Lord uses teams to bless the people and how He works in the lives of those on teams.  It is such a privilege to work with groups.  But...I am also really thrilled to have the opportunity to work more with the local people, developing relationships and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us. 
We also had the opportunity to visit one family, who will be benefiting from sponsorship.  As we walked into the yard, we saw 2 little boys running around naked (it is very warm in Chisec).  There are 12 people living in this dirt floor home.  Their beds consisted of wooden planks without any mattress, sheets, pillows, or blankets.  Just planks of wood.  As we visited with the family, we asked who in the home wanted to study this coming year (the school year is from January to October).  A little girl of 6 smiled at us and said that she wanted to start school.  It was so exciting to meet this family and share with them that we were going to help them get shoes, a uniform and the supplies they need so that they can attend school. 
It is our goal this year to work with 25 of the most needy children from the three schools.  We know the need is much greater than this, but, it is a start.
We are so blessed to be a part of this work!