Making a Difference: Guatemala

We want to support local churches in Guatemala with practical evangelism and discipleship training for their leaders.

Teams start with 2 days of training and orientation before moving out to minister in parks, shopping centers and schools, reaching young adults and children.
Dates:Thu 20 Nov 2008 – Fri 05 Dec 2008
Apply by:Sun 20 Jul 2008
Cost:450.00 USD (participants from )
Ages:18 to 60
 single people welcome married couples welcome families welcome groups welcome

Ministry Details
Teams will be involved in various means of creative evangelism such as drama, mime, sports and music.

Participant Profile
People need to be flexible in adjusting to culture, local food and wearing conservative clothing. It is helpful to speak some Spanish, but not a requirement as long as you are willing to learn.

Accommodation: People will be staying part of the time at the OM Guatemala base and part of the time in rural communities, sleeping on the floor in churches.

Food: Local food will be provided. Be prepared for a diet that includes rice and beans.

Travel: People should arrive at Guatemala City airport on @9 Nov and depart on 5 Dec.

How to Find Us: We will meet you at the airport when you arrive.

Health: People should be in good health. Please let us know in advance of any allergies or prescription medications.

Visa: People should check if they need a visa. Most will be able to get a tourist card when when they arrive at the airport.


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Guatemala

Trainees<br>Group in town of Almolonga who have finished training Decorating plaza for Catholic procession<br>Men creating traditional flower decoration in the plaza where a Catholic procession will pass Indigenous men<br>Indigenous men sitting in the plaza School kids<br>public school students Country style toilet!<br>OM Guatemala team member displays a typical toilet the team finds when travelling into the interior Pilar talks to youth<br>Pilar Castro of OM Guatemala addresses school children; one of the ministry focuses of this team

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