Jackie Carson Team Ministries

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Guatemala April 2011

A new month is here……Wow…… March was something else. A lot of activity. A lot of good things. The team from Valley Christian was here March 18 to March 28. They made every minute count. This year they split the team, one team for construction and the other Youth group ministry. The construction team was awesome. They worked so hard, in the hot sun ….some days. Their project this year was to secure the school from slipping down the cliff. Last year the rains washed a lot of ground down the cliff, the volcano eruption didn’t help with all the heavy ash, either. Pastor Scott, Frank and Paul, they were the main workers along with a couple of Guatemalans. Pastor Jeremy and the youth group helped some too as their schedule allowed. The youth group did a 3 day VBS at the school, the kids loved it. I was given 2 “Piñatas,” by two friends of mine, we stuffed the Piñatas with lots of candy …..the kids loved everything. Games, Bible stories, and crafts. Then we took 35 kids from La Isla to camp. The bus ride with all those kids, the Youth group, my teachers and translators….. wow !! You would have to be there . The kids were so excited. Toby ( my dog) went with us. On the bus I thought I was going to lose him, he was so frightened with all the noise. The bus was here at 6 PM as scheduled, but the kids started arriving at 5, we had about 100 people in front of the house. Most had already signed up and I had all the signed permission slips, but many many more were there to beg to join us. It was total disorder for a while, but Daily Chilin, who is great at this work, took charge and got them all in order. At the camp, they received gifts, played games, did crafts, played in the pool ( most can not swim), played basketball and soccer, and a big big hit was the food. None of the kids eat well….too poor… Never do these kids eat 3 meals a day….never to these kids get to eat meat or chicken….too poor. I selected the menu with great care. All meals contained either meat or chicken. The chapel was great time also, they all liked that too and the Holy Spirit touched many hearts. At first I invited only the school kids to the camp, but then I started inviting the street kids, those who didn’t go to any school, those who worked when the could, and just “hung out” most of the time. They are my friends, if I need help, they always are ready to help….. These kids responded to the Holy Spirit, these were the ones who were so touched by the Lord. This Saturday, they were all in the school. Praise God, more opportunity to touch their lives for Jesus.

We here are Praising the Lord for the group from Valley Christian, they made a difference in many lives and blessed many children with the love of Jesus Christ.

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Well, that ‘s what has been happening with the school. But the Lord is working hard here and I am just following His lead…..

The “Grupo de Damas” Women’s Group…Bible study. Each week, the women are coming, they are learning who Jesus is. Many that come, can not read… but they can hear the Word. Praise God.

I am also doing the Sunday School for the children at church. This is very different then teaching the children in La Isla. We did have some from La Isla come , but they didn’t continue. Please pray about this. But God is working in the ones that do come. I hear back from the parents, that the kids are talking about what they are learning in Sunday School. This is a blessing…..they are hearing !!!

Also, Chilin and Marta have returned to USA. When they will return is not clear. However, until they do, I am in charge of the Church as well. I had a “sit down” with the church secretary yesterday and it helped. I also met with the 2 other leaders and that went well too. Praise God. Chilin is a great Preacher, but not so good in organizing . On the other hand, I’m not a preacher, but I do pretty good with organizing , so that’s what I’m focusing on. So far so good. But, I sure would like a lot of prayer support.

Least you think I don’t have enough to do, let me tell you, I also am in charge of the remaining construction work. The Valley Christian team left monies for the remaining work on the wall , however, not all costs are covered. Whatever else is not covered, I am paying. It isn’t a great amount, but it is “ a little here” and “a little there” , it all adds up. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, the hand rail is still not done. I asked for a quote and haven’t heard from that man since. I will be asking the new workers if they can help with this. Please remember this in your prayers for the school.

I realize this newsletter is a little longer than usual, but there has just been a lot of things going on. Wow, people here , in and out, construction in the house, the church and the school. More responsibilities. Wow……I think I am ready for a vacation. So that brings me to the last….prayer request. My visa extension….. I went to try to get a “temporary residency “, but it proved to be TOO EXPENSIVE AND WOULD TAKE TOO LONG TO OBTAIN.

So I was going to extend my visa by going out of the country and re-enter….thereby getting another 90 days. My friend got me a ticket to go to Nicaragua, but I found out that would not work. Since the ticket was already purchased and we can’t cancel it and get a refund. So I will be taking a vacation for 2 weeks in Nicaragua, but I will also be going to Mexico just for one day to get my passport stamped for another 90 days, tourist visa. Then I will go again to Mexico when those days are up. Don’t worry, I am not going alone. Friends in the church go to Mexico every 15 days for their business and I will go with them.

Love and blessing to you,

Jackie

A SPECIAL THANKS TO MY PRAYER WARRIORS. Keep up the good work. I am well and strong.

To those who wish to help financially, remember, all gifts are tax deductible…… and recorded in heaven too !

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