As promised, this post will be much, much shorter than the last, mostly because I am not sure there is much to report. I mostly wanted to write about the mission organization that Daniel and I are currently serving. Flames of Fire is located in Chiquimula, Guatemala where Daniel and I live. Marla and Larry Johnson are the heart of the organization. It is a blessing for us to be able to work alongside them. I, Julie, personally, am thankful to take a break from the classroom and to be back in the ministry. Flames of Fire supports 7 feeding centers in various mountain villages for children 12 and under. The organization also host medical teams, does church planting, evangelism, and trains Guatemalan pastors. If you would like to learn more, check out their website: http://www.guatemalamission.org/
This week, we are hosting a week long training for 15 pastors who are eager to learn. Each week, Daniel and I will be delivering food to the feeding centers and completing various other tasks. We have a medical team coming next week. Medical teams are amongst my favorite!
In other news, Daniel is attempting to teach me how to drive stick...I had my first taste of driving in Guatemala (which is an experience in itself). I sweated the entire time I was so nervous! Let's just say it will be awhile before I even think about driving by myself much less up the side of a mountain! Oh and I signed my name Julie Portillo for the first time today...WEIRD! Okay, that about sums up life.
Stay tuned for more...
P.S. You can check out wedding photos on my facebook page.
Marla and Marlita (little Marla) with her Christmas present
Some of the kids at Tizemarte with their Christmas presents
My new friend Jason..he is 4 and as cute as can be!
Taking a ride on the back of the truck!
This kid LOVES getting his picture taken.
The women and children outside the feeding center in Nueva Esperanza.
We are in great hopes of helping this family get a new house.
Delivering food to Guararuche (not sure how to spell it).