GUAT an honor it has been to serve alongside hope4kids, a brand new ministry serving the kiddos of Chimaltenango, Guatemala. With us being the very first team to partner with this ministry, we wanted to set them up well by achieving their goal. Quickly, we realized that it wasn’t just us wanting to achieve their goal, but us genuinely wanting their ministry to succeed. 3/5 days a week we feed their little bodies with nutritious meals, but most importantly, we feed their spirit with the Word of God and their souls with love and care.
Our days usually start with coloring, playing cards and welcoming the kids as they come in. After about an hour, we gather everybody and start our English lesson of the day. We’ve taught the alphabet, numbers, colors, animals, emotions, weather patterns, days of the week, etc. and they absolutely love it! After our lesson, we split into small groups and review, taking turns saying everything in English. After that, we head into our time of recess/ exercise where we usually play soccer, dodgeball, or compete in relays (they’re VERY competitive.) After recess, they’re usually hungry, so Mayra, (one of our ministry hosts that’s currently in her third year of culinary school) always cooks for the kids, and does her best to give them the most nutritious and yummy meals. Lastly, we teach bible stories with important lessons of forgiveness and compassion, and most importantly, helping them understand God’s Love.
This Friday, we’re having a Christmas party for all of the kiddos and are beyond excited to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. We’ll be doing a series of activities, yummy treats, a piñata, and a special gift for each family.
Thank you everyone for following along and supporting my journey.
All my love, Lex
We are so proud of you and love hearing about the amazing work you and your squad are doing. Keep spreading God’s love and the Gospel. You are our hero!
Thanks for sharing this, baby girl. So proud of the work, you and your squad are doing. I’m sure it has been so rewarding for everyone involved. We love you and miss you.
God bless you angel.
Mom
Great to hear your voice in the written form!! Excited for the lives you are touching and difference you are making. Many will not understand the feeling you get when you empty yourself with no thought of a payback. You and your team are doing amazing work. Felix Navidad!!
Alexis, you’re amazing!! Those kiddos are lucky to have you. We know first hand how fabulous you are with children. Sawyer, Hazel, Bennett and the Worthy crew are cheering you on as you do awesome things for God!!
Love this and love you! Thank you for sharing and thank you for answering your calling! God’s light definitely shines through you! Praying for God to continue to work in you and through you! Have a very Merry Christmas!!! Love, David and Cathy
Safe travels back.