From the time that we arrived in Guatemala, our prayer has been that God would lead us to a village were we could truly start to make an investment in. Over the first several months, we visited different locations with other ministries and experienced a variety of different ways to conduct outreach. We immediately knew that one of our top priorities would be to offer help to Children and Women through activities, devotions, feeding and medical care. 

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We are extremely thankful that the Lord led us to a little mountainside village called El Astillero. This is a newly 'established' village just outside of Antigua, Guatemala. People have lived here for many years but just recently was it recognized as a official village. El Astillero is home to approximately 80+/- families, and has around 50 children that we are able to minister to each week. 

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Starting in 2022, we established our first Hope Academy here in El Astillero. Our primary goal is to teach the students about the love of Jesus through discipleship, bible study and education. Each week after worship, the students are split up into 3 classes - Preschool, Elementary and Young Adults (we even have several moms and a grandmother who attend this class) - learning through out biblical education program. Each week the students also receive vitamins and snacks. The children sponsored within our Child Sponsorship Program also receive food, school supplies and more. 

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In 2023, we have now expanded to host a homeschool as an additional education resource for 6 children who have never attended a public school.

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Each day we are there serving the village, we offer free medical care to the women and children. So far our team has been able to offer treatments and checkups from severe burns to a newborn baby. We are grateful for this opportunity and recognize the responsibility that comes along with this type of ministry.  God has provided our team with not only qualified people but hearts full of compassion for those in need. We encourage you to visit our Medical Care page to read more about the care we offer and the list of supplies needed to provide this to the wonderful people here in El Astillero and all over Guatemala. 

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Please join us in praying for our friends here in El Astillero; pray that they will know they are loved by not only us but by our Heavenly Father! - Pray for salvation in and through Jesus Christ. 

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