Guatemala, 26 June 2009

Hey everyone, we hope this finds you just as
filled with the love of God as we feel. Today was our first day of VBS at
Antonio's (Gary's
friend) church! We had so much fun today. Our skit of David and Goliath was a
hit (sorry there are no pictures of the skit yet). All the kids really liked
seeing Hannah Lanning on top of her brother's, Peter, shoulders. We also played
a lot of games...pato, pato, ganzo (duck, duck, goose) and
soccer/basketball/football/whatever you want to call it. We got owned by seven
year olds. Even though the language barrier was difficult, we got through to
them and had a wonderful time which was orchestrated by God, we do believe.

We've had
an amazing experience trying new food, walking up and down hills, learning how
to barter in the local markets and almost getting our ATM cards eaten by the
machines. Today was also Brennans' Birthday!!! He is our shinning starJ

We played
fun games tonight in celebration and eased Brennan's need for a panadaria
(Guatemalan bread is really really yummy)!  Over all it was a fun time but on behalf of
the entire team; please pray for strength, because everyone is a bit tired from
traveling and culture shock.

Guatemala is an absolutely beautiful place
and we are being blessed by our surroundings, but the heaviness of the Mayan
culture and demon worship is getting the best of us. So as a friend, we ask you
to pray for us and help us fight our giants.