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  • ACTIONTEAMUPDATE: Iglesia Del Camino – Cajas Navideños

    ACTIONTEAMUPDATE: Iglesia Del Camino – Cajas Navideños

    ACTIONTEAM UPDATE: Iglesia Del Camino – Cajas Navideños

    by the Iglesia Del Camino – December 19, 2021

    Christmas Boxes

    Throughout November, IDC collected shoeboxes full of gifts for families that may not be able to afford them.

     

    In the first two weeks of December, we shared these gifts with members of our congregation, with families who receive food from us regularly, with two children’s homes and three other ministries connected with us throughout Sacatepéquez.

     

    This gift idea came from members of IDC and was designed to not only involve the IDC family in giving but also to be a blessing to our community. Our hope is that these gifts give each family a glimpse into the love of Jesus.

     

    Over 100 gifts were collected and distributed with the help of 5 different local ministries.

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  • ACTIONTEAM UPDATE: IGLESIA DEL CAMINO – Helping the Community 12/5/21

    ACTIONTEAM UPDATE: IGLESIA DEL CAMINO – Helping the Community 12/5/21

    ACTIONTEAM UPDATE: Iglesia Del Camino – Community Help

    by the Iglesia Del Camino – December 1, 2021

    IDC Building Use

    theIDC makes use of our facilities making space available to like minded community programs using various rooms off of our grand hall.

    As a way to serve our community, we have made our facilities available to the Victim’s Institute. The psychologists and lawyers from this non-profit use our spaces to counsel and guide women who have been victims of abuse. Maria Dolores, our children’s ministry director, also makes herself available for prayer and spiritual counsel when needed.

     

    3-5 women participate in these sessions when they are made available.

     

    (Due to the confidential nature of this service, no pictures are available.)

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  • ACTIONTEAM UPDATE: IDCmissions Operation Backpacks 12/1/21

    ACTIONTEAM UPDATE: IDCmissions Operation Backpacks 12/1/21

    ACTIONTEAM UPDATE: IDCmissions Operation Backpacks 12/1/21

    by the IDCmissions Team – December 1, 2021

    Back to School

    School is back in Guatemala. By February of 2022, the schools are expecting to have kids in the classrooms for the first time after March of 2020. 

     

    We want to thank Fruit Cove Baptist church for donating, 20 backpacks and school supplies for kids to go to school next year, and also to Life Austin Church for making kids masks. 

     

    We had the opportunity to visit again the community of Chimachoy, it was good to see 20 kids waiting for us. The highlight of this day was when all of them stood and start praying for us, and for Fruit Cove Baptist Church and Life Austin Church.  The kids now are so happy and excited to go back to school, a good reason isn’t it?

     

    Covid still is here, but thanks God the numbers are going down, and the country is no longer in Stage 2, or Orange zone, we are in a yellow zone.

    We still have time if you are interested in sponsoring a backpack and school supplies, for the cost of $55.00 Just let us know and we will be happy to help you.

    “Your donation isn’t a gift, it’s a game-changer”.

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  • ACTIONTEAM UPDATE: IDCmissions – Church On The Rock 11/10/21

    ACTIONTEAM UPDATE: IDCmissions – Church On The Rock 11/10/21

    by the IDCmissions Team – November 22, 2021

    A  Team Visit from Church on the Rock

     

    A long-time ministry partner returned to Antigua this week. Church on the Rock from Florida brought a ministry team to reach out to Antigua. Day-to-day activities ranged from events for local law enforcement, civil duty officers, children, and building homes for those that need shelter. Presentations of the gospel and testimonies were shared by various team members. 

     

    Thank you, Church on the Rock, for going beyond yourselves.

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  • ACTIONTEAM UPDATE: Iglesia Del Camino – Marimbas 11/7/21

    ACTIONTEAM UPDATE: Iglesia Del Camino – Marimbas 11/7/21

    Próximos Pasos School – Sunday Service Marimba

    by the Iglesia Del Camino – November 7, 2021

    IDC Sanctuary

    On the first Sunday in November, the IDC worship team yielded the stage to the students from the Próximos Pasos School of Santa Maria de Jesus. These ladies and young girls led the IDC congregation in worship through the playing of the marimba and singing in both English and Spanish. This was a wonderful opportunity for the IDC congregation to participate in worship from another culture while offering these talented students an opportunity to be in front of a larger audience.

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  • ACTIONTEAM UPDATE: IDCmissions Bunk beds 10/1/21

    ACTIONTEAM UPDATE: IDCmissions Bunk beds 10/1/21

    ACTIONTEAM UPDATE: IDCmissions Bunk beds

    by the IDCmissions Team – October 1, 2021

    Providing a comfortable bed

    We have seen God’s provision and his faithfulness around us this year. 

     

    Many friends have sent money to sponsor money for bunk beds. We want to shout out to Southport Church and dear friend Michael Isenberg and many others for always helping and reaching the communities, even through the distance. 

     

    Southport Church and others, during this past summer, raised money, and thanks to their effort, six more families now have bunk beds. As always, going into their homes, seeing how they live, and being able to be part of this small change for these families, is a blessing for us. 

     

    We continue partnering with the Municipality of Pastores, the community of San Antonio Aguas Calientes,  San Pedro las Huertas and our brother and sister in Christ Nolo and Rachel Garcia, and of course, our Iglesia Del Camino family. 

    Thank you, friends, and Southport for your donation, going beyond yourselves.

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  • ActionTeam Update: IDC Missions 9/1/21

    ActionTeam Update: IDC Missions 9/1/21

    ActionTeam Update: IDCmissions – New Ministry Partner

    by the IDCmissions Team – September 1, 2021

    Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostes

    We are trilled to partner with our dear friend Pastor Fernando Cael from Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostes in the community of Chimachoy, Itzapa Chimaltenango. This little village is near the Volcano Fuego, west of Guatemala City, and 45 minutes from Antigua. Pastor Cael has four daughters and four sons, between 23 years old to 6 years old. 

    25 families attend church and 35 kids. 

    IDC leadership painted their church, shared in bible study, and gave bibles to the pastor for his work in Itzapa. It was a blessed experience for us to be together serving this community. Serving has a powerful impact on our hearts. 

    We were not expecting to be fed by the pastor’s family. However, his wife and daughters woke up early and cooked Hilachas and homemade corn tortillas for the team. After working for the morning, it was good to eat with them and hear their experiences—a wonderful time. God is good. Even in the small touches, we can see his love and, most importantly, the grace He has for all of us.

    The church is thrilled to partner with us, and we are excited for you to come to Guatemala and meet them and be part of this change. 

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  • ActionTeam Update: MilCasas – The Project 7/1/21

    ActionTeam Update: MilCasas – The Project 7/1/21

    Action Team Update: MilCasas – The Project

    by the IDCmissions Team – July 1, 2021

    FamilyPhoto

    Meet the Hernandez Family – Marlon (31), Maria Taj (24), Alejandro (7), and Santiago (2). A young family that lives in San Antonio Aguas Calientes Sacatepequez, 30 minutes from Antigua Guatemala. They have been renting a small structure with an open room and kitchen, and the four of them sleep in the same bed.

     

    While they own a small piece of land, resourcing has prevented them from building a home that provides security. Marlon, while skilled in various trades – construction, electricity, maintenance, gardening – has no full-time work. But is called on at different times for various day labor positions. Maria takes care of the children and also does some jobs outside of the home as she is able. The children go to school for two days, and the rest of the week is at home with Maria doing homework. They attend a local evangelical church as they are able, in light of pandemic restrictions.

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    This scenario is not uncommon for many of those on our list of recipients waiting for a house. For one reason or another, they are hardworking people who have found themselves in a place I call “stuckness.” We have seen that this simple bump in circumstance alters the trajectory of their lives.

    When doing philanthropic work, more often than not, the focus is the need and the resolution that organizations like MilCasas – The Project has provided, and we miss what God has done in the lives of those who stepped up on behalf of the recipients. But, to be clear, resourcing for these homes has relied heavily on donations and funds received from people and organizations alike. 

    Meet the Gonzalez family, a single-income family. Read their story in this open letter to theIDC. This story of the donor is shared not for personal glory, but as Manuel Gonzalez tells us, God spoke to him and said, “I want this to be an inspiration to others.”

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    “In early 2019, our church announced a mission trip to Guatemala, and I instantly knew I was going! All I knew about the trip was we were building a house and doing VBS. I went to bless, and it turned out to be that I was the blessed one! The IDC left a big impression on me!

     

    On the flight home, I started thinking of building another house, not me but our church! Then it went from I can do this, to I need to do this! I didn’t know how God was going to provide, but that wasn’t my problem! I just kept repeating, “Yes Lord, here I am, use me.”

     

    I still say that to Him today. It took almost exactly two years for Him to provide for the first house, and what a blessing it was to us! When I saw the video and pics of the family and the house construction, I showed them to my wife. It touched our lives. It’s a fantastic feeling to be a part of what God is doing and especially that He would use someone like us! You’d think that’s it. At least I did! 

     

    I went back to working on a project car, a 1949 Ford Custom Coupe that I had purchased the year before. It’s how I earn some extra money, and it keeps me out of trouble. I get them back on the road, enjoy them, and then I find new owners for them. All the while sharing the gospel with the people I encounter while working on these projects. 

    It was getting to be time to find a new owner for the 49′. My thoughts were to get what I had in it and hopefully a little extra for me! But, then I heard the Lord again, “That car is going to build another house with the profits. Contact theIDC, ask them to pray with you for a buyer”. 

     

    Guess what? As I am typing this letter, a second house is being built in Guatemala by the good folks at IDC! All because of “Here I am, Lord use me.” He wants to use us, you and me! Is this the last house our family is going to sponsor? I hope not. I would like very much to return someday to Guatemala with my wife, help with the construction of another house, and be blessed by God’s work through IDC. 

     

    Thank you for allowing us to be a part of this ministry.

     

    Blessings,

    Gonzalez Family

    The Hernandez Family has a new house, and the trajectory of their lives is forever changed. All because of “Here I am, Lord use me.” 

    To be a part of this work: Click Here to the IDCmissions website, bring a team. If only from the U.S., Click Here to Donate.

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  • ActionTeam Update: Iglesia Del Camino 6/1/21

    ActionTeam Update: Iglesia Del Camino 6/1/21

    ActionTeam Update: Iglesia Del Camino

    by Pastors Giovanni Enriques and Pastor Todd Erickson – June 6, 2021

    March 14, 2020, Guatemala shut down for reasons of the Pandemic. Like many across the globe, this action required us to cancel all Sunday services and weekly activities and ultimately dismiss most salaried church employees as resourcing fell. This action was a time of stress in confinement and uncertainty. With legitimate concern, there was a lot of illness, unemployment, and need. 

    Seeking God’s wisdom and direction, He made it clear it was no longer possible to continue working in the same way we had been. We shifted to serving the congregation in virtual meetings and teaching via online services and helping directly with food for families in our community in need due to the Pandemic.

     

    The church leadership brought food and collected enough for 15 bags filled with rice, beans, pasta, a nutrition drink, and other items for 15 families. Over time, with support from other churches in the United States, this work increased to help to 20 families, then 80, then over 250 bags—weekly. Not only food, but we have also been able to distribute Bibles.

     

    This work has now leveled to provide 300 bags given monthly. Every bag is an opportunity to share the word of God in word and deed. Recipients regularly participate in IDC activities. Some arriving as early as 5 am – the distribution does not start until 8:30. They have become a part of our community. We are following a Christian growth plan with them, feeding them physically and spiritually.

     

    This work, on this scale, is a new ministry for IDC, in which our entire team serves. It has had a positive impact on our community. Please join us in praying that God continues to use the short talks given each month, that the donated food serves the families and that the provision needed to finance this ministry continues. Click Here to help.

    Other highlights include:

        • In October 2020, we restarted with small group ministries: Women’s Ministry, Young Adults, Youth, Men’s Ministry, Family Ministries, Celebrate Recovery, both in video and face-to-face. All the while, we are maintaining caution and respecting the biosafety protocols established by the Ministry of Health.
        • November 2020, we began Sunday services with two services at 9 and 11 in the morning. These are still active to date. Attendance and involvement are as high as pre-pandemic levels. The difference is that we have fewer weekly visitors from the states.
        • The work with the Civil National Police has started again. Due to the emergency of the Pandemic, this had stopped for scheduling reasons.
        • We baptized 11 girls this year from the “Esperanza y Futuro,” a girl’s home to which we give spiritual covering.

    Our goal continues giving life to our slogan, “Loving God Loving People.”

     

    Could you help us continue our work? Click Here to find our donation page. We invite you to help us with the food outreach, rent for the building we utilize; eventually, we hope to rehire our staff.

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