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Guatemala

  • Child Sponsorship
    • Prayer Requests:
      • God’s provision for new sponsors
      • Pray for the current sponsors, that they can continue to support their children.
      • For the sponsor kids and their families
      • For the relationships with the children and their families.
      • Graduating students to be able to find jobs
      • For the discipleship program that we are carrying out in homes and with special cases.
      • For His provision to the Rosales Morales Family (site leaders)
    • Suggested Donations:
      • 100 School backpacks
      • JBL Go 4 - Ultra-portable, waterproof and dustproof
      • Graph-ruled and spiral notebooks
      • Markers
      • Colored whiteboard markers
      • Black permanent markers
      • highlighter
      • Red, blue, or black pens
      • Packs of construction paper
      • 200 Notebooks (lined)
      • Glue Sticks
      • Vinyl sticker paper
      • timers
      • 1 Projector
      • 24 Laptops
      • Thermal laminating sheets
      • Kinetic sand
      • Educational Games: Magnetic Building Blocks, Math Linking Cubes, Kids K'nex, Board Games, Puzzles.
      • Options: Tapple Word Game, Chinese Checkers, Checkers, Dominoes, Alphabet and Number Bingo (Spanish).
      • Prizes: balls, Hot-wheels, Barbies, markers, candy, etc.
    • Site Description:
      • At our Child Sponsorship site, we are committed to equipping and supporting children, teens, parents, and teachers in communities with great need. We believe in the God-given potential of each individual and seek to transform lives through education, discipleship, and holistic care. We serve the communities of Magdalena, and it’s surroundings providing vital resources and encouragement for children’s growth and development. Through Kids Club, academic tutoring, Bible lessons, and one-on-one discipleship, we invest in the spiritual and academic growth of children. We also offer psychological support and parent workshops to strengthen families, and we equip teachers through training events to create a lasting impact in their classrooms. Participants will engage hands-on in these activities—helping with tutoring, organizing Bible lessons, mentoring children, and supporting parents and teachers. Whether you're leading a Kids Club, offering encouragement to students, or helping in workshops, your time here will make a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve.

  • Education — San Miguel
    • Prayer Requests:
      • Wisdom from God, between the process of getting to know the communities of San Miguel and creating something new that will impact the lives of the community.
      • That God will send the children in need to the site and that their hearts will be transformed by the love of God, and they will have a personal relationship with the Lord.
      • That God will deliver the community from spiritual darkness and the enemy; that they may live with courage and purpose in Jesus Christ.
      • Protection, support and affirmation from God, and use my weaknesses to glorify His name.
    • Suggested Donations:
      • Spanish Kids Books!
      • Toothbrushes and Toothpaste
      • KIDS puzzles 10-100 pieces
      • Clipboards
      • Play Doh
      • Washable Finger Paints
      • Liquid Glue
      • Washable Markers
      • Dry Erase Markers
      • Children's paint smocks
      • Prizes (toys, candy)
      • Chinese Checkers
      • Dominos
      • Regular Checkers
      • Children's play cash register
      • Children's magnet tiles car track
      • Wish List
    • Site Description:
      • The Education site uses education as a bridge to reach the community of San Miguel. While education is the form in which the community is being served, the main goal of the site is to disciple the next generation so that their lives might be transformed, and that they would accept their God given purpose. The populations served through this site are children ages 6-11, public school teachers and administration, and each student's parents and families. Participants from other countries get to be a part of this life change by helping give academic lessons, preparing materials, visiting the homes of the students, and praying for the students and their community. In their time with us, we pray that they would be impacted in an extraordinary way and thus be transformed through the supernatural power of Christ.

  • Girls Club
    • Prayer Requests:
      • Pray that the girls may come to know their true value in Christ and that they would put their trust in Him.
    • Suggested Donations:
      • Markers
      • Prizes for teenage girls
      • Small hand lotion (15)
      • Lipstick (15)
      • Devotional “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young in Spanish (2)
      • Prizes for teenage girls
    • Site Description:
      • The Girls Club site is dedicated to working with teenage girls and young single mothers in Magdalena, El Gorrión, and San Miguel. Our program provides a range of beauty and macramé classes, equipping girls with practical skills while also sharing the transformative message of the Gospel. Our goal is to nurture confidence in the girls, helping them embrace their identity as crafted by God, and fostering growth in wisdom and maturity. At this site, the Girls Club operates weekly, welcoming school-aged girls from the community to engage in devotions, games, crafts, and community-building activities.

  • Men's Social Work
    • Prayer Requests:
      • May God open doors for Gerber when he visits the offices of public servants (police, city hall and firefighters) and allow him to have prayer and devotional times with them.
      • May God allow us to form a group of pastors from the community of Magdalena, to have biblical theological training meetings, and together to be able to serve the community, in a situation of risk.
      • May God give Gerber His grace to teach the Bible to older adults in the community of Magdalena and allow us to visit them in their homes and evangelize their families.
      • May God fill Gerber with wisdom to work with alcoholics in the community of Magdalena, so that they can recover from their alcoholism.
      • May God provide the economic resources that the site needs to serve its target groups. Pastors, senior citizens, alcoholics and public servants.
    • Suggested Donations:
      • Monetary donation for the purchase of canes
      • 12 Small umbrellas
      • 20 Raincoats
      • 50 Winter scarves
      • 12 winter hats
      • 12 baseball caps
      • 10 Thompson or MacArthur study Bibles
      • 10 Packs of wet wipes
      • 1 Dozen nail clippers
      • 3 Sunscreen
    • Site Description:
      • In the Magdalena community, Men's social work offers a unique chance to make a positive impact in vulnerable areas. This involves dedicated work in the social domain, such as addressing the needs of the elderly and individuals grappling with alcoholism. Additionally, Men's social work actively supports local pastors, fostering relationships through home visits, engagement in social support centers, and participation in community churches.

  • Microfinance
    • Prayer Requests:
      • For the transition process at the ministry site, the target population to be served will be young people, housewives and men.
      • May God guide me as site leader, to reach the people who need to know about Him and that at the same time we can connect with these new population groups to improve their family economies.
      • Wisdom from God to choose the best strategies that have a positive impact on the spiritual and social life of people. As well as possessing the necessary financial resources for all activities.
    • Suggested Donations:
      • 1 tablet (Some options: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE/ Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024, 10.4"/ TABLET LENOVO P12 CON TECLADO Y PEN PLUS, 12.7"/ Tablet Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Con Teclado Y Pen, 12.7")
      • 1 Cricut Explore (vinyl cutting and printing machine)
      • Vinyl adhesive paper in various colors
      • Gel pens of different colors
      • Pens different color
      • Rolls of vinyl adhesive paper of different colors
      • 20 5*8 legal pads lined white
      • Normal sharpie permanent markers
      • Adapter USB C to HDMI / USB 3.0 / USB C branded
      • Axess USB-C to HDMI, USB-to 3.0 and USB-C PD 60W Adapter (Hub)
      • Large Calculators
      • Notebooks
      • Bibles
    • Site Description:
      • Our Microfinance Ministry is dedicated to fostering local economic development by offering financial education and access to credit for aspiring entrepreneurs and skilled professionals seeking to establish businesses. Beyond financial support, our aim is to facilitate spiritual growth through discipleship, Bible studies, and outreach efforts, including home and business visits to share the gospel with beneficiaries in Magdalena Milpas Altas and neighboring areas. Participants actively are involved in the businesses supported by our microfinance site, leveraging their financial knowledge and digital skills. They contribute ideas for new ventures, propose innovative strategies for existing businesses, conduct research, analyze socioeconomic factors, and formulate proposals, among other activities. Together, we strive to empower individuals not only economically but also spiritually, fostering holistic growth and transformation within our community.

  • Physical Therapy
    • Prayer Requests:
      • That Jesus may be known here at the clinic for his goodness and love.
      • That the people who attend the clinic will be aware of God's purpose for their lives.
      • That the patients of the Physical Therapy Clinic find a refuge to connect with God.
      • That the patients become leaders in the community to share the good news of salvation.
      • That participants assigned to the site will discover God's call on their lives.
      • For Gaby's (site leader) health.
    • Suggested Donations:
      • Clinic
      • Dumbbells (hand weights)
      • Small firm massage balls
      • Foam rollers for exercises
      • Boccia ball set (Boccia New Standard set)
      • Illustrated anatomy books
      • Financial donation for the purchase of a television
      • Electrodes for electrical stimulation (large, medium, and small)
      • Kinesiotape
      • Diclofenac gel or BIOFREEZE
    • Hand & Upper Limb Activities
      • Kinetic sand
      • Modeling clay (e.g. Play-Doh)
      • Stress balls or soft balls
      • Resistance bands
      • Fine motor coordination games
      • Board games
      • Sensory toys
    • Discipleship
      • Illustrated Bibles
      • Notebooks
      • Pens
    • Site Description:
      • Our Physical Therapy site provides essential care to individuals in the community, helping them regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life. We also serve the elderly through guided physical activities that promote movement, well-being, and connection. Beyond treatment, we integrate discipleship, offering encouragement and spiritual support to those we serve. Participants joining this site will engage in hands-on physiotherapy treatments, assist with elderly activity sessions, and take part in one-on-one discipleship, making a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need.

  • Special Education
    • Prayer Requests:
      • For the health of the children and their families
      • For financial provision of each family, we work with
      • For attendance and educational growth of the children
      • For a bigger space for the Site
      • For Brenda's health (site leader)
    • Suggested Donations:
      • Play dooh 
      • Kinetic Sand (6)
      • Wooden Magnetic Fishing Game for Toddlers (2)
      • Expo Dry Erase Makers ( 250)
      • 12 pack colored pencils (15 boxes)
      • Skinny markers (30)
      • Montessori Learning Toys Slide Puzzle Color & Shape Matching Brain Teasers.
      • Colored construction paper (5 packs)
      • Colored Printer paper
      • Printer Photo Paper
      • Poloroid camera
      • Poloaroid film
      • Acrylic Paint 4 of each primary color and any colorful paint
      • Big paint brushes
      • Baby wipes (3)
      • Clorox wipes (3) 
      • Womens Facial Mask (30)
      • Nail Polish (pastel colors) (15)
      • Loovio Magnet Toys
      • Diamond art beginner kit for women
      • Liquid Glue  
      • Glue sticks   
      • Craft Scissors 
      • Wooden cvc word spelling games
      • Small Trampolines
      • Small bongos 4 
      • Laminator sheets  (100) 
      • Sheet Protecters  
      • Spanish literacy Wiz game  
    • Site Description:
      • Our Special Education site is a professional service center dedicated to individuals with special needs in Magdalena and surrounding villages. We serve children and adults with diagnoses such as autism, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and learning challenges. With a holistic approach, we integrate special education, occupational therapy, music therapy, sports, emotional care, and spiritual development to support each person’s growth. Participants play an active role in engaging with students, helping them develop new skills through interactive activities like games, songs, and reading. They also join in home visits, fostering relationships with families and providing encouragement. Additionally, a weekly workshop is offered for mothers of students and other women in the community, equipping them with valuable skills and support. Through every interaction, we seek to see lives transformed by the love of Christ.

  • Sports
    • Prayer Requests:
      • Pray for SI Guatemala (leadership and Staff).
      • Pray for the Vision and Mission of the sports site.
      • Pray for the communities in Magdalena.
      • Pray for the different sport projects.
    • Suggested Donations:
      • 24 Soccer balls
      • 6 Small soccer goals
      • 12 Rolls of kinesiology tape
      • 6 Sunscreens
      • 10 Volleyballs
      • 6 Full-size soccer goals
      • 12 Board games for children
      • 1 Volleyball net
      • 12 Pairs of soccer cleats
      • JBL Go 4 - Ultra-portable, waterproof and dustproof
      • 24 Volleyball uniforms
      • 2 Pairs of goalkeeper gloves
      • Prices for club 56 kids
      • 12 Pairs of shin guards
      • 3 Powdered Gatorade containers
    • Site Description:
      • The Sports Site and Boys Club partners with children and youth from the communities of Magdalena, San Miguel, Buena Vista, and El Tablón to develop well-rounded sports programs. Our primary goal is to share biblical truths that impact young lives and lead to lasting transformation. Through Christ-centered lessons woven into every activity, we've seen firsthand how God works in and through the lives of these students. Our program includes baseball, soccer, volleyball, and track and field, including activities adapted for children from the Special Education Site. Through sports, participants build meaningful relationships while also receiving spiritual nourishment through devotionals. Each week, we also host Boys Club (for middle school students) and Club 56 (for 5th and 6th graders)—a fun and engaging time where kids play, connect, and end the day reflecting on God's Word. Participants serve alongside our team in every practice, every community, and every sport. They have the opportunity to share devotionals and their personal testimonies, creating deep spiritual connections and encouraging local youth in their walk with Christ.

  • Trade School
    • Prayer Requests:
      • For Samuel’s leadership, to have a heart of service and for his family.
      • For the transformation of the students who come to the site.
      • For the site to have a positive impact on the lives of the students and the community.
      • Provision of supplies for woodworking projects.
      • That more people will join the school, to learn a trade and the word of God.
    • Suggested Donations:
      • Wood glue
      • Wood screws 1”, 1.1/4”, 2”
      • Drill bits
      • Wish List
    • Site Description:
      • The Trade School serves as a platform to build relationships and share the Gospel while equipping men ages 13 and older with valuable, hands-on skills. Serving the communities of Magdalena, El Gorrión, and San Miguel, we offer training in carpentry, welding, barista skills, and electricity. Participants engage in trade school classes, home visits, and devotionals, fostering both technical growth and spiritual development. Whether assisting in workshops, sharing testimonies, or leading devotionals, participants play a vital role in encouraging students as they develop their skills and faith. If you have experience in any of these trades, we invite you to share your knowledge with us!

  • Women's Social Work
    • Prayer Requests:
      • For the heart of women and teenagers in every Bible study.
      • Provision for special and fun activities with women and teens.
      • Wisdom to share with women and teens.
    • Suggested Donations:
      • fabric scissors  
      • Dressmaker pins  
      • Different fabrics  
      • Seam rippers  
      • puzzles 60 piezas
      • Pincushions 
      • Sewing clips for fabric plastic  (cualquier tamaño) 
      • Donation to buy three sewing machines  
      • Chocolates 
      • Decorative paper pads (e.g., Spring Vintage 12x12 in double-sided scrapbook cardstock – floral, striped, polka dot, solid, or other styles)
      • Fabric pens
      • Thread snips (small sewing scissors)
      • Monetary donation for a printer
      • watercolor paper
      • small round magnets
      • blank notebooks for painting
      • markers
      • gift bags
      • laminator
      • laminating sheets
      • Wish List
    • Site Description:
      • Our Women & Teen Social Work site is dedicated to transforming generations through Jesus Christ. Serving San Miguel and surrounding communities, we aim to empower women to strengthen their families and communities while encouraging teenagers to make wise, God-honoring decisions. Women and teens visit our site weekly to learn sewing and various crafts, providing a space for skill-building, fellowship, and spiritual growth through Bible studies. Participants play a key role by leading craft activities, sharing testimonies, and praying for the families we serve. Through these connections, we cultivate lasting relationships and inspire hope for a brighter future.

General Donations for Guatemala (some of these items are expensive in Guatemala):
  • Peanut butter
  • First Aid kid (i.e. Tylenol, ibuprophen, Band-Aids, Neosporin, cold medicine,etc)
  • Sunscreen
  • The following list is for a special program Victoria Flores will be leading:
  • 45 Reina Valera 1960 -large print
  • 1 Bilingual Reina Valera 1960 -large print
  • 45 Embroidery kits (any designs)
  • 5 Jengas