Two more teams (June '07 and Aug. '07) headed to Gualan and continued construction and building relationships with the local congregation. Meantime, those of us at home continued with fundraising efforts which included selling Guatemalan coffee and souvenirs at the Roselle Market, brewing and selling coffee at church, and hawking peanuts for Kiwanis Peanut Day.
In April of '08, we were blessed to have the Spirit of Life Chorus do a benefit concert on behalf of the school. More than $8,500 was raised to put towards the furnishings and classroom materials for the school.
Pastor Jasinto agreed to have a group come to Gualan in November of '08 to assist them with their annual Vacation Bible School, so plans began in earnest.
About Me
- GUATETRAVELERS
- The Lutheran school in Gualan, Guatemala that Trinity Roselle helped to build has started its fourth school year. This is my story of the odyssey and many experiences along the way in the exquisitely beautiful country of Guatemala. I hope you enjoy reading about my mission team members from Trinity Lutheran Church of Roselle, IL. The adventures continue with our Eyeglass Ministry 501(c)3 See to Read - Read to See. Also the Lutheran School continues to grow and as of January, 2013 will have 3 new classrooms on their 2nd floor!