Work Trip 2006
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Guatemala Work Trip - Completed Fall 2006
Bethany’s first Guatemala trip was comprised of a group of 10 volunteers from around the United States, including four Bethany Social Workers from various Bethany branch offices. Working at Bethany’s partner orphanage in Guatemala City, Amando a los Niņos (in English, “Loving the Children”), the group showed their compassion and love for children in a tangible way, completing many jobs at the home and bringing encouragement to the orphanage’s founding family.
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The fun continued during an afternoon to Antigua, an old colonial town with cobblestone roads, beautiful buildings and an incredible marketplace. The group also had the chance to take a beautiful hike up the active Pacaya Volcano where they saw flowing lava and a breathtaking view of the surrounding area.
An outpouring of in-kind and financial donations were received joyfully and tearfully. Many churches and individuals generously contributed to this ministry, enabling the completion of the last steps necessary to receive children. A legacy was left by this group that will impact many children in the years to come. A heartfelt thank-you to each of you who gave, making this possible.
For more information regarding next year’s mission trips with Bethany, please contact Kristen at missiontrips@bethany.org.