Once again, God poured out His blessing and favor on the ministry of the Gospel this month in Xela, Guatemala.  It’s like Mike always says, “God loves it when men speak well of His Son.”  When our goal is to make the name of Jesus known, God produces results only He is capable of! 

Thousands upon thousands attended the Festival and many of them heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the first time!  As you read the statistics about those who came to Christ last week at the festival, know this: it is a direct result of your support and prayer.  Thank you! ,

25 volunteers from the United States were divided into two “Serve Teams” and visited a variety of different groups throughout the week.  For example, the Serve Teams went to villages (a couple were in mountainous regions quite a distance from Xela), churches, day cares, a community outreach facility, and a martial arts studio.

Each day, both Serve Teams visited 2-4 locations and spread the Gospel by performing drama, sharing their testimonies, explaining the Gospel using the “wordless bracelet,” and by giving gifts.  Hundreds of stuffed animals and hundreds of wordless bracelets were given out to children, people were given soccer balls and others were given clothes.  One village received large quantities of beans and rice.  As a result of the Serve Teams, many people received Christ as Lord and Savior before ever attending the Festival on Saturday night. 

Also, an estimated 11,000 people from three villages are now drinking clean water as a result of the well restoration project in Xela.  The villagers dug a ditch five feet deep approximately a quarter mile and we provided the finances to replace the shoddy pipe with new, suitable pipe that will be servicing their villages for years to come. 

In addition to the Serve Teams and the Compassion Aid projects, God worked mightily at the festival and the pastor’s conference as well!  Below are some of the results:

14,212 people received Christ at the Festival!

1,850 people were trained to pray with decision makers

208 churches partnered with the festival

1,550 people attended the pastor’s conference

11,000 (est.) kids attended the “Festikids” children’s festival

We couldn’t have reached the wonderful people of Xela, Guatemala without your help.  Thank you for your support and your prayer.  This is your fruit!