Day 2

The first night in Guatemala was a night of adjustment because of all of the unique sounds that ring out throughout the night like the confused rooster, who thought he was supposed to crow every hour or so starting at 11:00 p.m. and around 3:00 a.m. he got all of his rooster friends t o join in to help welcome us to Guatemala. There were also other interesting sounds like those of stray dogs fighting and barking though the night.
We woke up around 7:00 a.m. and ate pancakes for breakfast. We then spent some time doing devotions on our own. The rest of the morning and the early afternoon we spent working on our dramas and even learned a few new ones. The students did awesome following direction and the dramas turned out really well. We even managed to put together a garbage can “stomp” style routine, which will work well to draw a crowd when we do out street ministry.
Around 4:00, we had the opportunity to go to our first orphanage here and ministry to the students in a short presentation that included some dramas, and a short message. At the end of the message, when Jonathan invited students to raise their hand for salvation, hands shot up from around the outdoor gym, where we were meeting. It’s an awesome experience to be apart of something as incredible as seeing a life changed for Christ. Following the service, we spent time playing the kids. Some played futbol (soccer), some gave out bracelets and other trinkets. The children swarmed to the students to get pictures taken and hang out. It was a great time.
We returned to find the table ready for a hotdog and chips dinner. Then we spent the rest of the night polishing some dramas that will be used in the 3 school assemblies tomorrow.