Guatemala Collection Effort
July 20, 2010
In a few weeks, a small team from New Denver Church will be traveling down to Guatemala. We’ll be working with Healing Waters International to learn about the culture and needs in the rural Mayan highlands of Guatemala and initiate relationships with possible church partners there. The long-term goal is to establish an ongoing partnership with a “sister church” in Guatemala whereby we help them with some of their needs (like clean water) and in turn learn from them what it means to worship God and be part of his mission in the world from the aspect of another culture. You can learn more about our global vision here. You can play a vital role in this trip – here’s how:
One of the villages we’ll be visiting is Panimanche – a small, rural indigenous Mayan village. Three years ago, a church was planted in Panimanche that has been trying to bring restoration to all the people that live there (kind of like NDC in Denver!) Poverty is rampant there and about 3 months ago Tropical Storm Agatha entirely destroyed the village. In light of that, we’d like to bless them by bringing down some much needed clothing (most people’s homes and all their possessions were destroyed.) So, over the next two weeks, we’re collecting clothes for the children of Panimanche (see picture of them above). You can help by bringing clothes to church on July 25 or August 1. The team leaves on August 14 and will deliver these clothes to the church and village while we’re there. Specifically, we’re looking for the following items for children (any age):
- Shoes
- Pants
- Shirts
- Lightweight rain jackets
The clothes can be used, but should be in good condition. So, you can either donate clothes your children no longer wear (but are still in good condition), or buy some clothes at a thrift store or Wal-Mart. If you are unable to donate clothes or live outside Denver, you can still participate in our efforts by giving financially. Go to our “Giving” page for instructions on how to give to New Denver.
This is one of the most tangible expressions of our faith:
“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ ~Matthew 25: 34-40 (TNIV)
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