To Mango or not to Mango?

Heylo family and friends!

Well, the clouds have parted once more, and sun is once again contributing to the discoloration of our external dermal layers.  Today will be the last day of work on the church site.  It was bitter sweet to get in the bus today knowing that we will be coming back no more.  However, looking out through the rear window of the bus, we could see a structure each contributed blood, sweat and tears together.  Our pride at being called to serve God through this building project has been very emotional for some of us.  With the trusses on the church and a roof, it seems like the finish is within sight.  We've planned ahead to have the locals finish the final touches on the church (tile floor, stucco, and windows).  Our construction manager and I are extremely proud of the team and what God has been able to accomplish here in Guatemala.  We've seen God move in not only, some of the larger things, but also the day to day happenings.  It's awesome to be in a place where you can know, beyond a shadow of a doubt that God is in control.  Even though we have sore bodies and sun burnt faces, it has been an honor to be chosen to be God's hands to the people here.  Tomorrow, the group is excited to see Tikal and some of the wonderfully beautiful landscape of Guatemala.  Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we move into the weekend, not only for the VBS and Evangelistic Series, but also the tough decisions the young people are making here.  God is moving in very apparent ways and it's incredibly exciting.  Miss you all!

Until next time,
Bryson Bechtel - Guatemala Correspondent