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The Guest House at Unlimited Life

Ray Moore, who traveled to Guatemala in June of this past year, was part of the vision team that  visited Unlimited Life and felt God's calling for us to be there.  Ray is leading our next venture to Guatemala and the team is planning to travel from Saturday, April 27 - Saturday, May 4.

They are planning on staying at the orphanage in a guest house that's already of the premises.  The front door to the guest house opens to a common room that includes a kitchen area, dining area and a small sitting area.  On each side of the common room is a large bedroom with 6 bunk beds apiece, with an adjoining bathroom.
The idea is that we'll plan to have no more than 12 women and 12 men travel.

Half of the common room at Unlimited Life

We're so excited about planning a Vacation Bible School to do with the children, and we're beginning to research the different VBS packages that are available and will become available in the coming months.

For our first trip together as a church, the event feels momentous.  We'll be seeing our sponsor kids for the first time.  We'll be building relationships for the first time, and giving our very first impression of who were are as a body of believers to these precious children that God has placed in our lives.  Who wouldn't be excited about that?

The trip is filling up, but if you act quickly, there's a possibility that you can get in on the trip.  After all, there's never going to be another FIRST trip, right?  If you would like more information, please feel free to email Ray at norayitwasu@gmail.com and he can give you more information about what's in store.

Regardless of your participation in the trip this year, please be in prayer for our team as they begin going together  as a team, as they act as Christ's ambassadors.  

{the launch}

Right now we're getting ready for "The Launch."  We'll be announcing to the congregation about FCC's partnership with Unlimited Life, an orphanage in Guatemala.  I could not be more excited.

We travelled down to Guatemala in June of this past year, and when we arrived at this orphanage, it was clear to all of us on the team that THIS was where God had been calling us.

Each of the leaders we met didn't just love children and didn't just work there because they needed a job, they each had a story -- a beautiful story -- of how God had called them to this place, and how they answered with obedience.

We looked around at this children and whether they were shy or outgoing, timid or strong-willed, they quickly snuggled down deep in our hearts, and the most exciting part of it all for me is how much I look forward to showing others the beauty that lies within these precious little ones.

For The Launch, we're working on making photo cards for everyone to take home, place on their fridge, and to pray daily for these children and the staff who have devoted themselves to their care and education.  We're also in process of making a video to show during the service to let everyone see the faces of each of these little boys and girls.

In late April of 2013, we're planning a mission trip to go there.  We'll walk the kids through a VBS and meet some of those in the neighboring community.  Would you pray about joining us?  I'm certain that God will bless your heart while you are there.  For more information about traveling to Guatemala or about our exciting new partnership, feel free to email Kelli Moore at kelli@emptychairministry.com