An energetic group of Northwest-based short-term missionaries has spent spring break in Retalhuleu, Guatemala, and the surrounding area, to present evangelistic meetings each night. Representing administration and pastors from the North Pacific Union Conference, Idaho Conference and Washington Conference, as well as students from Walla Walla University, this is one of many such projects undertaken by Northwest churches and schools this year.
Special thanks go to César De León, NPUC vice president for Hispanic ministries, and his assistant, Marella Rudebaugh, for coordinating this successful team effort. Continue to pray for each Northwest short-term mission trip and those who are participating, that God would be glorified and that all would return safely.
This group of Northwest missionaries are ready for action.
John Freedman, NPUC president, with the group attending his evening meetings.
Front from left: David Prest, Idaho Conference president, Gunther Garcia, Guatemala Union president, John Freedman, NPUC president, Doug Bing, Washington Conference president, and Cesar De Leon, NPUC vice president for Hispanic ministries are pictured with the distric pastors from the sites where 20 meetings are taking place each evening.
NPUC and conference personnel with Guatemala Union president and local mission staff.
Joel Barajas from WWU, flanked by David Prest, Idaho Conference president and John Freedman, NPUC president.
Ellen White's admonition to "press together" is easier to follow in a van.
Heading out for evening meetings.
Prayer circle before the group disperses to go to their respective evening meetings.
Prayer circle before the group disperses to go to their respective evening meetings.
Pastor Doug Bing, and WWU theology students Ryan Bing and Enrique Vado on their way to their preaching assignments
Washington Conference youth pastor Abner Campos with WWU theology students Enrique Vado and Ryan Bing awaiting their rides to their own respective churches.
WWU students, Troy Wallace and Emily Ellis on their way to their evening meetings.
Washington Conference personnel ... an essential part of the NPUC Guatemala team.