Encourage One Another

Our time in Guatemala was really good. One of our special memories was our time with Addisyn.

As many of you know Addisyn Block graduated from high school last year and decided to stay in Guatemala as a full-time missionary. She has now moved out and is the process of raising monthly support. She will continue to be an interpreter and crisis counselor at Village of Hope. She is a delightful young woman and is being used in the lives of the kids in a life-changing ways. She says “a lot can happen when someone is willing to walk with you and show you truth. A lot can happen when someone believes in you and patiently and lovingly lets you heal.”

In an effort to encourage her we decided to collect money for a group gift to give to her when we visited last week. A couple weeks before we left she asked me if anyone had a crock-pot they would be willing to sell. That got me thinking that we could bless her by giving her items for her new home. So we decided to give her a mini house warming shower.

Amy and Addisyn

I asked her to send me a list of things she would like for her place. She was thrilled. Not only was I able to get everything on her list before we left, I was also able to take her a cash gift to help with immediate expenses. And yes, we did get her the crock-pot too. Here are some of the items we brought.

placemats and flowers

glass jars

yellow and white pillow

bath mat

After we gathered together to give her the gifts, we laid hands on her and prayed for her ongoing ministry in Guatemala.

A couple of days ago she sent me a message saying, “Thank you again for everything. The way your church and your ministry has come alongside me as a body of believers is such an encouragement to me... Thank you for everything you are doing for the kingdom.”

It was a joy to spend time with Addisyn. If you would like to read more about her ministry you can check out her blog or find her on Facebook. She would be encouraged to hear from you.

Blog: http://lifeasamissionarykid.blogspot.com

FB: Addisyn Block

Please keep Addisyn in your prayers! ~Christine

"Sometimes, in order to heal, you just need someone who will pick you up

when you've hit rock bottom and be there to point you to the Rock." ~Addisyn