Below is a few stories from the VBS and Ladies Ministry team members that served in San Ignacio from June 25th to July 2nd.
Joyce Wilkinson (Ladies Ministry): I was truly blessed to have this opportunity of going to Belize with “Fishers of Men” and teaching a ladies group this year. My heart was touched by their eagerness to hear God’s word as we studied together. It was a very meaningful, exciting and happy time for me. This year was even more special as my daughter, Melissa went with us. She teaches ladies Sunday school class at home and did a great job in this situation. Ladies had been invited from the Baptist church where the Bible School was held and also from a Pentecostal church across the street. The pre-school class was held in the basement of that church also. The wife of the pastor where the Bible School was held was our interpreter. Our first day began with 15 ladies. My friend Jackie, principle of the village school where we held our first ladies Bible study in 2009 was there, along with her mother and aunt. I was so glad to see her again. Some of the ladies spoke English, some understood it but couldn’t speak it and some couldn’t understand or speak it. Most of the ladies were Christians. Our number of ladies increased to 23 with each day getting better and better. Along with our Bible study from the book of Esther they enjoyed singing, writing in their journals, doing beadwork and making a salvation wall hanging. I trust we planted some seeds that will inspire them to walk even closer with Christ. Many requested prayer for various situations and I am especially praying for a young lady who told me she wasn’t saved and would not make that decision now as she had many problems to take care of first. My heart goes out to her; however, I know God is in control. Our verse for the week was Jeremiah 29:11; I know the plans I have for you says the Lord…….
Leah Mason (VBS Team): I was blessed with the opportunity to be a part of the VBS mission trip in July. It was my first time going to Belize and it had a very big impact on my life. I helped lead the 8 and 9 year olds and by the fourth day we had around 59 children just in our group! I could really see how much they enjoyed VBS and how interested they were to learn more about who Jesus is. This week really opened my eyes to how blessed I really am, and how much I take for granted. At the end of each day we gave the children cookies and water and it was unbelievable to me how excited they were to receive such a small gift. I went down to Belize with the mindset of loving on these children so that they would see Jesus through me, but by the end of the week I felt like they loved on me more than I could have ever imagined. I am thankful for what the Lord is doing in Belize and I amso fortunate to be a part of what He is doing.
Hunter Hinson (VBS Team): My name is Hunter Hinson and I would like to share my 2011 VBS Belize trip. Fishers of Men has a very awesome ministry going on and I am very thankful to have been a part of that. This was my first mission trip and I would have to say I was just amazed by everything. From the culture, to the food, the scenery and the organization of it. It was really amazing how smoothly everything went from the airplanes, to the VBS week. We had an awesome team and everybody worked hard and was dedicated to their responsibilities. This was a life changing experience for me. I was the one supposed to be ministering and I was being ministered to by the kids, culture, and the country. My heart was touched in Belize and I thank everyone who helped me have a part in making this mission trip possible.
