Many of you know that I am an undergraduate student at the University of Georgia studying Speech-Language Pathology (SLP). Months ago, one of my professors sent out the blog of a former graduate and SLP who volunteers full-time at "Nueva Vida" Christian School - a special needs school in Santa-Maria de Jesus, Guatemala. In Guatemala, children with disabilities are often left confined to their homes if not completely rejected since they "bring shame to their families". In 2000, a Christian nurse felt led to open a school where these children who were hidden, looked down upon, and seen as shameful, would not only become educated and learn how to become members of society, but also learn how to become members of God's kingdom. After reading the blog of this SLP and building up a curiosity, I emailed her to find out more. Not only did she give me more information, but she invited me to come during my summer vacation to assist her in her ministry!
I have decided to spend May 11-June 3 volunteering at "Nueva Vida" Christian School and hope to use this blog as a way for friends, family, and anyone who is interested to keep up with what God is doing through the Nueva Vida Christian School in Santa Maria de Jesus. While I am volunteering at this school, I will be assisting in daily speech-therapy sessions, participate in sign-language courses, and helping with hearing screenings on all of the students as well as doing any other odd jobs that the school may have for me to do.
While the thought of flying alone to a country that I know little about and where I don't speak the language is intimidating, I am very excited about this opportunity that God has put ahead of me. I know my knowledge of speech pathology may be furthered through this trip, but I am more excited of learning how I can practically morph my future career into a ministry.
I hope that you will support this trip by praying in the following ways:
I have decided to spend May 11-June 3 volunteering at "Nueva Vida" Christian School and hope to use this blog as a way for friends, family, and anyone who is interested to keep up with what God is doing through the Nueva Vida Christian School in Santa Maria de Jesus. While I am volunteering at this school, I will be assisting in daily speech-therapy sessions, participate in sign-language courses, and helping with hearing screenings on all of the students as well as doing any other odd jobs that the school may have for me to do.
While the thought of flying alone to a country that I know little about and where I don't speak the language is intimidating, I am very excited about this opportunity that God has put ahead of me. I know my knowledge of speech pathology may be furthered through this trip, but I am more excited of learning how I can practically morph my future career into a ministry.
I hope that you will support this trip by praying in the following ways:
- For the students and families of the students- that they would be influenced by the gospel delivered to them through Nueva Vida School.
- That God would be glorified by every aspect of the trip.
- For protection and safety while I travel and during my stay in Guatemala.
- That I would remain encouraged and motivated during difficult times of the trip.
- That God would give me wisdom and keep me humble during all tasks that are given to me.
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