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In the Spring of 2022, G.O.D. International cooperatives met virtually from 5 regions to discuss one-team efforts.
A G.O.D. Int’l and NuWaterWorks team solved a water scarcity issue in rural El Salvador by repairing an existing well and installing a solar pump system for garden irrigation.
Representatives from Sociedad Bíblica de El Salvador visited our Latin America team to learn more about our children’s ministry program, Club de Niños.
Thank you to the 2020 Holiday Giving Campaign donors who made the Youth Center building in El Salvador possible! The project’s success goes deeper than its concrete foundation. G.O.D. Latin America Regional Team Lead Manager, Matthew Parker interviews Jeremiah Watson and Marco Arroyo about cross-cultural mentorship during an international pandemic.
The Youth Soccer League in El Salvador, supported by the 2020 G.O.D. Holiday Giving Campaign, has finally commenced! 57 boys and girls, ages 4-12, from 5 different communities joined the league this week.
In a time when water is scarce in El Salvador, access to running water and safe water storage systems is invaluable. Recipients of the donor-funded project testify about the impact of this service from G.O.D. Latin America team.
Thanks to our generous donors, our team in El Salvador completed two of four planned shower builds for local widows.
In March, Instruments of Joy donated 5 instruments to the Latin America Team. Read this inspiring interview done by Betsy Johnson and two of the Latin America team leaders where they discuss how they distributed the donated instruments, the opportunities they will create, and why they choose to prioritize music education in El Salvador.
A recent trip to El Salvador made by Latin America team leadership serves to build up our body of believers there. Salvadoran student interns are growing in accountability and in hope for their future. All this is taking place alongside the construction of a new Youth Center!
G.O.D. cooperatives and interns in El Salvador host a meal for their families, an opportunity for all to fellowship and share testimonies about what God has done and is doing in their lives and on our campus.
Lorena Mejia’s song mirrors the response of the Israelites as led by Israel, to take a moment to reflect on all that God has done, and give him praise. Watch her video and be blessed.
“Pure, abounding, uncontainable, JOY… in the year 2020. G.O.D. Latin America team members hosted a celebration in Sitio Nuevo last week to mark the reopening of Club de Niños after being on an 8 month hiatus.” In the middle of anxious times, read about the event that sparked laughter and pure enjoyment in Sitio Nuevo, El Salvador!
Read about the exciting new project happening on our Sitio Campus in El Salvador and how you can support what the Lord is doing in our students AND on our campus!
Antonio Mejia reflects on the growth during the restrictions of COVID-19. “It is at that opportune moment [during the stress of a pandemic] where we must put into practice what we are actually learning from the Word of God, knowing that this effort will not only help us but will help many more. We will serve as an example of what the justice the Lord wants for all people.”
The Lord has sent more laborers to join our crew in El Salvador! Read about the three new interns God has called to join with us in ministry, and how you can donate to make the upcoming orientation a meaningful success!
Sara Davis’ reflection on the growth and maturation of our student interns who themselves are our letter of recommendation.
Benjamin Reese gives an overview of the most recent El Salvador youth conference. He highlights the “central purpose of the 2020 Exodus Youth Conference--to wake students up to the issues they faced, and the ways that they could take action.”
In response to the support raised from the “Lift Up” campaign this past holiday season, Lorena Mejia reflects on the portion of “Lift Up Women” that has directly affected her life.
Antonio Mejia, community garden manager in El Salvador, tells us how your support has made a difference! Neighbors from surrounding communities are taking notice. Be encouraged about the growth!
Darby Sangrey, FNP, reflects on the healing power of God, and how she experienced him while serving in El Salvador.
“Through visiting the poor, one has an opportunity to learn the how’s and the why’s, the history and the present, of real people who live real lives, engage real struggles and have been challenged to exercise extreme faith.” Sara Davis reflects on home visits, a practice modeled by Jesus that we implement.
“Nutrition is something that is dear to my heart. As someone living with an autoimmune disease, the Lord has shown me ways to minimize my pain and maximize my endurance to continue to serve him.” Vanessa Edmondson writes about her most recent trip to El Salvador where she and Julie Watson facilitated a Nutrition Workshop for our interns and cooperatives.
Chris Jones reflects on the meaning of family after his most recent trip to El Salvador. It’s a powerful read!
Salvadoran Garden Campus Manager, Antonio Mejia, reflects on his journey so far with the non-toxic gardening method. Read about the growth!
Read as Amanda Davis testifies about the power of loving one another! She writes, “Although [the Recursos] conference day came with some nerves, these were outweighed by the confidence that I felt in the Lord and from my team. Because others put my interests above their own, I was able to grow, develop and share my expertise with so many teachers at the Recursos Conference.”
John Edmondson reflects on the growth he’s seen in our Latin America student interns after his most recent trip to El Salvador.
On a recent mission, a team was able to carry out continued training for our cooperatives and interns, host a youth worship night, and put on our biggest Recursos Conference for teachers yet!
Despite heavy rains and crop loss in 2020, the DEMOSFÉ garden in rural El Salvador grew in production, improved soil quality and became financially self-sufficient. Benjamin Reese interviewed cooperative and DEMOSFÉ manager, Antonio Mejia.