Light Global Missions Guatemala Launch

​Hello Friends of Light Global Missions,
 
Praise God! After months of prayer and preparation, I am finally here in San Lucas Toliman Guatemala.  I am so excited to see what God will do during the next seven weeks.  I do know that wherever His kingdom citizens are, God's light, love and truth can spread; lighting and lifting all who come to know Christ Jesus. 
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All flights went smoothly but the 115.1km /71.52 ride from Guatemala City to our village (which should have taken just over 3hrs.) took more than 6 hours and was quite harrowing. There are literally thousands of motorcycles, insane traffic and rain which made it quite an adventure.  Thank God for the skillful driving and navigation work of Tina and Giovanni who picked me up from the airport and for His angels who helped us make it safe and sound.

I am so grateful that everything worked out  well with my rental house. It is a nice unit, completely furnished with a full  kitchen, electricity and indoor facilities.  It even has WIFI and cable!  Since it was dark and foggy when we arrived, I didn’t see the beauty of the surrounding area until I went out the next morning.  On a good day, you can see the volcano from my house.  I live on the same street as the Women of Hope Guatemala Center and Missionaries/Founders Tina and Giovanni live just across from the center, so we are all within walking distance. 
 
I spent the first days praising God and getting acclimated. Tina gave me a tour of the village and I got chance to visit a wonderful mission clinic that is doing a much-needed work in the community. I got shopping done while still in Guatemala City and was glad to find familiar foods and restaurant chains.  There are no familiar stores or restaurants in the village, so today I will be enjoying my first meal of local cuisine.
 
I ended the first week with an opportunity to meet the majority of the artisans that work with W.O.H.  I witnessed first-hand the beautiful creations that they bead, sew, paint, craft and embroider.  Next week I will take time to get to know each one personally.  I can’t wait to see what God will do in the lives of each of them!
 
I also hope that each of you know that it is your prayers and financial gifts that are helping to make possible the transformation that is underway.  Even if you cannot be here in person, God is using you to spread his love and truth. As their lives are transformed,  hope spreads to their families and communities.  I thank my God continually for you and for the opportunity to be a servant here for Christ's sake.
 
Love and Blessings
 
Evangelist Pat Turner
Light Global Missions
Founder/Missionary