Monday, October 27, 2014

2014 Love Guatemala Graduation

We had a great celebration last week.  It was so encouraging and fun to see these 22 graduates who had worked so hard over the last 2-3 years complete this big accomplishment.  Each of them for their final project had to do a large painting, piece of furniture or cake.  All of them turned out very well.  Each of them as you can see in the pics below dressed up and looked so sharp.  We are so proud of each of them and know that God has great things in store for their lives.  We look forward to hearing how God uses them.  We had a team from our church here as well to help with the graduation and a few other here to help and celebrate with us as well.  We had a great time celebrating.  The greatest part for me was seeing how God has changed each of their lives over the last few years.  Enjoy some pictures below.


 The preparation took a long time from the decorations to the projects each student did and the dramas that the students put on there were hundreds of hours of preparation.  A huge shout out and thanks to Thelma (Art School Teacher and Carlos wife) who did a ton of work for the graduation!  And unfortunately she got sick the day of graduation and couldn't really enjoy all her work!


 This was the venue for our graduation. The municipal building in the center of Magdalena.


 We spent all of the day of graduation cleaning, decorating and setting up tables and chairs in preparation for the graduation.

 Some of the projects from the students.  They all turned out incredible!




 Carlos and Thelma.  What can I say? They are awesome!
Here are Carlos and Thelma with the small team that came down from Indy Metro Church.



 The students put on a few dramas that were excellent and presented great truths to all there!



 Cooking School!



 Art School!
Carpentry School!



 The Cooking School ladies wanted a few minutes to show some appreciation to the staff.

Carpentry School boys.

Thanks to everyone who made this possible!  It was a great night and a great year!  We are so excited about all God has in store for us next year as well.  Thanks for your prayers and support!