Month: June 2025

Guatemala: Day 8 Reflections

Written by CTS Student Shelly Billiald Today was our last official full day in Guatemala, and it was a lovely way to end our trip.   Reflecting on the week,…

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Guatemala: Day 7 Reflections

Written by CTS Student Candace Bright We started our day in the lakeside town of San Juan La Laguna listening to the neighborhood’s local rooster (he’s not particular about times,…

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Guatemala: Day 6 Reflections

Written by CTS Graduate Jennifer Fortosis “Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.” Psalm 96:3 I was deeply thankful when I found out we would…

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Guatemala: Day 5 Reflections

Written by CTS Student Ursula Rivers This morning we began with coffee. The best part of the day is drinking Guatemalan coffee. My first gesture of gratitude was, “thank you…

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Guatemala: Day 4 Reflections

Written by CTS Student Debra Chee On Thursday, June 12, our day was bursting with heroes. First, Justin, our fearless and reserved leader, accidentally dumped the entire salt shaker on…

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Guatemala: Day 3 Reflections

Written by CTS Student Curtis Meliefste During our preparatory meetings, Rev. Joel VanDyke described the situation in Guatemala using language from Genesis 1. The Holy Spirit hovers (or dances) above…

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Guatemala: Day 2 Reflections

Written by CTS Student Timothy Deweerd Today went a little later than expected, so please forgive me if things seem a little disjointed or is similar to the ramblings of…

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Guatemala: Day 1 Reflections

Written by CTS Student Teresa Wolfert We are grateful to have safely arrived at the seminary here in Guatemala City after a long night in the Dallas airport. Severe thunderstorms…

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