Author Archives: Geist Youth

While our church family worships back in Indianapolis and Fishers, we have gathered here to pray, to praise, and to share in communion with one another and with God.

Our first full day on this service learning journey begins. While some still sleep, others are already stirring. Today will be a day filled with play and laughter—a gift of joy and community building as we prepare for the work that awaits. There is much that has been done, and much still to do hereContinue reading “Awaken”

Every trip brings new, wild, and wonderful opportunities. Here are a few reflections from some of those making the journey. Harper I hope to learn new skills this week and hear people’s stories. I also hope to build new relationships and make a positive impact in the community! Miriam I’m so excited for the ropesContinue reading “Early thoughts”

Let the service learning begin! Our first lesson? Patience—a biblical fruit we’re sure will grow today as we embark on our 10–12 hour journey to Christmount. We’ve got a great group ready to serve, learn, and grow together. We hope you’ll follow along this week as we embody God’s hands and feet through acts ofContinue reading “Let the Trip Begin”

Howdy folks! This summer this space will be filled with stories from Panjachel, Guatemala to Black Mountain, North Carolina and the roads in between. I am on the edge of my seat waiting to see how God will move our youth, our adults, the new friends we make, and myself over the course of ourContinue reading “Stories are Coming…”

On Monday morning, we meet Roberto, Isabel, and their sons, Elvis & Anderson for the first time. Upon meeting us, Roberto & Isabel immediately called us family. I’m not going to lie to y’all, I was taken aback by this statement. I mean we had just met these people and we didn’t even speak theContinue reading “Hasta Luego”

It’s so rewarding to see the work we are putting into this house come together! The dedication of this group is amazing. The youth continue to ask, “Can we leave earlier for the site so we can finish more on the house?” and “Instead of our free day on Friday can we keep working onContinue reading “Making Progress On the House!”

Words from our college student along with us on this trip: I am loving every second of this trip.Being able to be servants of God and serve in Guatemala has already taught me so much about myself and the individuals here in this beautiful country. Every day at our worksite, I take a second toContinue reading “Taylor’s Reflections”

We got to our work site and were immediately welcomed with open arms. We are working on building a house for Isabel and Roberto and their two younger sons, Anderson and Elvis. Roberto’s uncle had originally loaned a house to Roberto and his family. As his uncle gets older, he is looking for someone toContinue reading “Isabel & Roberto’s!”

We made it! The high school youth & adults have made it here to Guatemala for our week of building, both houses & relationships. After a travel day that started at 3:30am at the church, we made it to the city of Panajachel yesterday at 6:30pm local time, CST (8:30pm EDT). After such a longContinue reading “Welcome to Guatemala!”