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Guatemala 2013

Calvary Los Gatos High School Go Team Interest Meeting Sunday, 11-18-2012

And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, ... Acts 2:44-47 ESV

Improv High School Ministries


Guatemala 2013

ImprovLG exists to be a safe place for students to: explore the life and teachings of Jesus, connect with other students, and with Christ-centered leaders. Our prayer for all our students is to become missional and incarnation disciples of Jesus

Welcome! This Guatemalan adventure will be a time to look back on and see Gods hand at work in our lives. The high school students and staff that go on this trip will experience God in a way they probably never have before, serve alongside our Guatemalan brothers and sisters in Christ, be pushed in their faith, share lots of laughs, and of course..eat awesome food! This is not a vacation, but rather something much greater. The way we think and act, putting God in a box, must be challenged. Each student and staff will experience God in a different way: different than ever before and different than anyone else, that is the beauty of the personal relationship with God through the saving blood of His Son. We will be heading to a new area (to us) in Northeastern Guatemala near Tikal. (Tikal is famous for its Mayan ruins and other experiences of antiquity). It will be in a poor area, we will be experiencing a jungle community that we in the south bay area of California could not fathom until we go. And we will experience a Guatemalan church on fire for God that we have the privilege of serving to expand their ministry. We are honored to accept the Guatemalan pastors associations request for our high school group to come and help build their new church building and run a Vacation Bible School for the neighborhood kids This being said, one of the great things about Beyond Partnership (the organization well be going with) is that they believe in being flexible to the calling of the Holy Spirit and the needs of the pastoral country leaders. So no matter what we end up doing (it will likely remain as construction and VBS), well be in good and safe hands in Guatemala.
(Oh ya, and soccer rain or shine!)

The meeting coming up (11-18-12) is intended for you (both students and parents alike) to ask questions and hear what this awesome two week adventure will be all about. If you think of some questions later on, call or email me any time. -Steven Giordano (408) 688-7724 steven.a.giordano@gmail.com
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Improv High School Ministries


Guatemala 2013

Fact / FAQ Sheet


Location: Trip Dates: Cost:

Guatemala City, Guatemala June 17th (Monday) through June 28th (Friday), 2013

$2200 Deposit: $350; due January 13th, 2013 (non-refundable. This amount cannot be raised later) -$1000 Total; due March 10th, 2013 -$1600 Total; due April 21st, 2013 -$2200 Total; Due May 12th, 2013 Beyond Partnership (www.beyondpartnership.org) check it out! Steven Giordano: Calvary Improv High School Staff Steve Reed: Beyond Partnership Staff/Founder (Other Calvary and BP Staff TBD) Awesome!

Organization: Team Leaders:

Food:

Whats a typical day on a trip with Beyond Partnership in Guatemala?


Beyond Partnerships heart is to stay flexible to the calling of the Holy Spirit and the needs of the Guatemalan pastoral leaders. But in general, heres a typical day: -wake up to a devotional led by BP leader -breakfast with Guatemalan church leaders, helpers, etc. -construction with our Guatemalan brothers and sisters -lunch! Sharing of testimonies (both American and Guatemalan) -half team to continue construction and other half to help out with Vacation Bible School (crafts, stories, songs, and puppets!; well be rotating each day who does what) -clean up and head back to where we are staying -dinner -church services, team bonding, or just relaxation and story sharing

Immunizations?
Once we have determined the team, well be giving out a big packet provided by BP with specific information. Contacting your personal doctor or international travel advice nurse will also get you the information.

Do we need construction experience, kids program skills, or decent Spanish?


NOPE!!! The goal is to work with and under the leadership of the Guatemalan nationals. Were not looking for professional builders, teachers, or any Spanish experience. We will be working on many things before June so everyone feels comfortable holding a hammer, tying rebar, leading crafts, and some Spanish phrases, so dont fret.

More questions you think of later? Contact me anytime! Cell: (408) 688-7724

Email: steven.a.giordano@gmail.com

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