ABC Celebration Continues!!

Today, we continued with the other communities that have the ABC Program.  A special thank you to everyone who sponsors a child in the ABC Program.  Without your help, we would not be able to have this program.  The program not only benefits the child and family but also the church and the community.  What an exciting opportunity for everyone who is involved!

Josue with the Mactul II group, who led us in singing for these two days.  This group attended and graduated from the school that Josue's family teaches in Pacaja Xesic. What a blessing they were to us for these two days.

Getting ready for the day...........

A child from each community went to the stage and shared how the ABC Program has affected their life and what they think of it.

These are the students that received third place prizes.

These are the students that received second place prizes.

These students received first place prizes.

The coordinators of each community were introduced

The communities gave gifts to people who work so diligently to assure that the program continues to function smoothly.  Violet receiving a gift.

Lisa, receiving a gift to show appreciation for her hard work in the communities.

Kemmel, accepting a gift for his diligent work.

After the singing and awards, the group broke into classes.  Sandra, helping one group of children.

Two children enjoying their time.

I have tons of photos to share, so it is hard to pick the best ones to post.

Once child wanting to show his, "Roar!"

Aura, was a big help to us during these two days.  She will be returning to Guatemala City in January to continue her dental studies. It has been great having her with us for a few weeks.  Aura, good luck with your studies!

When it was time to eat, we divided again into two lines.  Marcos took photos in the other line and we took the other half. Gaspar maintaining the rope. Without the rope, there would be no way to maintain order!

I enjoyed so much taking the photos.  Sometimes it was difficult to get a good photo as more people wanted to walk through, or sit to eat in this area.  Now, this is a happy child!!

Leaning to pose at a young age!

Wow.........what a two days it has been!  When we finished, we loaded all of the prizes, we cleaned the grounds, loaded all of the chairs, burned the trash and then made final rounds to be sure everything was done correctly.

If anyone is interested in helping with the ABC Program, sponsoring a child or helping with a scholarship program, please let us know.  You will see exactly where your money goes, how it is used, have an opportunity to meet your child and to be certain that you are impacting a child, family and a community.  Everyone is a winner!!