Sunday, June 25, 2023 Final Update and Thoughts from Team Leaders

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We were able to rise a little later this morning and were greeted with a delicious pancake and ham and cheese croissant breakfast prepared by the ladies of Shaloam church. We journeyed to tour Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza. As we walked around and heard the stories of their architecture, intentional structure and purposeful design, we were in awe of their hard work and intelligence to build such elaborate and detailed structures. At the same time, hearing of the Mayan

customs, rituals, and religious practices, my heart was heavy thinking of the many people who placed their hope in being sacrificed to the “good” gods (all 22). I prayed for the truth of the One True God to be heard by the Mayan and Mexican people. I prayed for our friends we met in Tuzik who are from Mayan heritage to have eyes to see and ears to hear the goodness of the free gift of life on this earth and for eternity that is offered in Jesus. And, I prayed for my own “idol factory” heart to trust Jesus alone to meet my needs. The people we have met have been so kind, welcoming and incredibly grateful for our work. I am thankful to be a part of a hard working and people loving group of Believers. 

  • Steph

Friday we visited a Mayan ruin, Chichen Itza. Our tour guide was very engaging and interesting. However, he seemed to have a sense of continued hurt toward the Spanish settlers and how they took over the Mayan territory. 

I prayed for those who have such resentment from years ago who were affected by the Spanish settlers who brought Catholicism and took over this area. I pray he, and those still hurting for the mistreatment of their ancestors, will be able to see Jesus in a new way and come to know Jesus. Hopefully, the seeds our team has planted this week will continue to be watered and grow deep roots.

Brian

  • A late wake up was just what we needed, after our long days of work! Chicken Itza was a beautiful sight to see. After the long days of work, walking around the place was a relaxing and beautiful sight! We enjoyed our trip to another cenote and a delicious dinner. This trip was very eye opening to the things that the Lord has blessed us with!

    • Bailey Atkinson


The team left the Merida airport at about 7am, and after a short layover in Houston, TX, arrived at the Atlanta Airport on Saturday 6/24/23 at about 530pm, and returned to Faith by chartered bus. Final Post on Sunday 6/25/223 at 10:00pm

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