How am I serving in La Libertad?
Serving God and loving the people of La Libertad- Here's glimpse into what that will look like for me
Teaching English as a Second Language
In 2009 the Great Commission Church La Libertad founded a Children's Development Center, modeled after their sister church in San Salvador (here's some background of the San Sal CDC and some pictures
of the CDC in La Libertad). The Children's Development Center is a practical way to meet the communities needs, serving the children of the La Libertad with Bible lessons, hot meals, and classes (including computer, English, sewing, writing, and reading) in a Godly, loving environment. Part of my time will be spent here teaching English. In 2019 earned a graduate certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from BGSU, which I see as a way that God was preparing me for this role. Since the public school is only in session a half-day, the kids receive only half the amount of instruction time that the private schools deliver. With so little time in school, very little is concentrated on English even though it's an invaluable tool. Serving the kids through English instruction is a blessing that will equip them for their futures, helping them to break the cycle of poverty in their community. We hope that giving the kids this tool will empower them not only to change their own lives, but come back to serve the church community as translators for future missionary groups as well!
Partner Communication
Along with the Children's Development Center, GCLA also runs a Social Projects program in which we make and deliver beds for kids, deliver food, assist in building houses for needy families, and help college students obtain scholarships to continue their studies. All of this is made possible by the generosity of mission-minded individuals and churches in the United States. A big part of my job will be keeping child sponsors, partner churches, and individuals up to date on how their generosity is making a difference. This may look like monthly updates, social media updates, and building a comprehensive website where anyone can see how the Lord is working in and through Great Commission La Libertad.
Hola friends, Is it just me, or is 2025 going waaaaaay faster than any year before? I can't believe it's April already! We've got lots of big updates, so grab a cup of coffee and get cozy!
Hola familia,
Hola familia, I'm excited to catch you up on everything that's been going on here over the last few months!
Hola Familia,
