Locust Grove Guatemala Missions

09/29/2026

More pics of Merari's graduation...

09/29/2026

🎓 GRADUATION SEASON IS HERE! 🎓

We are officially entering school graduation season, and over the coming weeks, we will be celebrating so many incredible students in Chuluc!

We are absolutely thrilled to honor our very first graduate of the year: Merari Muj! 🎉

When Locust Grove first started our relationship with Chuluc, Merari made the brave decision to go back to school later in life. She had a dream, and she was determined to chase it. Today, all of her incredible hard work, sacrifices, and dedication have officially paid off—she has achieved her dream of becoming a nurse! 🩺❤️

Javi and Merari have a very special video message for all of you below, so please take a moment to watch!

Merari’s beautiful story highlights the incredible impact of our Sponsorship Program. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, so many children and adults in Chuluc are seeing their dreams come true. This program has been an immense blessing not just to the students, but to the sponsors themselves. Lifelong relationships have been formed, communities are being transformed, and futures are being rewritten.
Want to change a life?

If you are interested in sponsoring a student and becoming a part of their journey, please reach out to us today at 📩 [email protected].

Join us in the comments in sending a huge congratulations to Nurse Merari! 👩‍⚕️✨

09/28/2026

09/28/2026

Better late than never! 🇬🇹✨

A couple of weeks ago, our beloved school in Chuluc celebrated Guatemalan Independence Day, and they shared some wonderful pictures of the festivities with us!

We are so incredibly proud of all the students, and it was especially exciting to see our IGER, Básico (7th Grade) class join in on the celebrations this year. From the beautiful traditional clothing to the hard work put into the presentations, our hearts are completely full seeing their joy, pride, and vibrant culture on display.

Thank you to the amazing teachers, parents, and students who made this celebration so special. We are so blessed to walk alongside this community! You are loved and always in our prayers!

Check out some of the highlights below! 👇📸

07/26/2026

🇬🇹 Day 4 Update from Guatemala!

We kicked off the day with a couple of hours of soccer with the kids and adults, followed by a special devotion right there on the field. Smiles and good times all around! ⚽️🙌

After working up an appetite, we were treated to a delicious meal prepared by the amazing women of the village. 🍲❤️

Pastor Jorge then led a wonderful church service for the community before we packed up and headed out early to Lake Atitlán. 🌅

Tomorrow, we are taking a much-needed rest day by the lake to recharge. On Tuesday, we will head back to the village for our final day with the community.

Stay tuned for more photos and updates! 👇📸

07/26/2026

🇬🇹 Day 3 Update: Immersion Day & Village Camping!

God is moving in powerful ways here in Guatemala. Today was packed with impact, connection, and celebration:

🩺 Medical & Dental Clinics:
We wrapped up our final clinic day! Our incredible nurses, pharmacy team, dentist, and dental assistant worked tirelessly to treat many patients, leaving a huge blessing on the community.

✉️ Sponsorship Joy:
We handed out most of the sponsorship bags today. The children's faces lit up with pure excitement as they opened gifts and letters from you! Thank you for the financial support, love, and prayers you pour into these kids.

🏡 Home Visits:
Our team visited families in their homes. Our nurse did a follow-up visit with Juana in Lo Conoa. Praise God, she is doing much better today!

🎭 Youth & Community:
We connected with the secondary students to encourage them and pray over them. Afterward, they blessed the whole village by performing a beautiful play about Paul's missionary journeys. (Check out the video on our page!)

🎂 A Night of Celebration:
We ended the day sharing a meal with our beautiful family in Chuluc and celebrated Pastor Jorge's 41st birthday with some cake! We are camping out in the village tonight.

Stay tuned for more updates and pictures! 🙏✨

07/26/2026

We will be going live in a few minutes with a play performed by our secondary students! Stay tuned!!

07/25/2026

🇬🇹 DAY 2 UPDATE: Chuluc, Guatemala! 🇬🇹

Our second day of ministry was packed with blessings, hard work, and deep connections. Here is what your prayers and support are accomplishing:

🎨 VBS Ministry
The kids had a blast with crafts and new worship songs today! They are working hard to memorize Philippians 4:6-7. A huge shoutout to Pastor Jorge, Sarah, and Claudia for doing an excellent job leading the children.

🩺 Medical & Dental Clinics
Both clinics opened today and stayed incredibly busy. It is a massive blessing to provide these critical, much-needed healthcare services to the community.

🔨 Construction Milestone
Amazing news—construction on the new kitchen wrapped up ahead of schedule! The team is pivoting tomorrow to start building a book storage room for the local school.

🙏 Home Visits & Prayer Requests
This afternoon, we visited several families in their homes to provide care and prayer:

Mierta: She is recovering well from a hysterectomy back in March. She is still experiencing some pain on one side—please pray for her complete healing.

Juana: Her two granddaughters were very worried about her and asked us to visit her home in La Canoa. She is 76 and in failing health. Please keep Juana and her family in your prayers.

David & Jesus: We successfully delivered insulin to them. Praise God, they are doing well and experiencing no diabetes complications!Thank you for standing with us in prayer.

Stay tuned for more updates and pictures tomorrow! 📸✨