January 2025 Trip Archives - Page 2 of 2

A day of gratitude, a day of hope

January 27, 2025February 1, 2025Guatemala Partnership

By Amy Selheimer, New Castle Presbyterian Church

Gratitude can look like many things – a hug, a simple nod, a verbal thank you, or a handshake. Here in Guatemala gratitude was witnessed by our group in ways that touched our hearts and souls.

One amazing stop on our trip was to the Utz-Pan Bakery. This program supports teenagers who are interested in an after-school program where they can learn how to run a business of baking delicious breads, rolls, and cakes; and then selling them to people in the community.

Poco a poco – Little by little

January 25, 2025January 25, 2025Guatemala Partnership

Hola! My name is Mary Hewes, and I work with YoungMoms, an organization that empowers pregnant and parenting young women in Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania. Most of our clients are immigrants from Guatemala who join our program between the ages of 13 and 21. I am honored to be a part of the group traveling this year as this is also my first visit to Guatemala.

Groups members, NCP travelers, and the Association of Mam Christian Women for Development

Longest Day Of The Trip Goes Off Without A Hitch

January 24, 2025January 27, 2025Guatemala Partnership

By Morgan Miller, Westminster Presbyterian

Having flown in late the night before, Joseph Russ from PC(USA) joined the group for a large breakfast in the open-concept hostel courtyard early on Tuesday—our longest day of the trip.

Women workers at the hostel packed our table with plates of pancakes, scrambled eggs, smashed plantains, bowls of fresh papaya, black coffee, fruit juice, yogurt, granola, and lots of bread.

Grace Upon Grace

January 22, 2025January 21, 2025Guatemala Partnership

By Cindy Dower

Sixty-three years ago in sixth grade, I made a friend with an extraordinary person who would lead me to this extraordinary and spiritual experience of expanding my world.

I have watched and listened to Cathy Higgins as she followed her calling to Guatemala. Hearing the stories and seeing the pictures have inspired me, entertained me, and brought me to tears.