Take Heart Missions

April 27, 2018 By takeheartmissions 22,961 Comments

An update from Take Heart Missions

His ways are not our ways.

PRAISE THE LORD that His ways are higher than this dirty, Jesus-thirsty, hurting world we are standing on. (Isaiah 55:8-9)

God has done infinitely more with with our simple “yes” to helping Guatemala.

He has touched

stretched

and changed

SO MANY hearts.

The Holy Spirit is alive and at work and there is simply no denying it.

Since our trip last summer, God has opened doors to provide for the purchase of a prime piece of land not far from Antigua, Guatemala – in the area that our brother Hilmar ministers.

Through several community-wide events here in the Charlotte, NC area, God has provided the funds to purchase that land PLUS about half of the funds needed to put a building there.

A building where children will be fed – both physically and spiritually.

A building where future generations will learn trades like cooking, woodworking, sewing, painting, gardening, hairdressing and more.

A building that will plant seeds in THIRSTY HEARTS.

A building that will build ETERNAL HOPE.
In just a few weeks, construction will begin.
The feeding programs and trade classes already exist because the Lord has moved so many hearts to support Take Heart.
Space is just very limited right now in the small metal shacks that are shared by all…
and the need is great.

Our hearts are so grateful to those who have responded and come alongside us.
But even more, we are grateful to our Lord who is writing this beautiful story.
Please keep praying for our ministry – that God would continue to open our eyes.
And to TAKE HIS LOVE to Guatemala.

August 14, 2017 By takeheartmissions 15,876 Comments

Summer 2017 Trip: You Made a Difference

Life means so much.

Every. Single. Life.

Each one of us has a purpose.

We were created in His image.

We were made to love.

We were made to serve.

We were made to make a difference.

A difference begins with one mind.

One stomach.

One smile.

We all have value.

Hopes.

Dreams.

Some hope for clean water.

Some for opportunity.

Others hope and pray for purpose.

Joy.

Fulfillment.

We ALONE are not enough.

But HE is.

And in community – together – through HIM – WE ARE enough.

Together – through grace and love – and through Him – comes JOY everlasting.

This past July, Take Heart Missions took a group of 18 people to Guatemala to love and serve.

To be the hands and feet of Jesus.

To build a house for a family that has been living in part of Hilmar’s feeding center since their home went down the mountain in a mudslide.

To install Tiva water filters.

To build a swingset for a school of 400 kids that had no play equipment.

To pass out salvation dolls.

To put on VBS programs in 3 feeding centers.

To minister to people who make their living digging in a dump.

To distribute clothing.

To check up on the vocational programs Take Heart is supporting monthly.

To hold an impromptu praise and worship block party.

To serve and love however they were needed.

Thank you to all who helped make this trip possible…those who gave…those who prayed…those who supported family members on this trip in various ways here from home.

YOU made a difference too.

*** Photos provided by Ashley Brokop and Ericka Morgan ***

March 28, 2017 By takeheartmissions 29,267 Comments

Guatemala Missions: February Take Heart Dinner

Tomorrow by lunch time, Take Heart Missions will be back on the ground in Guatemala….and because of the Lord’s provision, will be looking at the options for purchasing land and beginning construction on a permanent feeding and vocational center for Senderos de Luz (Hilmar’s ministry) this summer. There are a lot of questions to be asked and covered – this is not as simple as purchasing land in the States….but we are trusting in the Lord’s plans…and are excited to watch things unfold! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates throughout this trip!

They will also be visiting some homes that were constructed last week for families in need, checking in on the greenhouse ladies, visiting the sewing and woodworking classes, and the list goes on….

Please pray for protection over the Carrs and the Morgans as they travel….and for discernment. We want to follow GOD’S DESIRES…

Over and over again, His plans have exceeded our expectations….His ways are always higher!

Like this dinner pictured below…wow….when we started planning it we wondered if anyone could come…and within about a week we were at the maximum capacity for the venue (just over 200 people!!)

We are so grateful for everyone who contributed….to Dixie Dreams for the use of their beautiful venue….to the speakers – Hilmar Avila, Roy Graham, Manny Ohonme…to our many table sponsors who invited their friends….to the talented singers from Elevation….Stone Table for the spectacular food…Kristin Byrum for the beautiful photos below of the event…..Bonita Pina and Tiva Water filter for their support and presence….to Mdesign Group for help with invitations and prep work…..and to our countless friends and family who came and gave generously. Our list goes on and on and I’m sure we probably are leaving someone out!

It was a beautiful night of celebration – of how the Lord has used Take Heart Missions over the past year to help build His kingdom in Guatemala…reach those in need….bring the HOPE and LOVE of Christ…..

THANK YOU….and enjoy a few highlights from the evening!