Throughout the year, short term ministry teams visit Mi Refugio to provide medical services, work on construction projects and work directly with the children through teaching. The teams represent a multitude of denominations and are from various states and countries. There is no typical person who particpates in these ministries as all age groups and backgrounds are well represented.
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| Ministry team from New York in 2007 |
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| Sewing Lessons |
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| Constructing New Classrooms |
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| SewingLessons |
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Thanks in part to short term mission teams, the ministry of Mi Refugio continues to expand and grow. In 2006 the sewing ministry began to provide a life skill that may help children and local village adults to find employment. 2007 saw the addition of baking classes. Ministry teams were the happy recipients of some of the class projects!
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| Maryland 2007 Team |
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| Baking Lessos |
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| Construction of retaining wall |
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2006 also saw the start of medical outreach services to the surrounding communities near Mi Refugio.
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| Community outreach medical services |
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| Ohio & NY teams combine for evening devotions |
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| Boys and girls learn to bake together |
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Other recent projects include creation of new classrom buildings, development of gardens and a chicken coup to help provide food for the children attending Mi Refugio
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| New chicken coup built in 2006 |
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| New classroom construction at Mi Refugio |
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| Lush gardens supply students with food |
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Are you interested in joining one of our short term ministry teams? All you need is a desire and commitment to serve others a well as the ability to travel to Guatemala. One of the first steps is to fill out the personal information form (click on the link to the right to download the form) and send it to to Harry Engen at the address below:
Mi Refugio
4908 Jasmine Drive
Rockville, MD 20853
301-929-1267 Phone
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*Volunteer Form* |
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| 2004 ministry team from Maryland and New York |
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