A Little Taste of Heaven....Armenia

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One of our trip leaders

Jason Swartz

My goodness, what can I say about Armenia village? It's in the mountains surrounded by green & palm trees. The church we're working with is nestled on top of a hill & the view from the church is spectacular. You can truly see God's beautiful creation in Armenia.
It's a spanish speaking, very poor village so it's been a challenge for our group to communicate w/ all the people, but we're all managing. Yesterday we went to the Belmopan orphanage....52 kids crammed in to a small building.
There was an article written about Praying Pelican Missions (the organization I work for) which should give you an idea of the things we're doing here.

http://www.windsortribune.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3902

Check it out. They were on our first trip this summer.

So, I have 10 days left in Belize. It'll be sad to leave. Just want to make the most of the time I have left here. It's crazy how poor the people are here. Their average income is between $3000 & $5000 per year. And things are more expenisve here! No wonder people can't afford ANYTHING here! They are so happy having so little. I think we could learn a thing or two from them!

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Photos

On the mountain top
Kids are eating their snack after VBS.

Armenia Baptist view
This is looking out of the church.

Lady in red
Adorable...need i say more??

Colors of Belize
Playing w/ the kids at the Belmopan Orphanage.

'Simon Dice'
These kids only speak spanish, so we played 'Simon Dice' & we'd say 'Simon no digo' when they did it when 'Simon didn't say!'

Wanna go play? I dunno, what do u think?
So cute, we tried to get these guys to go play w/ the other kids. They were shy at first but finally they did.

Comments

[Kathy Logan]

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Brittany, What a great thing you are doing and enjoying it keep up the good work. The pictures of the children are awesome Take care KAthy

[BOB]

If only everyone was like you
I hope you persuade other people to do what you are doing

[Monica]

Hi Brittany, I was with the St. John's group in Armenia Village last week. Everytime someone asks about it, I can't help but smile and remember all the kids at VBS. Where are you going after Belize?

[Megan]

Love this blog...
BJ- Missing you, but loving how and what you right! Feel like I'm still there, sharing a bed in the Tai San! Can't wait to see you in early Sept!