Ivanrest Impact Ministries – Guatemala


Alisha Kikkert

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hey lish! i think that’s really cool you are able to do these kind of things. we’ll have to catch up when ur summer isn’t so busy. well have a fun safe trip!

bren

Comment by bren

Alisha. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and the team daily the next week. I hope you are able to successfully give and to give thoroughly, but also, to take away from this once in a lifetime experience. God will be with you in all that you over the next 8 days… let HIM shine.
I love you,
Ty.

Comment by Ty

Hey Alisha!! Have a great time this week- I will be praying for you all!

Comment by Abby Brower

hey tisha, its so cool that you guys are going to share your faith, i just pray that as well as you impact the people with the name of Christ, that you guys also discover a new love for your father in heaven!
praying for you guys!
Taylor

Comment by Taylor Jean

hey lish hope this trip goes the best for you.. have an awesome time!! ull be in my prayers, have a safe trip…

Comment by TayFed

Hi Alisha, Hope the flying went great, although it sounds like some delays and a very long day. You are in my prayers as you start the building days. What a privilege you have to give someone a house! And then the greater gift of a knowlege of Jesus. Stay safe, healthy, and grow in this experience.
Your prayer partner,
Lynn McInnis

Comment by Lynn

Hi Alisha,
Hope you had an uneventful flight down to Guatemala (except for the sitting on the tarmac)! Kelly (Crip) told me you were going to be part of her team – sounds like you’ll have a lot of fun! Have a great time, stay safe and healthy, and we’ll be keeping you in our prayers!
Love – Kelly’s mom

Comment by Jodi

Hey sister! I hope you made it there ok and it wasn’t too early in the morning! Good luck and stay strong throughout the week! I will be praying for you! Love you!

Comment by Carrie

Hey alisha! i hope you having an awesome time! your prob getting super tan!….Im praying for ya girl!

Comment by Kendra

Hey Alisha,
I pray things are going well and on schedule in spite of the delay. There is much to do, but it is so important to take time for the people,too. Enjoy, stay healthy, and grow in your faith. I am praying for you. Your prayer partner, Lynn

Comment by Lynn

Hey Alisha, hope you are enjoying the warm weather it is cold up here in Michigan. You are in my prayers. May God give you the energy on those sleepless nights! Love Aunt Sal

Comment by Aunt Sal

Alisha!!!
I’m so excited that you get to have this wonderful opportunity to get away from Grandville and the soccer fields and volleyball courts and just focus on serving God and others in Guatemala! I’m sure you’ll still get to play soccer with the kids there, but that will be different! I’m praying that God will give you JOY in all you do; that you will realize all you do is worship and praise to Him…building homes, playing with the kids, loving people.!!! How great to be making a difference for all ETERNITY!
God bless you,
Lynette Dooley
PS Jordan an

Comment by Lynette Dooley

oops…
PS Jordan and the team from Malawi is supposed to get back tonight at midnight!

“God, light that fire again in my heart. I was planned for Your pleasure, so help me to worship You. I was formed for Your family, so let me fellowship. I was created to be like Christ, so keep me growing. I was shaped to serve you, so help me to be faithful in my ministry.”
Rick Warren

“The One who calls you is faithful and He will do it.” I Thes 5:24 NIV

Comment by Lynette Dooley

Hi Alisha,
I’m praying for you and the team this week, that you are healthy, and able to get the houses built.
I’ll be praying tomorrow during dedication time, I know how intense and awesome that is.
Stay safe, have a wonderful, God- filled few days yet. Mary Molegraaf

Comment by Mary Molegraaf

Alisha,
I pray that you are having a great experience. I miss you but you are doing what the Lord is leading you to do. Be safe, work hard, pray often and enjoy this time. Praying for you and everyone on the team.
Luv ya! Mom

Comment by Kathy

Hey Alisha,
Miss you around the house. Hope you are having fun and be safe this week. Can’t wait to see you again. I love you,
Tom

Comment by Tom

Hey little sister, when are you coming home? Because the house is becoming a little messy…haha just kidding. I hope you are having a great time down there and enjoying a new experience that is completley different that what you are used to. Im praying for you and hoping you grow through this experience. Good luck on the rest of the trip and also with the flying.

Comment by Kevin

Hey Alisha!

I’m praying that your trip is going well and that you remain safe. God bless your work!

Comment by Coach T

ALisha!!! I hope you’re having a great time so far. I miss you but that little purple ribbon reminds me of you :) haha well stay safe and healthy and I’ll continue to pray for you. I love you!

~ Liz

Comment by Liz Van Ryn

Hey Alisha
Just wanted to say Hi to you and
again let you know that you have
been covered in prayer this past
week. You guys are amazing and it
has been great to hear the little
bits and pieces of how things are going!

We know that the Lord can and does
do amazing things and I know that
he will do these things in and thru
you also. I wish Kevin was able to
go because I think that he would
love it but maybe we can talk him
into going next year! (You know that
I think Kevin is pretty special)
Anyways, we will continue to pray
for you as you continue to work for
him!

Comment by Lisa Van Dyken

Lish,

Hope you aren’t too exhausted. Glad that everyone made it to base despite the setbacks. Can’t weait to hear all about your trip when you return. It had been hard not hearing from you, but it is all in the plan. Be safe on the next part of your journey. See ya Tuesday!!

Luv yah, Mom

Comment by Kathy

Hi Alisha,
Hoping all is going well for you. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and pray that you have some wonderful experiences in Guatemala.
Take care, stay safe and well!
Love, Jodi Berens

Comment by Jodi Berens

Hi Alisha, On to the medical clinics. I’m so glad I wrote those notes before you left, since you guys haven’t been able to read this yet. You are in my prayers as you finish strong. Stay healthy, experience much, and feel God all around you. See you Tuesday!
Your prayer partner, Lynn

Comment by Lynn McInnis

Hey Alisha!!! I hope all is well and I will be keeping you and the rest of the group in my prayers!

Josh

Comment by Josh Potter

Hi Alisha!
I am typing this in the Detroit airport on Saturday. My flight from Vienna to Amsterdam to Detroit just got here. I have been sitting here reading about your team’s adventures in Guatemala so far. It sounds both challenging and faith-building!
Speaking of soccer, the Croatia national team was staying in the same hotel that I was in in Vienna.
I hope all goes well until your return on Tuesday.
I will continue to be praying for you and your group. The impact you have made will extend well beyond the end of your week there!

Love Dad

Comment by Dad

Alisha,
Just viewed the pics posted. Looks like you worked hard, but had time to minister and enjoy. I am praying for you and the team and the impact you will be making on the families that you meet. Prayers for safety on the final legs of your journey. Can’t wait to see you and hear all about it.

Love, Mom

Comment by Kathy

Alisha:
What FUN it was to see all the pictures and to smile at our computer screen at your smiling face! It will be just as fun to hear how God has used you to impact lives for all ETERNITY!!! I’m so glad that you were able to be a part of this trip and to see firsthand how God can use you and work through you to perform miracles in the lives of His beloved children in Guatemala…and in Grandville when you get back!
God bless you,
The Dooleys

Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Comment by Lynette Dooley

you’ve got so many comments! a lot of people really love you Alisha!! Enjoy your last couple days there and come home safely! I know that God has used you for wonderful things!

Comment by Carrie

Almost over, hard to believe today is your last day there. Can’t wait to see you and hear all about the trip. Prayers for you and all the team as you complete your work there. Have a safe trip home and I will see you tomorrow night!!!!

Love…………….. Mom

Comment by Kathy

Hey Lish, I know its near the end of your trip, and i havent wrote on your blog yet, but ive been praying for you and for the rest of your team. I know that you guys have been leaving an impact on those people. But you are going to be the one who was changed. Ive been praying to the Lord that he would keep you safe and healthy, but also that this experience opens your eyes to the pain and poverty in the world. I know that you filled with the passion and the love of God, and i know that he will use you after this trip, to glorify his name even more so. Im so proud of you and i love you mwah……Courtney Lynn

Comment by Courtney

Alisha,
I am hoping you have had an incredible trip. What a great opportunity this has been for you. We are praying for safe travels back home and hope you have stayed well.
Take care and be safe.
Love, Mrs. Berens

Comment by Jodi Berens

HEY! i am sitting in a Mcdonalds typing this! we just went shopping!! This trip has been amazing! Its amazing to help people not only with their health, but with their spiritual lives!!! I haven’t gotten sick yet!! Thank you all for writing on my blog! Thank you for all the prayers and the support too!! well i have to give someone else a turn on the computer! I will see you tomorrow!

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