Ivanrest Impact Ministries – Guatemala

Wow, first, I would like to say that I LOVE your picture!! haha Second, I love you so much and I am so sad I wont be there with you, but I know God has a plan in all of this and I just can’t wait to see what His is for you!! I can’t wait to hear what happens, all your amazing experiences, what you learn, and how you change! I hope you have a lot of fun, but I also hope you take the time to slow down, get serious, and make sure you absorb every moment while you are there!! I love you, good luck, have fun, come back to me, tell me everything that happenes, and teach me everything you learn!

amber:( i am SO sad i am not going with you! i so wish i could lay on the floor again and have you step on my bed and get sick because of it.. aw! i love you girl have so much fun! i hope your room this year has a working shower, and no bugs, and doesnt smell like medicine, and.. well yeah:) maybe a door on the bathroom would be nice!
anyway i love you have so much fun!!!!
love sandy

Hola guapa!
Espero que te pases muy bien en Guatemala. Va a ser magnifico que puedas comunicar con la gente. Diviertate!!!

Hola new friend
Ihope you have such a great time and have great experiences! God is going to use you greatly! just remember that if/when you get sick, you wont be so crazy as you are now! so dont get sick

love
aj

hi amb! this is britt and i just want to say i miss you sooo much! but i am feeding your fish, and he is doing well. i also have a Harry Potter test that i want to give to you because it tells you if you know harry potter! nick and justin say hi too! and mom and dad say they miss you and can’t wait to see you! they also say they are praying for you. WE LOVE YOU!

Hi friend! I miss you! I hope that you are having an amazing time. I want to hang out when you get back ok?? Watch tommy boy again :] haha. I love you and I’m praying for you!
Love you!

I hope you haven’t made any of the kids throw up yet. I love you

Amber,

Well, I am sure by now you have made it to Benedicion and are working hard after a good nights rest?!. Sorry I did not get to speak with you and introduce myself at the prayer meeting on Tuesday morning. Brenda and I are your your “warriors” for the week, so know that we will pray for you numerous times each day. God is going to doing some amazing things this week through you, Amber. Keep your eyes, ears and heart open to his purpose for you this week. We look forward to hearing this story unfold in the next few days… Take some alone time each day and feel Gods Spirit working in you and the team.

Blessings and Prayers,

Randy & Brenda Goodyke

Hello Amber,

We got your note today and hope that you are growing and learning deep things about Christ and yourself as you serve others. Praying for your health/safety and your good work!

Love ya,
Aunt J/Uncle J/Jenna/Sophie/Heidi and Brodee

Amber. I am soo happy for you. I hope and pray that God is using you to your fullest. I wish I was there with you. Stay open to God and his plans for you.
Jason

Come In CandyCane!!!!!!
AAAAHHH!!! That movie is on!!! I really just laughed out loud when I saw it was on! I wish you were here to watch it with me. I miss you mucho and I can’t wait until you get home tuesday. I really am sitting here laughing my head off because it just said the line!! oh i miss you so much!! I love you and I hope you are having an amazing time!!

Amber:
Know that we are praying for you as you once again serve God by serving His children in Guatemala. We know that He has exciting things planned for you to do and amazing things to show you about His faithfulness and power. We are anxious to see the pictures and read the stories, but will remain patient with God’s timing to get everything technical operational again…. We pray that you will find absolute JOY in each and every task, big and small, that God calls you to do! Watch and listen for Him to reveal Himself to you! And shine brightly!
God bless you,
The Dooleys

Proverbs 13:9a
The light of the righteous shines brightly….

Hi Amber
I’m not sure you got my email before you left but I hope so because I didn’t get a chance to connect with you. I’ve been praying for you since you left and I’m hoping you are healthy and God is really blessing your time there. I’ve heard this is an amazing trip and I will keep praying that the people there are drawn to Jesus by what you’re doing. Have a great day!

Brenda Goodyke

Hi Am! We miss you! Hope all is going well and you have been staying healthy. Sounds like the Lord is really using you all to do some amazing things! We pray that you will be a blessing to all as you continue to love and draw people to Jesus! P.S. hi amb! this is britt! just wanted to say hi and that i miss you and cant wait to see you! i also got my braces so you can see taht too! i love you!

Hey there!

I got back from Montana this morning at 5:30am after a long drive. It was amazing, I can’t wait to tell you about it and show you pictures. I wish you could have gone with me because I miss you alot. I hope you are having a great time down there with everyone. I think about you every day and pray that you will come home safely and soon! I’m sure God is using all you gifts to impact the people down there and I can’t wait to see you on Tuesday night at Ivanrest when you get back and give you a big hug . See you on Tuesday,

Love,

Matt

FRIENDS AND LOVERS,
I love you guys so much and I miss everyone! Thank you guys so much for your posts because they mean a lot to us to be able to know that you are all supporting and praying for us back at home. We were able to read all the posts yesterday, but today is the first day we have been able to reply because we are at McDonald’s right now! My McFlurry tastes great. I haven’t gotten sick yet and there were only a couple people who felt a little sick this trip which is awesome! I have been having such an awesome time here in Guate and I know God has used us in such amazing ways while we have been here. I don’t want to come leave all the beautiful children behind! I’m crying right now, seriously. I miss you all and I will see you tomorrow, God willing.
I love you,
Amber

Amber,
What an awesome time you have had! I am so jealous! You are incredible and I know that God has used you mightly! I am praying that tonight goes well and that everyone can truly become sold out for Christ!
Kristy

hey beautiful,
I hope that you have an amazing last day in Guatamala. I know that you all have made a huge difference in the lives of the people down there. I started Calvin Chemistry Camps today, it was alot of fun. It’s nice to know I’m getting out of work everyday at 3:30 (at least for this week, I might have to roof the week of the 4th of July.) I also found a place to live in Kalamazoo with my friends Dave and Jeff. It’s a 4 bedroom apartment (the 4th guy is one of Dave’s friends from Western) the place looks really nice, it has a pool and a hot tub and a small gym right in the area. It’ll be different than living in a house but I’m glad I’m living with people I know at least. Have a wonderful time while you are still down there but I really can’t wait to see you on tuesday when you get back. I miss you lots!!! Te Amo.

Love,
Matt

Dear Amber,
My prayer for you this week has been the words of Selah’s song “Press On” When you’ve given your all…in Jesus’ name you press on! Dear LORD with the prize clear before our eyes, we find the strength to press on! I know the strength to be the face and smile, hands, arms, feet and heart of Christ came from Him. It was so evident in the pictures of you. Your mom and dad must be so proud to know they have raised a daughter with a tender heart toward loving others to Jesus. You make me want to be more like Him. Thanks for loving Him so well for the rest of us. Have a safe trip home. In His love and care, Mary