Ivanrest Impact Ministries – Guatemala

MEGA! im so excited i love you!

Hi Megan
Just got a note today that I am your prayer partner from Ivanrest. I know I join a whole host of friends, family and others from Ivanrest that are praying for your team and you. I may not write you every day that you are there, but know my thoughts and prayers are for you. I will follow every word that is posted on the site and hope to follow your whole trip. I know God will use you in wonderful ways. Just open up your heart and your arms. I am so excited for you.
Sya Vogelzang

HI Megan
My prayers are with you as you leave tomorrow. We pray for safe travel and good health. What an awesome thing to live right with the village you will build for. It is a great time to bond with the people there. I think the Lord has special plans for you and this team.. savor every moment.

Have an awesome time Megan! You’re in my prayers.

megan!! i hope that you have a great time in guatamala! we will miss you at the open gyms this week!! ill be praying for you!!

Megan,
I am so proud of you! You have done a phenomenal job in all the preparation and work getting ready for this trip. Kevin has said many times that he has no idea how he would have got it all done with out your help! You are an amazing woman who has so many gifts and talents that are being used by God to bless others. I am so grateful that you are in my life. Have a blessed time and I am so geeked that Chris is there with you!! What a blast! You are in my prayers! Love you, Kristy

Hi love!! I’m missing you and wishing I could be there with you… But I hope you are having the most amazing trip yet! Can you sneak some children home for me? I would really appreciate it.. I’m praying for you all while you stay in the village as that is a little different, but I can’t wait to hear about the ways God uses even that! Stay safe and healthy! Love you

i miss you & hope you are having a great time treat chris with patience & love. hoping you are doing great w/the people. i have heard from so many people the great job you did before the trip w/organization & leadership & it makes me so proud of who you are as a child in christ!!! we pray that you are all feeling well & you have special energy from God to get done what needs to be done. troy says that he wants to use the verse you quoted on tuesday for his 8th grade verse under his picture & it about made me cry thinking how much that touched him. i have been praying around the clock for all of your team!!
love you lots & i will see you in 4 days, 18hrs. & about 22 minutes. love mom

Hi megan, Keeping in touch through the Ivanrest e-mail etc. It sounds like you are working hard already and not enough sleep. We are praying that you and Chris and all the rest are blessed with an extra amount of energy from God and that you will be able to keep up with the physical work but above all touching lives in a variety of ways. What a blessing to be involved in this ministry. You are in our thoughts and prayers a hundred times a day, excited for you and the team. Keep up the good work and we will stay in contact daily. We praise God for you and feel blessed to have you for our special grandaughter. Love ya loads, Grandma and Grandpa

Hi Sweet Baby Girl,
Missing you tons! Making sure to tell everyone so many prayers are being raised to the heavens daily for your whole team!!
I’m looking at our pictures in the Den by the computer and now I am crying, ah, you’re the best daughter and you make our life complete. Thank you for using your gifts to glorify our Saviour in Guatemala. I’m envious that you are there. I would like to see you in action.
Getting ready for a party tonight. Have a Great Day and a restful nights sleep.

Love you lots,

XXOOXXOOXX Mom & Dad

Hi Megan, I had a fun day volunteering at Nice Twice – I love being able to meet so many different customers, hear their stories and hopefully encourage them in a variety of ways. It is special being a child of God and now for you also to minister in such a special way. Hoping that your dedication of the homes went well and now on to your next destination. Savor each minute because the time goes so fast. I know that you are feeling the prayers of family and friends. We miss you but knowing you are doing what you love to do. Talk to you again soon. Love, Grandma and Grandpa

Megan:
I don’t think you know us, but we are praying for you while you are in Guatemala. It’s obvious you have a love for the people there and a desire to serve God in Guatemala because you have been there before! The pictures I remember of you from previous years are of you holding the little children with a huge smile on your face! There will be many opportunities to again be God’s vessel of showing them what little treasures they are in His sight–and in yours!
God bless you!
The Dooleys

Matthew 19:14
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Hi Megan
Our thoughts are with you as you head out to the med clinics today. That opens up all new doors then the previous days. It is a fun day playing with the kids but very emotional when you see all the pain and suffering of so many people. Not only physically but also spirituallly. We will pray for you all as the gospel is presented to them,that their hearts are open. We pray for good health for the team as we hear a few are struggling a little and that your travels also go smoothly and that the vans are able to handle so many people. I am sure God is smiling at all the love and care that you are showing to these beautiful people of Guatemala. Thinking of you often and love reading all about you and what people write about you. You truly are a blessing.

we are so glad to finally see you beautiful face!!from what we can see the weather looks like it has been good to get some work done, that is great!! troy won again in baseball so they are undefeated in tournament play, they won against the team that has not lost yet this year. dad is being a pyromaniac outside with all the brush be the front of the driveway. tuesday can’t get here soon enough & then we get to spend all day thursday together @ the game I am so excited!! post more pictures so i can see you in action. love you & miss you tons, troy says xxooxxoo too
love from the fam

MEGS HOWS IT GOING? WE MISS YOU VERY MUCH AND CHRIS ALSO [MAYBE] I HAVE BEEN THINKING AND PRAYING FOR YOU & THE TEAM ALL WEEK LONG. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR RETURN HOME. CONTINUE TO WORK HARD AND ENJOY THE CHILDREN.TAKE CARE OF CHRIS. TELL ROSS V.L.TO KEEP SMILING. LOVE DAD

Hi Megan,

Just wanted to let you know you are in our prayers this week. It sounds like you guys have had an exhausting but very fulfilling week. How wonderful you can share God’s love to the villagers you meet. We hope you don’t have any more van breakdowns and give our love to all the kids you meet!

Hi Chris

It is sunday mornind and grandma Vis is looking over my shoulder. We just looked at the photos and they are awesome. Grandma wants you to know she is thinking about you and praying for you guys, and looking forward to seeing you when you get home. Love you, be safe and work hard. Let your light shine in everthing you do. Bye

Hi Megan!! We just found out today at coffee that we could send you a message. So!!!!! proud of both you and Chris. From the looks of the pictures, looks like you’re having a great time. I’m sure all of the children are loving to have you there. We love you and know that you are doing what God has asked you to do. Remember that you have been , and will continue to be in our prayers. We love you and can’t wait to hear all the stories, and see all the pictures.

Hi Megan
Today your last day in Guatemala. I hope you get a little well deserved rest today and that you also get to go to the market. It is fun to see how the people sell their wares and also help them with a little money.And to bring back things that help remind you of your experience there. I hope you get to go to the new base and get a little mountain top experience there as well.
(All though you have been on a mountain most of your trip.) Have fun with your team as you pack and have your last devotions together. I am sure the singing tonight will be awesome. God bless you and give you safe travels home.

Megan, thanks for all the hard work you have done to make this trip such a success!! You are simply incredible!!! I can’t wait to see you and hear all the stories!
Love you tons,
Kristy

Megs,
I love you. I miss you