Mission Firefly News & Updates

Pictures from the 5k

Stacia Jones — Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Take a look at our pictures from the 5k. Click Here to view pics

Mission Firefly 5K

Jenda Hillis — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Thank you all who supported our first annual Mission Firefly 5K! It was a huge success! We heard many positive remarks and everyone appeared to have a wonderful time. The course at Sharon Johnston Park is simply beautiful!

Thanks to you, we raised $3300 for missions! 100% of these funds will be used to benefit the village of San Antonio, Guatemala and Lunches of Love weekend backpack ministry.

We look forward to seeing you all next spring for the second annual Mission Firefly 5K!

Mission Firefly 5K

Mission Firefly — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

March 31, 2012

8:00 AM

Come run or walk to support Mission Firefly as we raise funds to meet the needs of local and global mission projects. Locally, we provide nutritious food to underprivileged children in schools through Backpack Blessings. Globally, we provide food, clean water, and medical needs to villages in Guatemala.

Click here to learn more.

Abby’s Post

Abby — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT

I am going to Guatemala in October for the third time. I am ten years old and have a three year old and eight year old brother. I miss playing with the kids in the village and think about them often. I can't wait to go back.

- Abby

October 2010 Trip Updates

Mission Firefly — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Hola from Guatemala. Our trip is going smoothly. Did I happen to mention the fact we had a small earthquake last night. Now if you are from the south no earthquake is small. Billy came running out of his room in a panic screaming like a small child .

Anyway the village is doing well despite nearly two weeks of constant rain which made a total mess out of the road. This has delayed construction of the sixth house but the footing and corner braces have been finished and hope to lay block tomorrow. The children were very happy to see the group and have enjoyed the crafts and games that were brought. Today was our so called off day many of the women went to the orphanage, while some of the men went to play golf. This is when Billy , David, Jason, Will and the Great Booba went to Pastor Jorge’s village to deliver 9 water filters and spread the love of Jesus. After our visit the 5 of us went to the Volcano Pacaya for a five mile horse ride and twenty mile hike (well maybe 2 mile horse ride and mile hike,which took Billy over and hour to complete). Anyone who does not believe there is a God needs to climb an active volcano and see his power.

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All in all friendships are still being built and strengthened. Firefly’s light is growing brighter in Guatemala thanks to all of you and most of all thanks to Jesus. Continue to pray for our safety and that we be used mightily by God.

March 2010 Trip Day 1

Mon, 01 Jan 1753 06:00:00 GMT

Trip: March 2010 Trip Area: San Antonio, Guatemala

The day started at 5:30am. We all ate breakfast at 7 and caught a very full shuttle to the airport at 7:30. Before breakfast was probably the hardest part of the entire trip in saying goodbye to the kids, probably one of the hardest things I've ever done and to top it off right before the shuttle was leaving they step on the bus and wave and tell us they love us, as Billy says my allergies kicked in at that moment.

March 2010 Trip Day 2

Mon, 01 Jan 1753 06:00:00 GMT

Trip: March 2010 Trip Area: San Antonio, Guatemala

Remember I finished day one saying He never promised it would be easy. Well there is no need to talk about how much sleep most of us got because it wasn't much. The buses (chicken buses) start running about 4 am, dogs bark all hours, roosters are insomniacs, and I'm not even sure what some of the noises I heard were but I'm pretty sure somebody was in some pain. Other than that the night was peaceful. I think a big part of it was that I was in San Lucas, Guatemala on a mission trip. Breakfast this morning consisted of pancakes, fruit, and omelets. The omelets were packed with salsa, onions and cheese. Trust me if you like salsa you will love Guatemala. Everything was good and it was a good start of our day with Bro. David leading us in devotion time.

March 2010 Trip Day 4

Mon, 01 Jan 1753 06:00:00 GMT

Trip: March 2010 Trip Area: San Antonio, Guatemala

St Patrick’s Day in Guatemala

March 2010 Trip Day 5

Mon, 01 Jan 1753 06:00:00 GMT

Trip: March 2010 Trip Area: San Antonio, Guatemala

Well today is our last day to visit the village. Our breakfast today was eggs, oatmeal, fried planteens, black beans and some type of sausage in hot sauce. I actually liked the sausage and planteens but black beans - no way Jose.

March 2010 Trip Day 6

Mon, 01 Jan 1753 06:00:00 GMT

Trip: March 2010 Trip Area: San Antonio, Guatemala

The Last Day

March 2010 Trip Summary

Mon, 01 Jan 1753 06:00:00 GMT

Trip: March 2010 Trip Area: San Antonio, Guatemala Photos: March Trip Photos

Well better late than never. We did not have internet where we stayed on this trip so no updates. Below is a summary of what we accomplished, I thought it would be good to hear some details from others and how this trip affected them. So I will be forwarding their thoughts over the next few days the first will be a daily journal from Bubba Jones. It was a success, we made new friends. Thank you to everyone who helped make a difference in the lives of those we are serving.

Upcoming Trip in July

Mon, 01 Jan 1753 06:00:00 GMT

Area: San Antonio, Guatemala

Hey everyone! Here are some brief details about our upcoming trip in July.