An ACS missions team served in Orange Walk, Belize from March 25-April 1. Led by faculty member Dave Genter, 13 students and ACS staff member Amy Culleny helped teach Vacation Bible School, ran a Young Adults Bible study, built bunk beds for needy families, and shared the gospel with local community members.
Easter Sunday was the first day of the missions trip and the team attended Easter service at Trial Farm Pentecostal Church in Orange Walk. Later that day, the ACS missions team traveled throughout the community, inviting adults to the next church service and children to the upcoming Vacation Bible School. They also took prayer requests and prayed with community members.
Seventy-eight children from the community participated in the Vacation Bible School. The ACS Missions Team ran five different stations: snacks, sports, crafts, Bible, and dance. On the last day of VBS, the ACS team was thrilled to see several children accept Jesus into their hearts.
Building bunk beds was one of the most rewarding parts of the trip because the team was also able to deliver the beds to needy families and see the joy on the faces of adults and children who are used to sharing a bed or sleeping on the dirt floor.
During the final debriefing session, everyone on the team began the session in worship and then took turns sharing their most impactful experiences and encouraging each other. It was truly an unforgettable experience for our students.