HBC MISSIONS COMMITTEE

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Friday, January 20, 2012

Update from Missionary Ashley Van Dyke









Hola a todos. My name is Ashley, and I am 24 years old. I grew up in Rindge, NH in an amazing Christian family. There are 6 kids in my family but the extended family is growing… more nieces and nephews!

When I was 13 years old I felt God speaking to me about Missions. This is now something I have been involved with for about ten years. I love meeting new people, learning languages and cultures, and telling others about Jesus and what He did for us.

In March of 2011, I went down to start a new ministry with the young girls in Zacapa, Guatemala. I have been meeting with them on a regular basis and doing bible study. Since March, I have been spending one-on-one time with each of these girls. Other things I am involved in: regular home visits, help with the music ministry, teaching Sunday school classes in Piedras Azules and Juan Ponce and being available for whatever else is needed.

I came home in December for the Holidays to reevaluate and see where God wanted me. He is leading me back to Zacapa, Guatemala with these youth girls. I am heading back Febuary 1st to continue with Astrid, Sinitia, Cindy, Brenda, Barbara, Shadya, Ana, Clara, Paola, Joselyn and maybe some more!

Prayer Requests:
• Wisdom to know how to lead the Youth Girls
• Protection
• Knowing when and where to help out with so many needs
• For the youth girls and their own personal relationship with God
• That I continue to grow and seek God in everything that I do