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GIVING A NEW VOICE TO THE CHILDREN OF GUATEMALA IN ORDER

T H AT T H E Y M AY P RO C L A I M W H AT T H E L O R D H A S D O N E .
PSALM 118:17

Final Goodbyes

For those of you who may not know,

I recently went to the States for a
This
week to receive an Outstanding
newsletter
Alumnus Award at Harding
is a
University. It was a very special time
publication for me and a huge honor to be given
of Jennifer
this award. I was able to talk about
Giesemann, my sweet children in Guatemala and
honor the school in a special way.
Speech Pathologist and
Missionary to the New Life
Since my return from the States, I
School, Santa Maria de
have hit the ground running. Two
Jesus, Sacatepequez,
days after my return, I was able to
Guatemala
participate in the graduation
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ceremonies at New Life. The 6th
grade parents had named me
madrina or the godmother of the
6th grade class. I was a participant in
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the ceremony and shared a few
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words with the class, encouraging
them to take what they had learned
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Christ
I also escaped a few days with some
close friends to spend some time
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Then, on Wednesday, Sandra and I
funds:
took the moms support group on a
For Jennifer Giesemanns
final outing to the beach. For many
Guatemala Mission Fund
of them, it was their first time to see
OR
the ocean. I loved being able to share
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this experience with them. I shared
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with them all that I had learned from
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them and what I appreciated about
then my name under
them. We all had a special sharing
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time; and, of course, many tears

were shed as well. It was a very
special day with a lot of laughter,
tears, and joy. It was a wonderful
way to conclude my time with these
women who have made such an
impact on my life.
I am very excited that one of our
teachers at New Life who is
finishing her degree in Social Work
will be helping Sandra lead the
group next year. This is a huge
answer to prayers.

Things have been moving so fast

here as I conclude my time that it has
been hard to reflect on my
experiences and all that God has
done in my time in Guatemala. I
hope to share with you soon more of
how I have seen Him move. I ask
that you continue your prayers for all
the teachers, students, and parents at
the New Life School. Please pray
that God touches the hearts of other
therapists and volunteers to be a part
of the school. Part of my heart will
always be in Guatemala, and I know
that I will continue to be involved in
this wonderful ministry in the years
to come. Thank you again for all you
have done to support me and the
school in my time here in
Guatemala!
~Jennifer
PS- See next page for pictures!!!!

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Sharing time with the

moms at the beach
Sandra and I in our trajes that the
mothers group gave us this year.

Acting as madrina at
the graduation
ceremony

Anyely, one of our kindergarten graduates.

What a difference this school has made in
her life!