Late-vigil gathering

Taking a break from the prayer vigil, half a dozen Crescent Hill folks interested in Guatemala mission greeted returning participant Ana and then brainstormed about the vigil, the summer mission trip, Sunday’s lunch program, and a next gathering. The group thanked Andrea, Soni, and Mary for their leadership with the vigil. They had previously decided to leave up the prayer vigil “stations” for Sunday morning worship. Perry outlined different options for the trip, including the availability of slightly more affordable plane tickets and the option of skipping a late-trip sightseeing segment, staying in a hotel in Rio Dulce, and financing a second project besides the Bibles. The group opted to try not to drop any of those more affordable options and to go to Tikal as the late-trip sightseeing option. The trip would cost somewhere between $1,000 and $1,400, depending on how aggressive and successful fund-raising (already begun for any youth with last week’s Talent Show/Silent Auction). The group projected that about 15 people might go on the trip. Andrea agreed to help set up for the lunch, which will include a blessing, some eating, a PowerPoint presentation by Perry and run-through of a tentative schedule, and then questions and answers/discussion. Perry will have applications for those interested. Some who may be interested will not be there Sunday. The deadline for applications and a $300 installment payment will be Sunday, April 15. The next Guatemala gathering will be at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, at Stephanie, Vincent, and Perry’s St. Matthews home. After the meeting conversations ensued with Ellen and Gerardo, who was preparing for Monday’s Estoreño Presbytery meeting.

-Perry