Outreach and evangelism

Outreach and evangelism came up periodically during discussions between North Americans and Crescent Hill’s Guatemalan partners. Gerardo repeated that Crescent Hill visits to El Estor had produced a buzz among the neighborhoods in a town not used to seeing many North Americans. People in the community were curious and wondered when CHPC folks would return. I also explained that people come to and stay at Crescent Hill partly because of our exciting mission endeavors, and the Guatemalan partnership is certainly one of such endeavors that has generated excitement and provided focus, as well as spinoffs (such as the English classes and Spanish-language Bible study). I also explained that one reason why young people who might otherwise drift away from the church stay involved in the church and its youth group is the opportunity to participate in mission trips – including to Guatemala – which they become excited about. In these ways, Crescent Hill and Estoreño Presbytery’s involvement in the partnership serves an outreach and evangelism function for both of us.

- Perry