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Living As ServantsServ i n g Chr i s t Thr ou gh Se rv i n g Othe r s
Coming back to the US from Guatemala usually
requires a bit of an adjustment, but coming back during
a global pandemic has been all new territory. We were
immediately surprised by the ongoing debate around
wearing a mask in public. In Guatemala, not wearing a
mask in public comes with a fine of between $1,000 -
$25,000, leaving very little to debate!
The differences in these responses point to symptoms
of greater poverty that is experienced in Guatemala.
While they are progressing in reopening, the local
economies in Guatemala are operating at a minimum.
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By Dylan Brobst, Director of Operations for SARF
Guatemala
A MESSAGE FROMDYLAN BROBST
VOLUNTEERAPPRECIATIONBREAKFAST
I N T H I S I S S U E
WORK CAMP RECAP
S E P T E M B E R - O C T O B E R 2 0 2 0 VOL. 20 | ISSUE 5
S E P T E M B E R - O C T O B E R 2 0 2 0 VOL. 20 | ISSUE 5
100 volunteers
3,000 hours
100,000dollars
37 families
Critical repairs
and access
ramps built for
now living in
safer, healthier
homes!
Christ's love
shown
through
serving with
humility and
love.
spent with
families isolated
without anyone
caring for their
wellbeing.
saved to use
towards critical
needs like food,
utilities, and
medical care!
2020 WorkCamp Recap
With all of the uncertainty earlier this
year, we made the tough decision to
shift gears and pause all of our in-
person operations. We weren't sure
when we would be able to resume any
volunteer opportunities. Our annual
summer work camps seemed less than
feasible. But God wasn't finished with
2020!
After 2 months and much prayer, God
made a path to move forward! We
began serving our community, putting
safety in the forefront. God even
provided beautiful weather for our
teams and we accomplished amazing
things by sharing His love, mercy and
grace!
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Some businesses are able to remain open due to
their secure nature, however none of the
families that we serve are employed by these
types of businesses. Pre-COVID unemployment
rate in Guatemala was 50%. The pandemic has
created an immeasurable impact on most
Guatemalan families. Stimulus packages and
food deliver programs facilitated by all levels of
government have helped, but the general
population is still suffering greatly.
In comparison to Pennsylvania, Guatemala is
slightly smaller in size but home to 5 million
more residents! This factored with other
socioeconomic conditions make the threat of
mass outbreak more dangerous and more
probable. The government and other aid
organizations are doing their best to treat and
house those infected, but a lot hangs in the
balance.
S E P T E M B E R - O C T O B E R 2 0 2 0 VOL. 20 | ISSUE 5
We are greatful to those who have donated
towards our food distribution efforts to help not
only the 13 families we serve, but also their
surrounding communities. The need continues,
however, and since the economy is struggling,
our families are still finding it very difficult to
find employment in their areas of expertise like
selling goods, cleaing houses, and basic
construction.
These families are fighting for their lives on a
daily basis. We are thankful for your continued
prayers and support.
WELCOME BACK TO THE GRINDby Emmet P . Waters
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
NOVEMBER 7, 2020
G e t y o u r t i c k e t s h e r e :w w w . b i t . l y / v o l b r e a k 2 0 2 0
o r R S V P t o H e a t h e r K i n g ( 7 1 7 ) 3 7 8 - 0 3 3 6h e a t h e r k i n g @ s e r v a n t s . o r g
P l e a s e j o i n u s s o w e c a n e x p r e s s o u r g r a t i t u d e .
S t i l l M e a d o w C h u r c h o f t h e N a z a r e n eY o r k C i t y C a m p u s
3 5 0 C h e s t n u t S t , Y o r k , P A 1 7 4 0 3
Founder/CEO - Trent Davis
Director of SARF Operations - Dylan Brobst
Director of Home Helps - Steve Fowler
Director of Ministry Development - Lisa Sica
Servants Executive Team
Servants, Inc. | 100 Redco Avenue, Suite C-0 | Red Lion | PA 17356
T: 717-378-0336 | www.servants.org
S E P T E M B E R - O C T O B E R 2 0 2 0 VOL. 20 | ISSUE 5
8:00 AM
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