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

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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.

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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

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