picture gallery

love the landcruiser

Pete Fisher, Ted Grigsby & Dan Anderson (in the foreground with the largest head) enjoy hanging off the Landcruiser as we venture into on of the ENLACE communities.

Pastor Luis

Pastor Luis Cliteño and his wife, Dalila, in the community of El Paraiso (Paradise). Pastor Luis just began a small church, Iglesia Monte Sinai and shared some of the challenges and joys of being a Pastor in El Salvador with the team. Pastor Guy & Pastor Chris wore both deeply moved by the testimony of this young Pastor.

Thats Fútbol

Not soccer. We are in Central America and here it is "Fútbol." If you have some good footwork, it is the international relational bridge to all school boys (and men also) in El Salvador. Ted Grigsby plays with some local kids.

school time

The team was able to visit more then one school throughout the week and see how many rural children are educated in El Salvador.

The team

The team from River West with one of El Salvador's most fertile valley's in the background. (Minus Pastor Guy & Gerry Friesen). (Back row L-R) ENLACE missionary volunteer, Shane Wimerly, Ted Grigsby and Dan Anderson. (Front row L-R), Peter Fisher, Grady Guy, ENLACE missionary volunteer, Tina Anderso, Trevor Gray and Chris Coffman

Alfredo talks about water

Clean potable water is on everyone's mind in El Salvador. It is vital to health, agriculture and, well, life. Alfredo Vargas, ENLACE Director of Operations, shares some thoughts prior to a local water board meeting. The River West team was impressed by deep relationships that are easily recognized between ENLACE staff members and church & community leaders. They could really see how the time and investment involved in the ENLACE process develops strong relationships and real community transformation.

Pete Listens

Peter Fisher listens as the ENLACE staff conduct a meeting with church leaders from two new churches.

Smile

Grady Guy enchants some local schoolkids with his dance moves!

Doris leads a community meeting

The River West team was able to visit all four of the key regions that ENLACE works in and see first hand how community transformation happens. Namely, one meeting at a time. In this photo ENLACE Church & Community advisor, Doris de Leon talks to the community in Abilenes about upcoming opportunities for workshops on how to supplement family nutrition with home gardens and other intiatives.

Victorio shares a thought

Prior to a community meeting, Pastor Victorio, now considered a vital community leader in Abilenes, shares a thought with group. Victorio and his family hosted the team when they toured the region.

An Inspiring Moment

Ted Grigsby & Grady Guy observe the sun setting over a beautiful valley of fields and homes.

Smiley Grady

Grady Guy offers an early morning smile as he does his daily devotions. Mission trips are a great way to be part of God's mission for the church, but are also an amazing opportunity to spend time focused on God and His hand on your own life as well.

Too much cute

What can we really say that this photo doesn't already tell you?

Chris Before His First Sip

This is what Pastor Chris Coffman looks like before his first sip of morning joe. Fortunately, Nora, Pastor Victorio's wife grows and roasts her own coffee blend and Chris was back to normal after a few minutes.

Celebrating Mother's Day

In El Salvador, Mother's Day is a BIG holiday and is celebrated mid-week. Schools tend to throw events for the big day and this boy was preparing for his school's celebration. Now that is a nice bouquet!