As 2019 comes to an end, we take time to reflect on all that this past year has held for our MVP family. Each year we are amazed by the extent of our reach and testimonies of all that we have accomplished. With humility we remember that we are God’s instruments, working with Him to bring the way of his Kingdom to our world.

Students during their last week of school

The blue and white flash of school uniforms running through the courtyard along with the screams and chatter of students playing at recess fill our memories. We can still see the sweat falling from their cheeks, their eyes full of questions, their deep belly laughs and shrieks of joy. Their world seems complete in this moment, without fear of the future, and with only fading memories of pain that are quickly forgotten with a recess game.  As the bell rings at 11am, announcing the end of recess, students flood into the classroom like a swarm of bees filling the hive. They enter with curiosity, hopeful for the opportunity to dream and to discover a new world, a better world. A new world, where life is not interrupted by the pain and brokenness of violence or poverty. A new world, where they can all continue to smile, to play, to share, and to heal from their brokenness through the joy and laughter of a simple recess game.

Following the tradition of years past, we celebrated the end of 2019 with our Gala Dinner. Our Gala brings together all those who have, in some way, dreamed with our MVP family in El Salvador throughout the 2019 school year. Together with volunteers, pastors, community leaders, teachers, and family members we enjoyed God’s love expressed through our great MVP family as we gathered to fellowship and celebrate another year of ministry. During our Gala we also reflected together on God’s word, seeking hope and guidance for MVP in the year to come. See more pictures from our Gala Dinner on MVP’s Facebook Page.

Molly as MC

Eliberto reflecting on the parable of the seed

Enjoying family time during our December trip to El Salvador

We, Molly and Eliberto, had the privilege of traveling to El Salvador for the first two weeks of December this year. During our trip we accompanied our volunteers and MVP family in the end of the year celebrations and meetings, including our Gala Dinner, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. We are extremely grateful for our partners in mission – for all the effort they put forth week after week in the schools, for their growing faith in God and the vision of MVP, and for the great love they show to the students throughout the entire year.