Hicattee Church Dedication

This past Sunday afternoon we were privileged to attend the dedication of the new church in the village of Hicattee in Southern Belize. Getting to the church was a challenge with the recent rains and poor road conditions in the village.

Both the members of the church and neighboring churches helped in the construction.  There were some many people that most of them had to remain outside because there was not enough room inside.

Our missionary Dwayne Abernathy delivered a message about the tale of two temples.  One which had the presence of God and one which did not. We are delighted there is a lighthouse for the village of Hicattee.  After the service, the church members served lunch to all those who came.

There were a number of people from the village of San Marco who came.  As we were leaving, I found out that they came thru a shortcut thru the rainforest to get to Hicattee.

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