Day: August 10, 2011

In a recent blog missionary volunteer Kim Frederick wrote about the recurring references to Psalm 23 during one of the dozens of trips she hosted while in El Salvador. In Spanish, the second stanza of the well-loved psalm of David reads “Nada me faltará” which is best translated “I will lack nothing that I need.” These words describe a situation that we’ve experienced at ENLACE many times over the years. We’ve been reminded by Executive Director Ron Bueno that if we don’t have the funds to do a project, then its not the right timing to accomplish it yet. Likewise, if we haven’t found the right person for the job, then it isn’t time to hire. But time and time again, funds have arrived to help implement projects and people have arrived to help right where we needed them to be. 

Kim’s arrival in 2010 to help in the areas of Communications, Public Health and Mission Team Management was another example that ENLACE will not lack anything it needs.  

Michelle Zuniga is a passionate young woman who has truly impacted El Salvador through her service with ENLACE this past year. Michelle built intimate friendships with dozens of ENLACE staff as well as church and community members throughout El Salvador. In addition, she exhibited the true nature of the word ‘enlace’ by acting as a ‘link’ between local churches and dozens of groups from the U.S. As Jeff Costa of the Crossing said, it is evident that “God is with her as she serves side by side with each group that comes down.” This sentiment was reiterated by everyone who had the privelege of working with her. ENLACE’s medical doctor, Dr. Zuleyma Chahin, worked side by side with Michelle many times and says that Michelle worked “with a sense of compassion and God’s love that was reflected in all that she did.”

At ENLACE, we believe that restored relationships are at the root of any lasting change. By coming to her mother’s native land with an open heart to serve, the relationships that Michelle leaves behind will continue to help transform communities for many years to come!

Thank you, Michelle!

Contact us today if you are interested in applying for a long-term volunteer position with ENLACE!