ALEXIS SERGI
AGE 12
By Ezequiel Gonzalez, Calvary Chapel Chino Valley
IGNITE Class 5 – Team Guatemala
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lexis Sergi is 12 years old. He lives alone with his
mother, in Antigua, Guatemala, and he is in 7th grade
at Liceo Antigueño. What I noticed most about this young
man is that he is a great example to the other kids. It is easy
to see that he is a natural leader because when he speaks,
people listen. What is hard to get your head around is that a
boy so young can be such a strong leader.
Alexis has probably been one of the biggest influences on
my personal growth. He has challenged me – in a good way
– like no other student I worked with in my time serving in
Guatemala. In our times together I had the privilege to watch
him grow as well. From the moment I first saw him on the
property, I noticed that there was something different about
him. Although it took some time to develop the relationship,
I can truly say we became very close and he is one of the
biggest parts of what I miss since leaving Guatemala.
He told me that one of his favorite aspects about coming to
the Potter’s Field Kids program is all the things that he has
learned about God. He really looked forward to learning
more and more each week. His favorite memory verse is
Proverbs 1:8 - “My son, hear the instruction of your father,
and do not forsake the law of your mother.” It was fitting
that he picked that verse because it is obvious that he is a
very obedient boy.
In addition to the spiritual growth I saw in Alexis, I also
noticed that he improved his grades since being part of
the tutoring class, which is one of the additional programs
offered through Potter’s Field. He was, and still is, consistent
in coming and was very attentive while he was in his classes.
He showed improvement in a very short amount of time and
it was encouraging to see him picking up the material so
quickly.
Alexis shared with me that one of the most important lessons
that he learned through his time at Potter’s Field Kids was to
value the things that he has and to make sure to thank God
for everything.
I truly feel that the opportunity to be a part of Alexis’ life and
the plan that God is unfolding for him was a gift from God
to me. My life has been and will continue to be impacted by
this young man and his intense desire to grow in his love
for God and to seek Him with all his heart. I can’t help but
wonder what his legacy will one day be and it is just such a
huge blessing to know that I had a small part in shaping his
future. That alone was reason enough to give God these 365
days in IGNITE and I am grateful to everyone who helped
me be here through your faithful support and prayers.
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