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SERVE
Join us
June 27- July 4, 2027
in Guatemala
God is calling you to Guatemala Summer 2027 to work on a variety of projects in the village of Aguacate and at the children's home, host a Vacation Bible School for 200 children, and most importantly, spend time with the children at Hogar Miguel Magone to let them know how much they are loved by God and by all of us!
For more information Contact
Carrie 608-835-5754
Stacey 814-280-0016
Email HogarsHelpingHands@gmail.com
It Made a Difference to That One
A young girl was walking along a beach after a storm, where thousands of starfish had washed ashore. One by one, she gently picked them up and threw them back into the ocean.
A man watching nearby asked, "Why are you doing that? There are thousands of starfish. You can't possibly make a difference."
The girl bent down, picked up another starfish, and tossed it into the sea.
Then she smiled and said,
"It made a difference to that one."
That simple story has become a reminder of why we serve.
We may not be able to change the whole world, but we can make a difference in the life of one child, one family, and one community at a time. Every act of kindness, every prayer, every mission trip, every sponsorship, and every gift has the power to change a life.
Together, one life at a time, we can make a lasting difference.
Vaccinations
It's a trip that will change your life.
The CDC suggests that you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines including MMR, Diptheria-Tetanus, Polio, Influenza, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Typhoid for travel to Guatemala.
Lodging
We stay at the Candelaria Hotel, in Antigua, Guatemala - about a 30 min drive to our mission work site. This beautiful hotel has comfortable facilities including beds, toilets, hot showers, and the friendly staff is well-versed in providing safe food and lodging needs for Americans.
Luggage
All crew members are encouraged to bring clothes and toiletries for the week in their carry-on luggage. If you are bringing donations (see Donations List), most airlines allow two 50-lb pieces of checked luggage. Please be aware that most airlines will charge a fee for checked luggage.
Weather
Due to the high elevation, it is generally in the mid-70’s year-round in Guatemala. However, we will be in Guatemala during its rainy season. Typically, the mornings are clear and sunny, but by the afternoon, clouds appear and thunderstorms are possible. The highs will probably be somewhere around 82°F and the lows around 60°F. It can get very cool and damp at night. Occasionally mosquitoes are out in the evening, so don’t forget a long-sleeved shirt or jacket and bug spray.
Communication
We will have access to phone and internet at the Candelaria. However, after an initial phone call or email home, we are asking all crew members to refrain from contacting home during the mission except for emergencies.
Our policy will be: "No news from us is good news...assume all is well.” This policy is for a variety of reasons: Limited phones & computers onsite, limited bandwidth at the hotel, limited time for making these communications, and these conversations often pull focus from your team's work, and our purpose of the mission. Plus, we hope all will use whatever down time we have to experience some Guatemalan culture, and build relationships with other teammates.
All Crew Members are asked to leave all electronics at home, except for a small camera to take photos with. Electronics often distract team members from work projects, cultural exchange opportunities, and team building. They also pose a security risk, because the communities we are serving are extremely poor, and we do not wish to tempt some with expensive electronics they may be able to steal and sell.