Orphan Outreach partners with local orphanages, churches, and Christian schools to help children in extreme poverty situations.
Guatemala (MNN) ― This October, Mission Network News and Orphan Outreach are inviting you to share the love of Christ with orphans in Guatemala City and Panabaj, Guatemala. Applications for the trip on October 5-11 are due this Monday, June 30.
The missions team will visit schools and orphanages, passing out backpacks and critical humanitarian aid, and sharing the Gospel with children of all ages. Yoder said that he and other team members will run a VBS complete with crafts, games, and stories. A visit to a community living in the city dump is also scheduled.
"It's a great opportunity for people who may never have been on a missions trip before," because the trip will be fairly safe and comfortable, says Greg Yoder, Anchor and Executive Director of Mission Network News.
Guatemala is one of the most beautiful countries in its region, but 70 percent of its population lives below the poverty line. According to UNICEF estimates, over 370,000 orphans live in Guatemala.
A 36-year civil war ended in 1996, but illiteracy, infant mortality, and malnutrition still plague the country. It has some of the lowest life expectancies in the region. Violence, street gangs, and organized crime thrive in the Guatemala, as it is a major corridor for smuggling illegal drugs to the United States.
You have the opportunity to make an impact for Christ in this needy culture, while experiencing the beauty of its land and culture. The trip application and a $250 non-refundable deposit are due on June 30, while the rest of the fees are due on September 1.
"I think all Christians can do something for the kingdom. Some can give, some can obviously pray, and some can go," says Yoder. "This is a great opportunity to be a doer of the Word and not just a hearer, and to exemplify true religion, which is caring for the widows and the orphans."
Click here to learn more about serving the Lord in Guatemala.
