JANUARY 6 - 15, 2027
Family Mission Trip PART 2
🌍 Destination: Sololá, Guatemala
🛠️ The Mission Project
Last year, when the projects in Guatemala were presented to us, we immediately felt led to support the construction of two Sabbath School classrooms for the Agua Escondida church in Sololá, Guatemala. After speaking with the church, they shared two urgent needs: building the classrooms and remodeling of their existing sanctuary.
At the time, we believed that if we were unable to raise the funds needed for the classrooms, we could instead assist with the remodeling. In faith, we chose to move forward with raising funds for the new classrooms, assuming that the remodeling needs were relatively minor—perhaps some painting and a few small repairs.
However, we did not fully understand the extent of the remodeling until we arrived. Once there, we witnessed firsthand that the sanctuary repairs are also an urgent and significant need. The beams supporting the roof have been damaged by termites, compromising the structure’s stability.
The land surrounding the church also needs to be leveled to prevent rain from continuing to wash soil toward the existing short retaining wall. The plan is to build a retaining wall
higher and fill in the area with dirt to create a level yard, helping to stop further erosion and protect the property.
After prayerful consideration, we felt impressed to return to Agua Escondida and complete this project. The budget for this project is $17,000. In addition to the construction work, we are also planning to bring literature to distribute in the community, as well as the possibility of offering health lectures to serve and support the people in the area.
📢 We Need Donors!
You may not be able to join us on the mission trip ✈️, but you can still make a lasting difference.
We are seeking donors to help fund the renovations for the Agua Escondida Church!
💰 Project Cost: $17,000
Every gift—large or small—moves us closer to our goal. 🙏
Thank you for being part of this mission through your generosity!
Donate here: https://www.rionline.org/donation
👥 Space is Limited
We are grateful for the overwhelming interest in the 2027 Family Mission Trip. At this time, all participant spots have been filled, and registration is now sold out.
If you would like to be considered should a spot become available, we encourage you to join the waiting list. While we cannot guarantee an opening, families on the waiting list will be contacted in the order they signed up if a cancellation occurs.
Although all participant spots have been filled, you can still be part of this mission project by supporting the work financially. Donations will help us reach our fundraising goal and make it possible to complete the church construction project in Guatemala. Most importantly, we invite you to partner with us through your prayers as we prepare for this mission endeavor.