Guatemala - Hope of Life
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Open Arms Church came alongside Hope of Life in 2012. For over 30 years Hope of Life has been a lighthouse of hope for thousands of people who struggle with severe poverty in the mountain regions of Guatemala. The main focus of this mission is to rescue starving children on the brink of death and bring them to health. If these children are found to be orphans, Hope of Life takes them on as their own children, raising them and providing a Christ centered Christian education. In addition, this mission center provides: a nursing home for the elderly who have been abandoned by their families; a hospital for medical assistance to the poor; and feeding programs for the impoverished.
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next trip: TBD
Interested in going to Guatemala? FOLLOW THESE 3 STEPS:
1. GATHER
Download and complete trip application (below); obtain passport if necessary
Download and complete trip application (below); obtain passport if necessary
| Hope of Life trip application |
2. ATTEND
Attend the informational meeting hosted at Trinity Baptist Church (2635 Balltown Rd, Niskayuna) in mid-October (lunch provided). Bring your completed trip application and consider bringing your $200 initial trip deposit.
3. SUBMIT
a. Submit "intent to travel" (below) so that the OAC Missions Team knows of your interest and can consider you for potential sponsorship (click here for information on our policy for missions trip sponsorship).
b. Send completed application packet (including signed releases & a photocopy of your passport) by early November to Jamie Suriano (mail to: 109 Dahlia St, Schenectady, NY 12306). The trip leader(s) will be in touch with you regarding meeting dates, future deadlines, etc.; please be attentive to those! Final trip balances are typically due by mid-December.
Attend the informational meeting hosted at Trinity Baptist Church (2635 Balltown Rd, Niskayuna) in mid-October (lunch provided). Bring your completed trip application and consider bringing your $200 initial trip deposit.
3. SUBMIT
a. Submit "intent to travel" (below) so that the OAC Missions Team knows of your interest and can consider you for potential sponsorship (click here for information on our policy for missions trip sponsorship).
b. Send completed application packet (including signed releases & a photocopy of your passport) by early November to Jamie Suriano (mail to: 109 Dahlia St, Schenectady, NY 12306). The trip leader(s) will be in touch with you regarding meeting dates, future deadlines, etc.; please be attentive to those! Final trip balances are typically due by mid-December.
Please contact Pastor Kevin or Pastor Josh with any questions!
A recommended packing list for those traveling can also be downloaded here:
A recommended packing list for those traveling can also be downloaded here:
| Hope of Life packing list |