Guatemala
STMT – Guatemala
Dates November 1-8, 2025
Purpose of the Trip Support of our missionaries in outreach and service; minister to kids in a rural mountain village
Team 10 adults or older students with a heart to serve children and reach out to those who don’t know Jesus
Cost
- Estimated $1500 per person = $900 + cost of flights
- Deposit: $150
Accommodations Staying in hotels with double occupancy, some meals out and some cooked by the team.
Preparation Requirements
- Several training sessions prior to the trip and one debrief meeting after we return home
- Passport required; No visa required; Vaccines as recommended by doctor; Malaria medication likely
- Pre-trip devotional
- Commissioning in adult worship services on October 26.
Itinerary Highlights
- November 1 – Fly from Austin to Guatemala City, fellowship with Perez and Gomez families
- November 2 – Drive to Tectitan (8+ hours), settle in
- November 3-5 – VBS for area kids; nail and hair care (women); testimonies; better husbands and fathers workshop (men); worship; garage sale to support VBS snacks and supplies
- November 6 – Drive from Tectitan to Antigua, trip debrief, overnight in hotel
- November 7 – Return to Guatemala City, farewell dinner (Gomez)
- November 8 – Fly back to Austin
Trip Leaders
- Stephen Norwood
- Rick Smith
Application Deadline July 1
Are you interested in learning more about our Short-Term Mission Trips? Join us for an informational meeting, meet the trip leaders, and ask questions!
Interest Lunch
Date: Sunday, April 6
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: Lakeway Church Fellowship Hall
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