2025 Summer Mission Trip:
Guatemala City with Lemonade International
July 6-12, 2025
Join us as we partner with Lemonade International to go to marginalized neighborhoods in Guatemala City to serve, love, and build relationships with this special community. We hope you will prayerfully consider joining us in this important work as we share the hope and love of Jesus.
Trip Overview
Share hope with the people in marginalized neighborhoods in Guatemala City.
Deep relationships are the basis for Lemonade International's work in marginalized neighborhoods in Guatemala City. A great way to lay the groundwork for such relationships is by going to Guatemala to meet the people of the community and support the team that serves there.
The majority of our time will be spent in marginalized neighborhoods in Guatemala City, first and foremost as learners. Therefore, we will prepare and arrive with a perspective of “learning from and participating with” the people of the community.
We will maximize opportunities to interact with the children and families in the community, listening to their stories and learning from their lives. All projects are undertaken alongside the Lemonade International Guatemala team and the people of the community.
Itinerary
Flexibility is key with any team trip, but this gives you an idea of how we will spend our time.
Day 1: Travel from KY & arrive in Guatemala; briefing & prayer for the week
Days 2-3: Work alongside our partner Lemonade International at youth centers in various activities and projects with the children, teachers, and administration
Day 4: Walking tour of the national cemetery in Guatemala City to learn more about some of Guatemala’s wounds through a historical and theological lens
Days 4-5: Continued work with Lemonade International at the youth centers
Day 6: Travel to Antigua to visit some Guatemala cultural landmarks
Day 7: Debrief from the week and travel home
Trip Details
Learn more about the logistics and important deadlines to keep leading up to the trip.
Key Dates:
Signup Deadline: April 27th
Trip Dates: July 6th-12th
Financial Information:
Deposit: $450, due May 11th
Total Cost: $1800, due June 22nd
Partial Scholarships available upon completion of application
Group Fundraising opportunities planned
Meetings:
Info Meeting: April 13th after each service
First Team Meeting: May 4th at 12:30pm
Group Dynamics:
Size of Trip: 4-10 people
Minimum age: 13 years old with accompanying parent or 15 years old unaccompanied
Restrictions: None
Special skills required: None
Work Level: Working with children, walking about 1 mile daily, possible small construction projects
Food & Lodging:
We will be staying at Semilla Seminary in Guatemala City with comfortable accommodations and 3 delicious meals prepared for us daily
Suggested Reading:
"Geography of Grace" by Kris Rocke & Joel Van Dyke
Next Steps
If you're interested in learning more, follow these steps to secure your spot.
Step 1:
Pray about this opportunity and discern if God is leading you to join us
Step 2:
Attend an informational meeting on Sunday, April 13th after one of the services
Step 3:
Complete the mission trip application and background check, both items are due by April 27th
Step 4:
Attend the team meeting on Sunday, May 4th at 12:30pm
Step 5:
Begin fundraising. Remember, $450 deposit is due on May 11th, and the full $1,800 trip fee is due on June 22nd
For more information or answers to additional questions, please contact Eric Rice (Connections & Outreach Minister) at Eric@journeyky.church