Carrie Odden
Executive Director and Mission Director
608-220-8463
Mission Trip
Join us June 27 – July 4, 2027 in Guatemala.
Work on projects in the village and at the children's home, host Vacation Bible School for 200 children, and let the kids of Hogar Miguel Magone know how much they are loved — by God and by all of us.
The Week
What we'll do together.
Construction projects
Pour concrete floors, raise walls, and tackle desperate housing needs in the village of Aguacate and at the children's home. No special skills required — just willing hands.
Vacation Bible School
Help host a daily VBS for 200 village children — games, music, crafts, and the story of a God who loves them.
Time with the kids
The heart of the week: meals, soccer, laughter, and presence with the children of Hogar Miguel Magone.
Trip Details
What to know before you go.
Vaccinations
The CDC recommends being up to date on MMR, Diphtheria-Tetanus, Polio, Influenza, Hepatitis A and B, and Typhoid. Check with your doctor, and see the CDC's Guatemala travel page for current guidance.
CDC travel guidance for Guatemala →Lodging
We stay at the Candelaria Hotel in Antigua, Guatemala — about a 45-minute drive from the work site. Sixteen rooms around a peaceful open-air courtyard, with a rooftop view of the volcanoes. Our group is typically the sole occupant of the entire hotel for the week.
hotelcandelaria.com →Luggage
Pack your personal items in a carry-on if you can — checked-bag space is reserved for suitcases of donations (airline fees apply for extra checked bags).
Weather
Mid-70s °F year-round, with highs around 82 °F and lows near 60 °F. Afternoons can bring rain during the rainy season, and mosquitoes are possible in the evenings — pack a light rain layer and repellent.
Mission Leaders
The people behind the mission trip.
Scott Odden
Officer and Mission Director
Stacey Bevilacqua
Mission Team Leader
Mike Bevilacqua
Mission Team Leader
Why We Go
The Starfish Story
A man walking a beach at dawn found it covered with thousands of starfish stranded by the tide. Ahead of him, a child was picking them up, one at a time, and throwing them back into the sea.
“There are thousands of them,” the man said. “You can't possibly make a difference.”
The child picked up another starfish and threw it into the waves.
“It made a difference for that one.”
Ready to join us?
Questions? Reach out — chances are you're not the first to ask.
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