Caroline's Promise News

  It was 2012 and Brooke had just completed her Junior year of high school when she took her first of many trips to Guatemala.  She was timid and nervous and I often thought that if I yelled, "Boo!" she would fall apart.  Most people who meet Brooke now would not recognize that girl. That trip wasn't my first interaction with Brooke.  I was in the hospital the night that her father passed away.  A sudden, traumatic time for a young girl and her Mom.  My heart wanted to scoop her up and help her through the healing process but life didn't allow that.  Years later there she was on that mission team.  Little did I know she would become my friend and an integral part of Caroline's Promise.   One of the greatest joys that has come from leading Caroline's Promise has been doing life with people, watching them grow and become who they were created to be.  I have a lot of great memories of Brooke but two stand out.   We were at Casita Adona...

  In 2019 Joanna signed up to join us on a 2020 trip to Guatemala.  She worked hard to raise money and before long her account was fully funded.  She jumped right in, helping her team plan a week of ministry and she even hosted team meetings in her home.  We were excited for her to meet our friends in Guatemala and we loved getting to know her! Then....COVID-19.  The disappointment when we cancelled our 2020 teams was real.  As the months went on and it became clear that we would not be taking teams in 2021, Joanna contacted us and asked if the money in her trip account could be used to support a project in Guatemala.  It was at that exact time that we learned of a need for funding of a Vacation Bible School in the community of San Nicolas and we quickly applied Joanna's trip account to this need.   This week the kids and families in San Nicolas are enjoying a huge VBS, thanks to Joanna!   Rodrigo and Monica have been able to plan and organiz...

The application deadline for all 2018 Missions Trips has been extended! All applications need to be in by January 31st.   While there are openings on all teams, there is a great need for Doctors & Nurses who are interested in working with adults and kids.  Here are the following trips:  June 15-23: Fine Arts Boot Camp - Teaching the arts to teens to use as an outreach June 23-30: Leadership & Business Training - Church leadership team building & vision casting, business training. There is a need for children's ministry workers.  June 29-July 7: Sports & Medical - Sports camp & adult medical team.  July 7-15: Teacher & Parent Training - Teacher & parent training. There is a need for children's ministry workers.  July 7-15: Men's Team - Focus will be on discipleship and leadership training with exposure to various trades such as carpentry, electrical, and plumbing.  July 20-28: Wilson Comm...