Spring Break Mission Trips

Belize

Date	March 8-15, 2025
Fundraising goal	$40,000 (team of 20)
Trip leader	Hannah Disbrow

Partnering with Eriselda Moguel and San Lazaro Pentecostal Church in the village of San Lazaro, this team will be engaged in physical and spiritual ministry. In the past, this has included food distribution, prayer, medical outreach, and spiritual encouragement. Pastor Moguel’s ministry in northern Belize focuses on meeting immediate physical needs, always paired with spiritual ministry. Needs in Belize are both physical, including financial poverty and health concerns, and spiritual. Financial challenges have intensified since the pandemic, and school fees are often difficult for families with multiple children. Spiritually, most of the population has encountered religion, though often with negative associations that challenge deeper engagement.

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North Carolina—hurricane relief

Date	March 8-16, 2025
Fundraising goal	$20,000 (team of 20)
Trip leaders	Elena Mendoza Carlson and Joe Franzen

This team will partner with a local church near Asheville, NC, serving its community in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation. On Thursday, September 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, with initial impact over Florida’s Big Bend and sustained winds of 140 mph. As it moved inland, the storm dropped up to 30 inches of rain across the Appalachian Highlands and western North Carolina.

The storm’s extensive impact caused widespread damage. Entire communities suffered catastrophic losses. Our partner—Praying Pelican Missions—will facilitate our collaboration with a church in affected areas. The specific tasks our team will undertake are yet to be determined, as we will respond to the most pressing needs at the time of our trip.

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Poland

Date	March 7-16, 2025
Fundraising goal	$40,000 (team of 20)
Trip leaders	Katie Smith and Jack Hagen

Our team will travel to Szczecin, Poland, where we will partner with a local church led by a pastor who manages multiple community ministries. The focus of our trip is to build relationships and engage in outreach to college students. Throughout our time there, we will work closely with the church to help facilitate events and activities designed to foster connections with the local population, especially younger generations.

While specific tasks are still being finalized, we are prepared to serve in whatever way is most needed. Whether leading community outreach, assisting with church events, or supporting ongoing ministry efforts, we are committed to building meaningful relationships and supporting the church’s mission to positively impact Szczecin. This trip will allow us to share our faith, offer encouragement, and contribute to the ministry’s long-term growth.

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For questions or more information, contact us at missions-partnerships@bethel.edu