Guatemala
PRUMC partners with Fontaine and Paula Greene of Catalyst Resources International (CRI) to meet the physical and spiritual needs of Guatemalans. Our teams work side-by-side with local families and community leaders to continue transformative initiatives.
In Guatemala, you will team up with local families to build their homes from start to finish. This intimate experience will allow you to build connections and share Christian love through the labor of our hands. No construction experience is required—only a service heart and willingness to swing a hammer. Over the past two years, PRUMC teams have built 13 houses with bathrooms for families in need.
You will also have the opportunity to spend time at Mimi’s House, the orphanage run by our partners at Catalyst Resources International. These children have much love to share, and you’ll enjoy every moment spent in their presence.
FAQs
Additional detailed trip information and team handbook will be provided at trip meetings.
Our group will stay at the team house located at the ministry center which is a gated property with room for multiple teams and activities. Accommodations will be dormitory style. They are clean, but they are rustic. There are no private baths or A/C. Wi-fi is accessible at the ministry center but is not entirely reliable. This is a week to unplug and enjoy spiritual fellowship.
Breakfast and dinner are served Buffet style for the teams at the ministry center. Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich lunches are packed for job sites. It is not possible for CRI to accommodate special dietary needs so please plan to bring in food with you if necessary. Families often bring food to supplement offering for hungry or picky teenagers.
Please bring conservative, modest clothing to wear while in Guatemala. Sleeveless shirts/tanks, running shorts will not be appropriate outside the ministry center. Pants are best on construction sites as well as shirts that will protect from the sun. Days are warm, but evenings are cooler and breezier so bring layers.
No travel is totally risk-free, though, even in the US. You may check the US State Department website (www.travel.state.gov) for any current travel advisories.
Please refer to the CDC website for recommendations regarding vaccines.
We usually take one day to explore and learn about Guatemala. Activities range from tours in Antigua to visiting ruins or zip-lining. The team will decide how to spend this day.