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Friends From Afar, United in Mission: 2026 Mission Teams Update

September 30, 2026

A mission team sorting food and supply bags

Visiting mission teams bring encouragement, laughter, and practical support to our campus and neighboring communities. Momentum continues to grow as we work toward our long-term goal of hosting 500 missionaries annually.

2024–2025 Impact at a Glance

  • Mission Teams Hosted: 10 teams in 2024; grew to 13 teams (145 total missionaries) in 2025.
  • Food Blessing Bags Distributed: 386 bags in 2025 (up from 346 in 2024).
  • Hygiene Kits Handed Out: 286 kits provided to local families in 2025 (up from 186 in 2024).
  • Clean Water Access: 100 water filters installed in 2025.
  • Family Sustainability Projects: Provided baby chicks to 60 families and fruit trees to 78 families in 2025.
  • Community Infrastructure: Built 2 homes for kids in both 2024 and 2025, alongside constructing 5 new latrines in 2025.

Looking Ahead to 2026

For the 2026 season, 15 teams and nearly 200 missionaries have already locked in their service weeks. The first two weeks of June are completely booked, but summer and fall dates remain open.

Reserve your church or group’s dates early to secure your spot serving alongside our community in León.

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