HopeChest

We, at Summit, are so excited about our partnership opportunity with Children’s HopeChest and 3 other Phoenix area churches. Together, we will be working to have a positive impact on the community of La Cuchilla, Guatemala and sponsor over 100 children.

Guatemala Mission Trip: April 30 – May 7, 2026

* See firsthand what God is doing in LaCuchilla where we have sponsored kids/teens for the last 5 years
* Build relationships with kids and and share the love of Jesus at the LaCuchilla Carepoint
* Participate in a project to help the community
* Encourage the LaCuchilla Carepoint Staff
* Experience Guatemala with a cultural day

Dates: April 30-May 7, 2026 (Led by Pastor Ryan Golden at Saving Grace Church)

Cost: $1,400, plus airfare and cultural day

Lodging: Hotel stays in each of the cities that are visited. Most rooms are double occupancy but there may be options for individual rooms at an additional cost.

Participants: This mission trip is made up of participants from Summit and our 3 other partner churches in Phoenix.

If you’re interested in joining, click the interest form and one of Summit’s HopeChest Team will be in touch.

We will be hosting a 2026 Mission Trip Information Lunch on Oct. 5 at noon to talk about all 3 international opportunities, including Guatemala. Click here to register.

How Can You Participate?

* Become a Friendship Partner to a child in La Cuchilla.
* Become a gift donor to facilitate development projects that enhance the self-sustainability and long-term improvement of La Cuchilla including a vegetable garden, chicken coops, and a kitchen
* Participate in mission trips to La Cuchilla
* Keep the La Cuchilla Friendship Ministry and community in your prayers

Becoming a Child’s Friendship Partner

A Friendship Partnership enables you to enjoy the unique opportunity to have a one-on-one personal relationship with a child living in La Cuchilla. Through letters, photos, and even potential mission visits, you will have an opportunity to build a friendship that can last a lifetime and provide hope for a vulnerable child.

Responsibilities of a Friendship Partner

* Keep your Friendship Partner child in prayer
* Write letters to your child at least 3 times per year
* Optional mission visits to see your child
* Cost is $45 per month which supports the nutritional, educational, and medical needs of your child

Are you so excited about this opportunity to have an impact and be a blessing to a child in La Cuchilla, Guatemala? Click on the Support La Cuchilla button.