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Mission Statement: God has bestowed upon us great blessings, further calling us to share His blessings while extending His good name throughout the world.
We believe God has called us into a partnership with our brothers in Christ to build His church and further His kingdom through short term mission experiences.
Helping Hands Missions looks to recruit, train and encourage men who are willing to serve God throughout the world.
Ephesians 2:19-20 You are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Christ Jesus as the chief cornerstone.
Who is called?
Christians looking to further serve God by helping their fellow man. We are a non-denominational effort, garnering our strength through Christ's greater community.
- A servant heart.
- A team player.
- A faithful, teachable and responsive attitude.
- Construction experience is not necessary but always helpful.
- A willingness to commit to the training provided prior to going on the trip.
How we serve.
Helping Hands serves God by offering construction assistance through donations of labor and funds for building supplies to growing churches from other countries as well as the needed workforce to utilize such supplies. In addition we supply much needed disposable goods including tools, computers, toys, and hygiene products. Finally, we provide Bibles and other church related teaching tools.
How Does it Work?
Currently, Helping Hands is in partnership with the Church of the Holy Covenant "Santo Pacto" in Patzun, Guatemala. This is the main church, associated with a smaller group of churches scattered throughout the rural country of Guatemala. Holy Covenant identifies the areas of need and service. Our teams work alongside members of the host church, working together to help the other churches. Our early efforts include:
- Pouring of a concrete roof for a church in Triciviouc, Guatemala.
- Building a foundational wall and pouring floors for a church in Patzun Guatemala.
- Repairing the main well used as the water source for an orphanage in Tzancha, Guatemala.
In addition to our efforts in Guatemala, Helping Hands is in the process of developing a relationship with a small church in Comaltitan, Mexico. Located in the state of Chiapas in southern Mexico, this is a mission-centered church committed to serving God in their community, and to reach out to the lost in the surrounding mountain jungles. Helping Hands looks forward to extending the reach of its mission, through this new opportunity.
We've also partnered with a local spanish speaking church here in Milwaukee to repair and deliver a donated bus to the church in Patzun and it is now used to transport people to worship services. Vast distances often proved a barrier to group worship, a challenge effectively addressed by Helping Hands.
As you'll see, we place a high priority on relationship building with the local people, not only working on projects but also visiting their homes and joining them in social events and worship services. We attempt to show Christ's love for them through our actions. Helping Hands is pursuing other opportunities for service in the Yucatan, Africa, Belize and Indonesia.
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