Wayuu Territory, Colombia

Mission Trip To Colombia
July 27 - August 3, 2024

Our partner, Champion Forest Baptist Church, and ELM are planning the 2024 mission trip to The Wayuus, the largest ethnic group in Colombia. Family groups live in rancherias in remote areas far from services and health facilities and nearly impossible to reach.

The harsh environment and long-term drought drastically cut their water supply and food, increasing the spread of diseases, parasites, and malnutrition, killing the Wayuu children today.

Planning for the 2023 mission to Colombia is underway now.

• August 6 – 3 PM – Room D-101- JV Campus – Campion Forest Baptist Church

• September 3 – 3 PM – Room D-101- JV Campus

• October 1 – 3 PM – Room D-101- JV Campus

• October 22 – 3 PM – Room D-101- JV Campus

• August 10 – 6:30 PM – Conference Room AE-101 – Main Campus – Campion Forest Baptist Church

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Mission Trip Colombia Summary

Year	Patients Seen	Attended VBS	Accepted Christ	Baptized	Sewn Dresses
2015	420	320	47	30	–
2016	436	185	110	2	–
2017	484	409	33	3	475
2018	611	460	54	10	485
2019	671	515	116	2	515
2020	–	–	–	–	465
2021	–	–	–	–	500
2022	450	382	124	5	525
2023	818	415	59	–	505
Totals:	3890	2686	543	52	3470

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Mission Trip Colombia 2019 impacted me more this year than previous years due to how perfectly every detail came together perfectly. There was unity amount all team members, supplies which appeared limited were exactly enough and more than needed, the Wayuu were eager to hear God’s truth more than in previous years, and the connections made this year were deeper than ever. I look forward to seeing how God grows Colombia 2020!!!

First and foremost, I would like to thank God for the privilege of participating in this ministry to Riohacha to serve the Wayuu communities. Thank you to the to directors Nestor and Daisy Bello for their directions, guidance and logistics. We spent 6 days in Colombia working to serve in several Rancherias. This was my first time on the mission trip and did not know what to expect, so I had an open mind and a willingness to serve where I was needed. I was aware of the poverty, lack of basic running water, drinking water and shelter.

Wayuu is a beautiful people group. I was impressed with their hospitality, their well mannered, respectful, caring children, the modesty in the dress of the women and girls, and of course, their desire to learn more of Jesus. As a first for me, flexibility was the operative word for the week. It was truly a life-changing experience for me, one beyond anything I could have imagined.

I am always blessed when I go on any mission trip!
At my age, often before I head off on a trip, I will spend time worrying about nagging personal day-to-day issues including my stamina, my back, my sleep habits, how my stomach will behave, etc. But after much prayer, family support and just giving the reigns to the Lord on every trip I have been on (12 to-date), the Lord has supported me, energized me, refreshed me, and blessed me.
Many times, on trips, I have been involved with helping to build something, and He gives me the strength and stamina needed to finish each day. Each evening, I say to myself, how did I do that? Then wake up refreshed and ready to go again. I know I have been blessed each day for I could not have done it without Him! With God, there is always a way.