Hope Creek
An ongoing partnership with the partner school in Hope Creek, Belize, focused on technical club mentorship and youth outreach in the nearby community of Pomona.
Hope Creek, Stann Creek Valley
Known as the "gateway" to the Stann Creek Valley, Hope Creek is a vital inland hub of 1,500 residents where the agricultural backbone of Belize meets a diverse "melting pot" of Mestizo, Garifuna, Maya, and Creole cultures. Nestled at the foot of the Maya Mountains, this resilient community is currently navigating an economic transition as the historic citrus industry faces challenges, forcing a shift toward diversifying crops like cacao and coconuts. Despite these shifts, a vibrant "front-porch" culture and a deep spiritual landscape—where local churches serve as the primary social safety net—define the daily life of this vital geographic corridor.
The partner school is led by its visionary principal, a leader who believes that education must extend far beyond the four walls of a classroom. Her mission is to prepare children for life by teaching them the Gospel alongside practical trades. From woodworking to gardening, the school fosters a culture of entrepreneurship and self-reliance, all while hosting powerful weekly chapel services where students are empowered to lead one another in the worship of Jesus.
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Ways This Team Served
Technical Club Mentorship
A short-term team will bring specialized expertise to the school's various vocational clubs. By working alongside students in their various clubs, your group will help sharpen their skills and provide the encouragement they need to turn their projects into sustainable products.
Youth Outreach & Revival
Your students will engage in critical relational ministry at a local church in Pomona, specifically focusing on a youth group at a spiritual crossroads. Through intentional outreach activities and shared fellowship, your team will help ignite a fresh passion for Christ among the local youth who are making the biggest decision of their lives: “Who will I become?”
Long-Term Partnership
This long-term partnership seeks to build upon an existing connection between Hope Creek and a partner community, extending a lasting bridge of support, prayer, and resources that can grow to meet the evolving needs of both communities over time.
What This Trip Looked Like
Every GO Serve trip is tailored to the group — here's how this particular week with Hope Creek unfolded.
Travel Day
- International travel day
Immersion Day
- Visit the homes of Hope Creek to pray and provide needed food
- Jungle outing and team debrief to start the week strong
Service Day
- A full day of service starting with morning quiet time before heading to the school to assist the various clubs according to their plan and the school's needs
Service Day
- A second full day of service, where we will continue to support the vocational clubs and campus renovation projects
Service Day
- Same as Day 4, continuing our work at the school and spending the evening helping with youth ministry at a local church in Pomona
Adventure Day
- Abide Day! We will head to the coast for a boat tour of the world-renowned Belize Barrier Reef for snorkeling, followed by a celebratory team dinner on the beach in Hopkins
Debrief and Farewell Day
- Our final day in the community begins by hosting a Sunday School program for the youth of Pomona
- Afterward, we will head to the coast for a debrief banquet lunch to process how God has moved in our hearts and the community, ending the journey with a celebratory farewell church service in Pomona
Travel Day
- Travel to the airport and head home
Holistic Spiritual Formation
We know that as a school leader, you have been praying for the growth of your student body—that they may mature and grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord (2 Peter 3:18).
We pray that GO Serve is one way your prayers are answered. Every trip is intentionally designed to serve your group's unique spiritual needs while meeting the needs of those we serve, with every aspect—from itinerary, to devotional topics, even to fun outings—built to meet the discipleship outcomes you have been praying for.
We work together to create a spiritual formation focus specific to your group and integrate it throughout your trip.
Want a Partnership Like This One?
Every long-term partnership starts with a first trip. Let's talk about who your school could serve.