FOCUS: Belize
Seen by some as a luxurious tropical getaway spot, the small country of Belize is much more than beaches, resorts and blue lagoons. If you travel outside of the hopping vacation centers, you won't have to go far before you encounter the less popular, poor, weathered and neglected side of Belize. As with many other Central-American countries, the tourism sector of Belize is not sufficient to power a thriving economy for the entire country. The vast majority of Belizians make a living through traditional farming or the selling of goods and services. But with an unemployment of over 60%, there are many who are left to fend for themselves to make ends meet.
As a church, we believe God has called us to reach the people of Belize. Over the last few years we've seen the Lord place strategic partners in our path that will provide the connection we need to spread the Gospel there. The GBC Advancing Committee, as well as Pastor Matt and our pastoral staff, have embraced this poor country as a target for Gospel ministry that we feel our church is equipped to carry out.
2024 Belize mission trip report
2024 Belize VBS Team
We are overjoyed to share the incredible work the Lord has done through our recent medical and Vacation Bible School (VBS) trip to Belize. Our team of 44 dedicated volunteers set out with hearts full of anticipation, ready to serve the physical and spiritual needs of the Belizean people. God's hand was evident from the very beginning as our medical team treated dozens of patients in 8 remote villages. Each encounter was not just about medicine, but also about prayer and sharing the hope found in Christ. We were humbled to see the power of prayer as we lifted each patient's needs to the Lord. Later, our VBS team poured into the lives of over 100 children, sharing the good news of Jesus through engaging lessons, games, music, and crafts. The children's faces radiated joy as they learned about God's love for them. The fruit of our labor was abundant! We rejoice in the salvation of six precious souls who surrendered their lives to Jesus. We also saw two new discipling relationships form. One in our team and one between one of our team members and one of our Belizean friends. They are already growing in their faith and understanding of God's Word.
2024 Medical and VBS Team
We are deeply grateful for your prayers and support, which made this trip possible. It is a testament to God's faithfulness and the power of unity in His mission. Please continue to pray for the new believers in Belize, that they may be rooted and grounded in their faith. Also, pray for the continued growth of the discipling relationships and for the seeds of the gospel that were planted in the hearts of the children. We are confident that the impact of this trip will be felt for years to come. God is moving in Belize, and we are honored to be a part of His work.
If you would like to be a part of the 2025 Summer Belize mission trip, please email cwhite@germantownbaptist.org.
Look back at some of our work in Belize!
In October of 2018 we began construction on a clothing store at The Crossing in Hope Creek, right outside of Dangriga. This store will be an outlet to sell new or gently-used items that are donated by our church and other partners. It will provide jobs and give continual opportunities to build relationships and share the Gospel.
