Greetings,

My name is EliAnna Bermudez. I hope this letter finds you well. As I prepare to graduate from nursing school, I have been reflecting on the journey that brought me here. Throughout my clinical rotations and previous experiences in missions, I have felt a clear and persistent calling: to utilize my skills to serve God's global church in places where hope is scarce.

This call has led me to a year-long mission assignment in Guatemala City, Guatemala beginning August 12, 2026. I am writing to share that I will be serving with the Migrant Shelter of Scalabrini (CdMSG), which focuses on a particularly vulnerable population: migrants in transit, those who have been deported, and those seeking asylum or residency.

The Mission

In Guatemala, many migrants face significant challenges, including trafficking, medical neglect, intergenerational trauma, chronic stress, and lack access to both medical care and spiritual support. For many, the return is not a homecoming—it is a trauma. They face the immediate "injustice of the displaced." By the time a migrant reaches a shelter, they are often carrying the weight of cumulative trauma—physical exhaustion paired with the deep psychological scars. The journey of a deportee is often marked by rejection, but their arrival should be a welcoming embrace marked by the love of the Church. In the midst of this injustice, the nurse holds an essential position. My role will be to the bridge of hope as a Christian nurse. Using my faith and nursing skills, I will provide:

• Health Education & Restoration: Completing intake assessments and providing information to promote holistic care on topics such as sexually transmitted diseases and women's health.

• Holistic Support: Welcoming migrants to the shelter and assisting with documentation of rights and follow-up care.

• Spiritual Mentorship: This is a ministry of presence by offering spiritual support and sharing the restorative love of Christ with those who often arrive with significant trauma and feel abandoned. Every individual is a person made in the Imago Dei (Image of God).

Equipped for the Call

I believe God has been preparing me for this very moment. My time in nursing school has given me the "hands" to help, but my previous mission trips have given me the "heart" to listen. In a context where approximately 59% of the population lives below the poverty index, I am eager to be an instrument of peace and healing. I have seen firsthand how God works through holistic care to open doors for the Gospel. I am committed to walking alongside local partners to foster mutually transformative learning and healthy relationships.

Partnering With Me

I cannot embark on this journey alone. I am looking for those who feel led to invest in this mission. I am asking you to stand with me as I head to Guatemala City to serve at the frontlines of this crisis. There are two ways you can stand with me:

• Prayer Support: This is my greatest need. I am asking for a team of prayer warriors to lift up these vulnerable migrant families and their returnign hearts, the safety and health of my team, and that there would be discernment to provide the exact physical and spiritual care they need.

• Financial Support: Invest in the healing that will occur. While my basic needs will be provided—I need funds to sustain this work over the course of my assignment. Whether it is a one-time gift or a monthly commitment, your investment goes directly toward changing the trajectory of these vulnerable families' lives.

Psalm 147:3: "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

Matthew 25:40: "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."

Would you consider joining my support team?

If you feel led to give, you can do so through this page. If you would like to be added to my email newsletter for prayer updates, please let me know!

Thank you for your heart for the Gospel and for the way you have already poured into my life. I am excited to see what God will do in Guatemala, and I am honored to represent our community as I go.

With gratitude and blessings,

EliAnna Bermudez