Help Kevin & Valerie Build Hope in Guatemala

We hope this message and opportunity finds you well and blessed. We wanted to share a special opportunity that God has opened for us, and we would be so honored if you would prayerfully consider partnering with us in this mission. During the week of June 29-July 5, we will be traveling to Guatemala to serve with Casas por Cristo, an organization that builds homes for families in desperate need. Through this mission, we will be bringing more than just physical shelter—we will be sharing the love of Christ and offering a family in need the hope and stability they have longed for.

This trip is a chance for us to live out God’s calling to love and serve others in a tangible way. Their current home is little more than a makeshift shelter that cannot protect them from the elements or provide for their basic needs. By God’s grace, we will help build a new, sturdy home that will provide them with a safe place to live and a foundation for a new chapter in their lives.

We are asking you to join us in this mission through prayer and financial support. Our goal is to raise $2000 — $3000 to cover the costs of our travel, lodging, and food expenses. Every dollar you contribute will directly impact this family’s future by giving them the resources they need to start over, and your generosity will be a powerful expression of God's love for those who need it.

In Matthew 25:40, Jesus says, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” As we prepare for this trip, we are reminded that every nail driven, every board placed, and every moment spent with this family will be an opportunity to show them that they are seen, valued, and loved by Christ. We are excited to be His hands and feet, but we cannot do this without you. We also ask that you pray for us and our team. Pray for safe travels, for the family we will serve, and for God’s presence to be evident in everything we do. Would you consider partnering with us in this mission to make God’s love known in a practical way?

If you feel led to support this mission financially, you can donate to this GoFundMe. 100% of what we raise will go directly to this trip, and anything above or beyond we receive will go to either the Casas por Cristo mission or other missions at Gateway Christian Church. If you have any questions, or if you would like to talk more about this mission, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly. We would be happy to share more about the project and how God is already at work in Guatemala as well as other countries.

Thank you for considering being part of this incredible journey. We are truly grateful for your prayers, encouragement, and support, and we look forward to seeing how God will use us to bless a family in His name.

In Christ’s love,

Kevin & Valerie Bruce

More about the families:

THE ERNESTO PULUC FAMILY

Ernesto works hard as a mason, but unfortunately, his income does not allow him to build his

house.

Names

Ernesto Puluc / 40 / Mason

Maria Alberta Guamuch / 45 / Homemaker

Jose Andres Puluc / 9 / Son

Jose Abelardo Puluc / 9 / Son

Osvin Gudiel Puluc /4 / Son

Weekly Income // $55

Church Attendance // No

Christian // No

Prayer Request

Pray for the family as they can see the love of God through this

new home.

THE JOSE NOE JOCOP FAMILY

Jose is taking care of his mom. He is the youngest of six

children. He works as a mason, but his money is not enough to

build their own.

Names

Jose Noe Jocop // 32 // Mason

Emilia Chamale Sian // 71 // Mother

Weekly Income // $65

Church Attendance // No

Christian // Yes

Prayer Request

For Jose and his mom, safety and healing.

For more info on Gateway Christian Church and their mission/outreach opportunities: Gateway Missions

For more info on Casas por Cristo:

Casas por Cristo