Lake Forest Church, in partnership with the Children’s Impact Network (CIN), invites you and your family to step away from the everyday and into a powerful mission of shared purpose and unconditional love in Pena Blanca, Honduras. This trip is uniquely designed for families who are ready to make a significant, hands-on contribution. Together, you will experience the joy of connecting with former orphans who have found a safe home and a loving family; find meaningful roles playing and mentoring & help with vital infrastructure and development projects at the orphanage site.

The Honduras Life Center is home to children who have been rescued from abuse, abandonment and neglect. They now have a loving family that points them to Jesus. We have witnessed lives transformed because of God’s restoration & healing power- you are a vital part of it all. In Honduras, your team will be given a greatest need project at the Life Center. Part of your trip costs goes into this project to continue making the life center a loving home built for life change. Projects will vary depending on the greatest needs but it can be anything from painting to cleaning to a construction project. Beyond the home, your family will partner directly with the local church on "Project Impact," an essential prayer and outreach program that delivers food, clean drinking water, and spiritual hope to marginalized communities. Furthermore, you will jointly participate in "Sidewalk Sunday School," our lively, mobile children’s ministry where your family can use games, music, skits, and a shared love for soccer to bring the gospel and much-needed fun to children in surrounding neighborhoods.

Cost of the trip includes Airfare, lodging, food, and Visa cost. The only additional cost will be spending money while abroad as well as any cost incurred to get a Covid test before departure.

• When: June 18 - 25th, 2026
• Where: Pena Blanca, Honduras with Children’s Impact Network
• Cost: of the trip, $2250, includes airfare, lodging, food, and Visa cost. We’ll work on fundraising online via Managed Missions
• Who: Families with children 10 years of age and older

Ladies, it’s our turn! Men and families at Lake Forest Church have been serving in partnership with Children’s Impact Network (CIN) for two decades. We are excited to announce that the Lord has made a way for us to step away from the everyday and into a powerful mission of shared purpose and unconditional love in Pena Blanca, Honduras in November 2026!

We will get to experience the joy of connecting with former orphans who have found a safe home and a loving family at the Honduras Life Center (HLC). We will fill meaningful roles through play and mentorship and help with vital infrastructure and development projects at the HLC.

Beyond our work at the HLC, we will partner directly with the local church on "Project Impact," an essential prayer and outreach program that delivers food, clean drinking water, and spiritual hope to marginalized communities. Furthermore, we will jointly participate in a lively, mobile children’s ministry where we’ll use games, music, and skits, to bring the Gospel and much-needed fun to children in surrounding neighborhoods.

Our prayer is that the Lord will use this journey to Honduras to ignite lasting transformation in the communities we serve, in the friendships we build, and in our own hearts, as well.

“But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference He made for you—from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted.”

‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭2‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭MSG‬‬

The Honduras Life Center is home to children who have been rescued from abuse, abandonment and neglect. They now have a loving family that points them to Jesus. We have witnessed lives transformed because of God’s restoration & healing power- you are a vital part of it all. In Honduras, your team will be given a greatest need project at the Life Center. Part of your trip costs goes into this project to continue making the life center a loving home built for life change. Projects will vary depending on the greatest needs but it can be anything from painting to cleaning to a construction project.

Cost of the trip includes Airfare, lodging, food, and Visa cost. The only additional cost will be spending money while abroad as well as any cost incurred to possibly get a Covid test before departure.

• When: November 14-21st, 2026
• Where: Pena Blanca, Honduras with Children’s Impact Network
• Cost: of the trip, $2250, includes airfare, lodging, food, and Visa cost. We’ll work on fundraising online via Managed Missions
• Who: Women

We will partner with the Wade Center in Bluefield, WV for a week of service loving our neighbors with our hands and hearts. The basic schedule will be leaving on Sunday afternoon, June 14th, and returning on Friday afternoon, June 19th. During the week, we will have a service project in the morning and afternoon. After dinner there is time for devotion and games. All meals and lodging will be provided by the Wade Center. The service projects are geared to this age group and can include helping with a reading program (reading to K-2 kids in a summer camp), projects around the Wade Center, helping with and serving meals, organizing donations at the food and clothing center, etc. The cost for the week is $400. This is all-inclusive with the exception of meals on the road.

This trip is limited to 16 kids. Please note that a $100 deposit will be due at registration with the remaining balance due in May.

NOTE to Parents: We need amazing chaperones. Again, we are limited in size with 4 openings for adults. A few things to keep in mind if you are interested:

You may need to drive to help with transportation

• You will need to be available to leave with the group on Sunday afternoon (June 14th) and return with the group on Friday afternoon (June 19th)
• You will need to stay with the group the whole time (no sneaking off to the movies). 😊
• You will be asked to help with activities.
• You must be ready to have an amazing time with an amazing group of kids.
• We will provide a discount on cost for parents that are willing to help.