It was the final day in Abaco for the Lutheran Church of Hope – Ankeny IMPACT team, and after a day of cultural experience yesterday, today was spent tackling three final work sites. They finished painting, hung a door, and salvaged sentimental crown molding. The afternoon was dedicated to cleaning and, most importantly, sharing vulnerable IMPACT stories of how team members encountered the life-changing love of Jesus. The trip concluded with a delicious Bahamian dinner of souse and johnny cake and a surprise birthday party!

The Lutheran Church of Hope – Ankeny IMPACT team shares about their day that started with an emotional, tear-jerking devotional, which profoundly affected the entire team. Instead of a workday, the team had their Cultural Experience Day , filled with adventures to a local Farmer’s Market, a visit to Pete’s Pub for lunch and shell gathering , and fun at Winding Bay. After a day of exploring, the team shared vulnerable stories during their IMPACT session, where they realized just how intentionally God had placed them together.

Your latest update from the The Lutheran Church of Hope – Ankeny IMPACT team! Read about their incredible jam-packed day that focused on the next generation and sustainable solutions: from working hands-on with first-graders at Central Abaco Primary School to supporting the local economy by planting crops at a hydroponic farm. They ended the day connecting with the next generation at an uplifting Kirk of the Pines Youth Night. Read their full, fulfilling update, from Ben and Kasey!

Kaylee, Michael , and Aaron deliver a new Lutheran Church of Hope – Ankeny IMPACT team blog! Follow their action-packed day: pancakes and painting, literacy work with primary school students at CAPS, installing and finishing drywall, and a refreshing surprise of locally made lemonade. Read their story now!

Abaco: Rebuilding. Connecting. Worshipping. Samantha and Billy Wilson (Lutheran Church of Hope – Ankeny) deliver the must-read first Lutheran Church of Hope – Ankeny IMPACT team blog! Follow their action-packed weekend: powerful local church, meaningful food distributions, diving into home repair projects, and a rewarding day helping kids with reading and math at Central Abaco Primary School. Read their story now!

Celebrate Church IMPACT team’s final day in Abaco: a blend of hard work and well-earned relaxation. Linda and Terri share their heartfelt reflections from the team’s last moments on the island.