Willing Hands, Faithful Hearts: Serving Together in El Monte

Father’s Vineyard · Missions · 2026

Serving our missionaries, strengthening relationships, and sharing the love of Jesus in El Monte.

Adults and children gathered together during the Mexico missions trip. — Serving together in Mexico.

In 2026, a team from Father’s Vineyard traveled to Mexico to support our missionaries in El Monte. Through practical service, fellowship, and encouragement, our team came alongside those faithfully serving the community.

The purpose of the trip was simple: to offer our time and abilities, strengthen relationships, and share the love of Jesus through service.

Serving with Willing Hands

Missions takes shape in practical ways. Our team put their skills to work, including operating a backhoe, while adults and children spent time together building relationships.

Supporting our missionaries involves both helping with practical needs and offering personal encouragement. Working alongside one another and gathering around the table provided opportunities to strengthen the partnership between Father’s Vineyard and our missionaries in El Monte.

A team member operating a yellow backhoe outdoors. — Putting our skills to work.

Adults and children gathered around a table at El Monte. — Fellowship around the table at El Monte.

Generations Serving Together

This trip brought several generations together with a shared purpose. Adults and young people participated in the journey, spending time with our missionaries and experiencing the value of serving others.

We are grateful for each person who made the trip and contributed their time and willingness to serve. Opportunities like these help our church family grow in its commitment to missions and its care for those serving abroad.

Father’s Vineyard team members standing together in front of the El Monte sign. — Together at El Monte.

A smiling team member taking a selfie with the group outside El Monte. — Our team outside El Monte.

An adult and three young team members outdoors with green hills behind them. — Generations sharing the journey.

Three young team members smiling outdoors beneath a colorful sunset. — Enjoying an evening together in Mexico.

Building Relationships

Shared meals, conversations, and time with children were meaningful parts of our visit. These everyday opportunities for fellowship helped deepen relationships and allowed our team to offer encouragement through their presence.

Alongside the work, our team also enjoyed the beauty of Mexico and time together. We are thankful for the opportunity to serve and for the relationships strengthened throughout the trip.

A team member standing beside a tall branching cactus. — Taking in the beauty of Mexico.

An adult kneeling beside two children displaying handmade cards. — Spending time with the children.

The group sharing a meal indoors while a young team member takes a selfie. — Sharing a meal and strengthening relationships.

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