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Meet Fany: 
Trading Religion for Relationship

In Fany’s village, tradition is everywhere, but transformation is rare. Fany’s journey began years ago in our Club Aslan ministry, where she first encountered a community that cared for her. As she grew, she joined our mentoring program—a place where faith became personal, not just a set of customs.

Her words capture the heart of what your support makes possible:

“They don’t teach me about religion. They teach me about God,” says Fany.

 

Today, Fany is not only growing in her faith—she’s becoming a leader. She volunteers with our team, serving her own community with joy and purpose. Through the mentoring program, Fany has learned to pray and read her Bible daily. Her Bible is now full of notes and highlighted passages—a sign of her hunger to know God deeply. She’s memorizing scripture, sharing her faith and connecting with other young Christians who inspire her to keep growing.

People in her village have started to notice the changes in her life. Fany herself says she wants a genuine relationship with God, not just to go through the motions. In a place where empty religion is common, Fany is discovering what it means to truly follow Jesus—and she’s inspiring others to do the same.

Mentoring Matters

In church culture, discipleship often has the connotation of a formal class. But at its heart, discipleship is relationship. Our mentoring program is designed to help young people like Fany grow in every area of life through thoughtful connection with mature Christian leaders. It's not a class, it's a series of intentional conversations and studies that help young people grow through:

  • Serving at home, school, work, community and church

  • Daily prayer and Bible reading

  • Scripture memorization

  • Weekly faith-sharing

  • Building relationships with Christian role models

Through these steps, we’re seeing young leaders rise up—ready to make a difference in their families, churches and communities.

 

Learn more here.

How Our Ministries Work Together: A Long-Term Investment

Fany’s story is just one example of how our ministries work together to create lasting change. Our mentoring program is deeply connected to everything we do:

  • Club Aslan is often the first place young people like Fany encounter a caring community and hear about God’s love.

  • Lucy’s Libros provides access to books and literacy resources, opening doors for learning and spiritual growth.

  • Camp Reepicheep gives young people a chance to step away from daily pressures, experience God and build friendships rooted in faith.

  • English classes equip students with valuable skills for the future, while also building relationships and trust within the community.

  • Our volunteer network empowers local believers to serve, mentor and lead—multiplying the impact in their own communities.

Each ministry is a piece of a bigger picture: a long-term investment in the lives of young people. As they move from one program to the next, they’re surrounded by mentors, resources and opportunities to grow. This holistic approach helps them not only trade religion for relationship, but also become leaders who will invest in others for years to come.

YOUR Impact Starts here!

Our goal is to raise $15,000 before December 31 to invest in more young leaders like Fany. Will you help us reach this goal? Your support is an investment in the future leaders of La Esperanza and the incredible work God is doing through Team Solheim in Honduras.

Your generous gift allows us to:

  • Train and equip mentors to walk alongside youth like Fany

  • Provide Bibles, study materials and resources for spiritual growth

  • Organize camps, service projects and outreach events in local communities

  • Offer leadership development opportunities for young volunteers

  • Support ongoing discipleship and connection among Christian youth

Here's How You Make a Difference:

  • GIVE TODAY: Your partnership will provide the resources needed for our programs, helping us cultivate an environment where faith can thrive.
     

  • SHARE THE STORY: Help us spread the word about Team Solheim’s mission. The more people know, the more young lives we can impact together!
     

  • PRAY WITH US: Join us in prayer for the youth of La Esperanza, that they may embrace the love and guidance found in Christ.

Snail Mail: 

Steve & Kelly Solheim

c/o World Gospel Mission | PO Box 948 | Marion, IN 46952

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