The Cornerstone women's volleyball team recently completed a transformative vision trip to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, partnering with Friendship Sports International to share their faith and serve the local community. The group, comprising 15 players and head coach Megan Lenhart, engaged with organizations such as Inspirata Foundation, which focuses on education for disadvantaged children. During their visit, the team painted a house for a sponsored child, Grace Alonzo, and built connections through sports, encouraging local student-athletes to maintain their Christian values. The trip also included service at orphanages and sharing joy with children in need, profoundly impacting the team members' perspectives on faith and service.

By the Numbers
  • 30% of Honduras' population lives in extreme poverty.
  • 15 players participated, along with head coach Megan Lenhart.
State of Play
  • The team worked closely with multiple organizations, including Jericho Ministries and His Eyes, to improve educational opportunities.
  • The athletes hosted volleyball clinics, mentoring local players on balancing faith and sports.
What's Next

The team plans to maintain their connections with the individuals and organizations they served during the trip, fostering long-term relationships and potential future collaborations focused on community support and faith-sharing initiatives.

Bottom Line

This experience not only profoundly impacted the Cornerstone volleyball players' spiritual journeys but also reinforced the importance of service and compassion, demonstrating that faith can flourish even in the most challenging circumstances.