Friday, January 9, 2015

Info on MEXICO mission trip

Here is some info on the Mexico mission trip that will be happening this summer. We will be bring out the applications next week, so hopefully this helps to answer some of the questions that you maybe having.

Why Mexico (Acuna)
·         I learnt about this opportunity from a friend and I just love the intentionality of this organization. We will be working with the local church how will be doing follow up after we leave. We will be involved in VBS, Sports ministry, Church services, children’s ministry.
·         I trust the work they do.
·         There is so need in Mexico.
Leadership.
·         My youth leaders will be the chaperones, and the plan is that my wife will be coming as well. As well as I would be open to some parents coming.
Cost.
·         We are going to be raising $1000.00/person
·         $300.00 will be raised by the individual and this will be done by personal fundraiser, asking for support, and or paying self.
·         The rest will be covered by group fundraising and this church.
·         Cost will include travel, hotels, food, travel insurance.
Date.
·         July 10-21 - 2015
Travel
·         We are hiring a bus, it is a grey hound style bus.
Sleeping arrangement.
·         We will be staying in dormitory style buildings, at a church camp compound.
·         Guys and girls will be separate.
Here is a link to a parent info sheet off their website and it talks to some of the safety concerns people may have.


I hope this helps and don’t hesitate to ask any questions.


We are starting fundraising now. We are starting with a new cookbook, so if you have Recipes we want them for the book. 

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