Mission Camp: MEXICO 2018 So you want to go to Mission Camp?! Great idea!!! In all my years of doing ministry, there is nothing that brings about more life change, challenges, and spiritual growth than missions! There s a richness in the ability to leave what you are used to and go somewhere totally different. To see how other cultures live, eat, sleep & work. To see how God is at work somewhere so different that what you are used. You will not come home the same! I believe that Missions are great for everyone! Wherever you are in your spiritual journey, whether you feel close to God, or you re not sure He exists, a mission trip can be a great experience for you! Not only will you grow, change, and be challenged, you will also have the opportunity to bring the hope of Jesus to people in need. This Mission Camp will have us in Mexico with Amor Ministries from July 17th-21st. This will give us an opportunity to partner with the local church and families in a beautiful community. We hope you ll consider joining us on this adventure! Our lives will never be the same after we serve with them. Praying for you as you consider, Lisette Fraser Lead Family Pastor Sam Kemp Family Pastor Middle School
Why this trip? We don t take the call to do mission work lightly! In the book of Matthew, Jesus says: For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. Then the righteous will answer him, Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you? The King will reply, I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." We have been called to look after the least of these! We have also been asked to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Because of these things, we feel that it is incredibly important to do mission work. And, we believe that mission work can be done by all ages! That being said, we feel that it is important to work with organizations that are credible, safe, thoughtful, mission minded, have a great history, partner with the local church, understand students, do work that is sustainable, and so much more! There are thousands of mission organizations out there, but few of them fit those reuirements. We are excited to be partnering with AMOR Ministries. AMOR Ministries is an organization that works alongside families in need to build homes and create sustainable change in their lives and the community around them. We are excited to partner with AMOR and come alongside the local community in Mexico. Check out more about at: www.amor.org We hope you ll come along for the adventure! page 2 of 6
ITINERARY MEXICO 2017 July 17, 2018 July 21, 2018 Tuesday, July 17 (Travel to Mexico, Build day 1) Leave TFC @2:00PM Arrive San Diego @5:00PM Meet with AMOR reps to cross the border Head to AMOR Camp Set-up Camp, have dinner, worship at the Campfire & get ready for build day 1! Wednesday, July 18 (Build day 1) Wake up at 6:00 Eat breakfast & pack lunches Head into Mexico to our worksites 9:00AM meet the families & start pouring a foundation finish work around 5:00pm & head back to AMOR Camp Thursday, July 19 (Build day 2) Friday, July 20 (Build Day 3) Construct walls and roof Tar paper roof Bailing wire on walls, tar paper walls Stucco walls Pray it dries uickly Second coat of stucco & finishing touches Saturday, July 21 (San Diego) Pack up camp & head to worksite for finishing touches Hand family the keys & bless their new home Stop for lunch and debrief in San Diego 5:00PM arrive back at TFC page 3 of 6
COST BREAKDOWN TRAVEL: Vans (San Diego to Mexico and back & insurance) - $90/person AMOR: Program costs (tents, food, water, tools, supplies) - $474 MEALS: Food while not in Mexico - $25 TOTAL COST: $589 ** You will likely want some money for snacks and souvenirs. Financial Plan for Mexico Trip After Applying to join us on our Mission Camp: Mexico you will get information about the process for payment and fundraising. Fundraising: We know that many will need to raise some funds to make this trip happen. We also know that many people love to support missions! We will resource you with some great fundraising tools and suggestions. Be sure to grab one of our fundraising packages! page 4 of 6
STUFF TO KNOW BORDER CROSSING: We reuire all participants have a valid passport. There will be no exceptions. Please order your passport early. If you are under 18 years old, we will need your parents to have a notarized letter saying you are permitted to travel with us. Do not get this yet, as we may be able to find a notary willing to do it for free for you. HEALTH ISSUES: The staff at Amor ministries in Tijuana assured us that we do not need any special vaccinations in order to work there. We do however encourage you to get the Twinrex shot (Hep A & B) as well as a Tetanus shot. It isn t mandatory but we are going to a foreign country and it is a good idea. If it is hot and sunny we must make sure we wear sun block, a hat and drink lots of water. While in Mexico we recommend that our team only drinks and eats the food and water that will be provided to us by Camping Pro s out of San Diego. If a situation demands medical treatment, we will go back to the US for treatment, since we will be a short 20-60 minutes away. We as a team will always have a First Aid kit on hand. WEATHER: The weather that time of year will be hot! Be prepared for very warm days, but cool evenings as we camp. A good packing list to come. MONEY: The individual trip cost will be $589. After the deposit of $75, the remaining $514 can be fundraised. Initial deposit of $75 is due with application (June 15, 2018) and the balance is due on July 10, 2017. While in Mexico all major expenses are covered, that includes transportation, food & lodging. However, snacks and souvenirs are at your own expense. It is recommended that you have cash. Peso s shouldn t be necessary as cash is accepted most places. ACCOMMODATIONS: in Mexico we will be staying in tents. Sleeping bags and pillows are reuired. page 5 of 6
Mexico Mission Trip Packing List GENERAL PACKING: Passport or Passport card Signed Amor participation form Sleeping bag Pillow Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo) Towel and washcloth Flashlight or headlamp (and batteries) Reusable water bottle Sunglasses Hat and/or visor Sunscreen and lip balm Work gloves Work shoes (closed toe shoes) Bathing suit for the showers Work clothes (no shorts or dresses) Sandals or flip flops for camp Warm clothes for the evening (it gets cold!) Rain gear (check weather before we go!) Bible and journal THINGS TO NOTE: Please keep make-up to an absolute minimum. No electricity in Mexico Pants and t-shirts are reuired on the worksite, no shorts, tank tops or sandals Each person is permitted one bag page 6 of 6