This year because of the drug related violence along the border of Mexico we have decided not to go to Mexico for our HS Mission Trip. This decision was made after talking to many different people here and our contacts in Mexico, along with much scrutiny and prayer. Therefore, we have decided to take our group to Galveston this year. We will have more information for you closer to the Summer.

Over the past 9 years we have made 8 trips into Mexico to help our family in Mexico construct church buildings.  We have worked in Tampico, Valles, Monclova, Huichihuayan, Axtla and Piedras Negras.  

This year we will be returning to Mexico on June 7-14. We will have more information available as we get closer to the Summer. 

This is an amazing opportunity to share the love of Jesus Christ with our brothers and sisters down in Mexico. It is hardwork, but the blessings you receive from this trip are indescribable and something no one should miss out on. Helping those less fortunate than us allows us to see how truly blessed we are.

"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Luke 6:38

Mexico Packing List

             Hola!  I know you are all excited about leaving for Mexico.  Here is a list of the things that you will need to bring.  These are things we recommend for a pleasant stay in Mexico.  Please keep your bags to one suitcase and one backpack for the ride down so we can conserve space in the trailer for all the other tools, food, and things we are taking.  Happy packing!

Stuff

Bible and notebook

Sunscreen (with a high SPF) and perhaps aloe)

Chapstick (with SPF)

Diarrhea Medicine (chewable pepto works best)

Insect repellent

Camera and film

Non-water hand sanitizer

Personal prescriptions (if you are under 16 you will need to give those to our nurse and she will make sure to distribute them as needed).

Re-usable water bottle with name on it.  (a bottle with a screw on lid is a must)

Enough money for 3 fast food meals on our travel days

Clothing

Lightweight cotton clothing is best

Jeans

T-shirts

May want 1 white long sleeve shirt (protection from sun- it really works!!)

HEAVY WORK GLOVES!!!!!!- good thick work gloves, not gardening gloves

Hat and Bandana- very important for protection from sun

Old tennis shoes or work boots to work in, plus another pair of shoes to wear around Mexico at night.

Sunglasses

Bathing suit (if your suit is inappropriate we will ask you to change)

At least one set of nice clothes for evening dinners and after work. 

For the girls: I recommend long skirts for the night times since they are cooler

than pants. 

A light pair of pants is best—jeans don’t breathe and are too hot for the weather there. 

**Please do not bring any expensive jewelry, watches, or credit cards.

Because of the culture and our image as Christians, it is best that we not wear shorts with anything less than a 5-inch inseam. You may bring short pants like capris that come up to a few inches above the ankle.  Also, no tank tops or spaghetti strap shirts. 

*There is a “dress code” while on the work site.  It is shoes that cover the whole foot (no sandals or slip on’s), pants (jeans are best), work gloves, and a tee shirt.  No tank tops, mid-drifts or cut off shirts. Thanks for your help.

We will be providing the money for all of your meals, but if you feel like you eat more than the average person you may want to bring extra money.