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Mission Juarez
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TRIP INFO
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What is Mission Juarez?
An opportunity to serve God by helping the "poorest of the poor" in a reclaimed dump in Juarez, Mexico. This mission is dedicated to bringing God's hope and light to families living in conditions unseen in our part of the world.
Important dates
Trip dates
February 7 - 14, 2009
Meeting dates
Informational meeting: Sunday, November 2 at 12:30 pm in Room 130.
Kick-off dinner: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Centering prayer session: Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 4:00 pm at Garold & Gretchen Jones' home
Reflection dinner (potluck): Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 6:00 pm in Rm 104
Who can go?
Anyone with a heart for Jesus and 18 years of age or older. No construction experience is necessary.
What is the trip like?
Missionaries (18 per week) will fly or drive to El Paso, Texas (these travel arrangements are to be made individually). Then we cross the border into Juarez, Mexico by rented van.
Missionaries build one house per week for a family currently living in a cardboard/ tin house in a reclaimed dump. Teams also complete projects requested by our partners at the Community Center of the Holy Spirit and Centro Santa Catalina such as building repairs, painting, building playground equipment.
Missionaries also have the opportunity to fellowship with Mexican women who have a sewing co-op at the Centro Santa Catalina as well as the children who attend school there.
Click here to read one missionary's story about his trip to Juarez.
Where do we stay?
Missionaries stay at the Community Center of the Holy Spirit, a Christ-centered organization dedicated to serving the poor. The CCHS compound houses a medical, dental and eye clinic, a daycare center, a community dining hall, a school and The Lord's Store which sells food and basic necessities. The Center provides dormitory-style sleeping arrangements for the missionaries.
Is it safe?
Yes. All food and water is purchased in El Paso and prepared under sanitary conditions by team members. Sleeping is “dorm style” in a secure building. Safety precautions are similar to a large, foreign metropolitan city.
Do I need construction skills?
A willingness to learn is all that is required.
What is the cost of the trip?
The estimated cost of the trip is $375 per person (per week), which includes:
- Lodging in Juarez
- Lodging in El Paso
- Food in Juarez
- Transportation in El Paso and Juarez
- T-shirt
- Required Missionary Insurance
Additional costs can include:
- Additional meals while in El Paso and Juarez
- Transportation to El Paso (fly or drive)
- Other expenditures, such as souvenirs, are at your discretion
What travel documents do I need?
A current U.S. passport is required in order to avoid any misunderstandings that would delay the group's re-entry into the USA. Once obtained, your passport is good for 10 years. Cost is $97.00. Routine processing takes approximately 6-8 weeks. Click here for more information on acquiring or renewing a passport.
How do I signup?
You can register on-line by clicking here. Or you can print a registration form by clicking here and turning the form into the front office. A $150.00 non-refundable deposit is due by Monday, December 1, 2008. The balance is due by Tuesday, January 13, 2009. Information sheets and registration forms can also be found at the Mission Center.
Space is limited to 18 missionaries per week and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
How can I get more information?
You can call Garold and Gretchen Jones (trip leaders) at 515-276-9353 or Chad Holtz (trip leader) at 515-491-9334 (cell). You can also contact Dina Remington, Mission Assistant or Wendy Liskey, Mission Assistant.
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Last Published: April 15, 2009 9:18 PM
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