What is Mission Rio Grande? An opportunity to serve God by helping the most impoverished residents in El Paso, Texas. We will be working with the Cristo Rey Lutheran Church, an ELCA congregation in the heart of a low-income Hispanic district of El Paso.
Important dates
Trip dates
February 6 - 13, 2010
Meeting dates
Informational meeting: Sunday, November 15 at 12:30 pm in Room 214.
Kick-off dinner: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 6:00 pm in The Bridge
Centering prayer session: Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the home of Garold and Gretchen Jones
Reflection dinner (potluck): Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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 will fly or drive to El Paso, Texas (these travel arrangements are to be made individually). Hope will make hotel reservations.
Missionaries may work on a variety of projects including but not limited to: construction, assisting with an after-school enrichment program, adult Bible studies and outreach within the El Paso community. Team members will also participate in worship and fellowship with the Cristo Rey congregation.
Where do we stay?
Two nights are spent in a hotel in El Paso. The remaining nights are spent in a dormitory-style building at Cristo Rey.
Do I need construction skills? A willingness to learn is all that is required. Everyone pitches in and you can learn new things!
What is the cost of the trip? The estimated cost of the trip is $375 per person, which includes:
- Lodging in El Paso
- Food at Cristo Rey
- Transportation in El Paso
- T-shirt
- Required Missionary Insurance
Additional costs can include:
- Additional meals while in El Paso
- Transportation to El Paso (fly or drive)
- Other expenditures, such as souvenirs, are at your discretion
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 in at the front office. A $150.00 non-refundable deposit is due with your registration. Information sheets and registration forms can also be found at the Mission Center.
Space is limited to 20 missionaries 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. You can also contact Missions at 222-1520.
