2010 Mexico Mission Trip
Here's the plan (more details in the "Mexico packing list and schedule" document):
- Wednesday the 10th:
We pack up all the duffel and sleeping bags. These things are loaded into a trailer that leaves on Thursday with the men. We can't accept late bags because the youth group cannot take any trailers across the border.
- Saturday the 13th:
We meet at the church no later than 5am. We are driving the entire way on Saturday without stopping for the night like we've done in the past. We have a very strict timeline for crossing the border, so it's really important that we leave on time. Please don't be late.
- Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday:
We'll build the house in Mexico. We'll camp on sand in tents, use toilets that don't flush, and take showers with buckets of cold water. It'll be awesomely great!
- Wednesday the 17th:
We'll leave Mexico and cross the border. Wednesday night we'll be staying at a hotel, where we'll get to have warm showers and warm beds. We recommend packing a change of clothes just for this in a sealed ziplock bag so it doesn't get sandy or dirty while we're in Mexico.
- Thursday the 18th:
We finally head for home. We hope to be back around 5-6pm. When we arrive, all the kids are expected to help us unload and put away all the tools and other supplies, clean out the vehicles, and help us wrap the trip up. Parental help with this big job is much appreciated! Invite others to help too and we can get it done and send your kids home sooner!
You get the idea! Contact the church if you have any other questions!