I will be posting more as an indication of how many can make the trip, and the plans formulate.
MEXICO MISSIONS TRIP 2011
Guachochi-Chihuahua, México
About Guachochi, Mexico:
Guachochi is a small town that is located to the south of
Chihuahua, MX, and sits at almost 8,000ft elevation (so it still gets
chilly!). It sits at the mouth of a
tributary of the Copper Canyon area (which is similar to the Grand Canyon
here). Ed and Debby Capps have been
missionaries to Mexico for over 25 years, and Guachochi is their home. They
have a very active and growing church with the Mexican people in Guachochi, and
are missions minded in reaching out to the Tarahumara people.
The Tarahumara Indians mostly live in the Copper Canyon Area,
and are considered the most indigenous people group in all North America. They are a non-hostile people group who are
mostly unreached, uneducated, and primitive (some even still live in
caves). Mostly, it’s the Capp’s hearts
desire to reach out to these people and show them the love of Jesus, and the
Lord’s mercy and grace. Their church in
Guachochi is doing more and more outreach to this people group who are outcasts
in the Mexican towns, and who are subject to superstitions and fear because of
being so uneducated.
About the Missions Trip:
DATES: Christimas Break……
WHO: Families or individuals. There is no age limit, just a heart to serve
Christ
COST: Estimated $750
each……plus group funding for the work project-if possible $500.00 each, or
more?
TRANSPORTATION: ( A
suburban is available to use from El Paso and then on to Mexico) Depending on
response, and the ‘head count’ it may be necessary to drive another vehicle or
more from departure point.
WHAT TO BRING:
* Passport (must have a passport to travel
across any boarder)
* Bible, notebook/journal & pen, camera
(if you want)
* If Flying……One suitcase for your personal
items, and one suitcase to take group items (food, tools and clothing for the
Mexicans and Indians)
* Sleeping Bag and Bed roll (or ThermaRest)
and pillow
* Work Clothes, travel clothes & a Sunday
Church outfit (also toiletries & p.j.’s)
* Leather Gloves (for work project)
* Jacket & Sweatshirt (good to layer
clothing)
* Other work tools/items will be requested as
needed
* Less than $100 spending money (this is to
your own discretion)
Projects On the Trip:
- Work projects – Building project at Christian School site in Guachochi or on school house at Ranch.
- Assisting Ed & Debby with projects in Guachochi & evangelism/outreach
- LOVING GOD’s PEOPLE as HE LOVES US!!
- Daily devotions and growing in our own relationship with the Lord
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See additional pictures from the past @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/copper_canyon_mission_team/
