I found out that Candice & Josh Rose will be crossing the border and traveling with us. They are teaching English in the Christian School (in Guachochi and are returning to the States for Christmas. We have known this young couple for a number of years (before they were married) and been on mission teams with them in the past. I do believe, they actually meet on a mission trip we put together a few years ago :)
Ed and Debby are moving their daughter, son-in-law and children from NC to OK this week and then, may be entering  Mexico before Christmas. I will talk to Ed, hopefully in the next few days, to discuss in more detail the upcoming mission for us!

Finally have dates set for this winters trip to Guachochi....I realize it won't work for everyone, but a time frame had to be set to move forward.
At this point in time, we will fly out of Denver early on the morning of Dec 27th, ( to El Paso, TX )  and fly home on Jan 8th. I guess if others are flying also, we just need to arrive in TX during the morning,  if at all possible.
Airline tickets are usually more economical, the earlier they can be purchased.
I also took it for granted that everyone has a current passport!.....if not, that needs to be applied for immediately.
If there are any question, please message me, or call...(307) 660-2573

Christmas Break 2011... 'Work Team' Mexico

Plans are being made for a work team to Mexico just a day or two after Christmas. This usually helps those in school to make the trip without missing but a few days. It's hard to make it fit for everyone, but over the years, this time frame has worked the best for all.
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:

1. Work projects –  Building project at Christian School site in Guachochi or on school house at Ranch.
2. Assisting Ed & Debby with projects in Guachochi & evangelism/outreach
3. LOVING GOD’s PEOPLE as HE LOVES US!!
4. Daily devotions and growing in our own relationship with the Lord

Steve Barbour 307-660-2573  or  686-2573 sbarbour@wyoming.com http://mmguachochi.blogspot.com/

As this trip is being planned, I ask that you pray and sincerely seek the Lord about His plans and desires for you to be a part of the team, and  to also ask questions if you need more information..  What an exciting opportunity this is to join the Lord in HIS work in other parts of the world.  If you are interested in going,  please contact:

 See additional pictures from the past @      http://www.flickr.com/photos/copper_canyon_mission_team/

 Nice picture of  Ed....Chloe....Debby. Debby wasn't feeling the best right then, so she said 'please forgive her for not smiling'!

This picture (the road) really show the 'steepness' of these mountains, and why it takes so long to travel anywhere!

I had to add this picture for those that know Thomas.....here with his wife and new son!

 The time at the 'Ranch' passed very quickly, and then it was time to send all the personal equipment back up the 'cable system'.

 Brand new wheel barrow decided to detach itself from the basket at the top of the cable system and went tumbling over the cliff. It was said that the sound of it falling went on forever. After a climb down the cliff by Tony and Cort, the retrieved, dented and misshapen tool, was still workable!  

Center left to center right of this picture shows the 'runay' Ed will be landing the airplane on.....hopefully this year yet!

 Some appear to be more tired than others......or is Piper just sad to be leaving!

 Mexico in the rear view mirror, and the USA border ahead....this years trip to Guachochi is coming to an end.

 Sad to see a wall like this......unfortunately 'politics' seem to necessitate it's existence!  

 CHA group 'pulling out' for the long haul back to Oklahoma.....thank you for allowing Chloe and I to be a part of you all....see you next year!

Saturday afternoon nap.....Chloe and I stayed over to attend Church with the Capps on Sunday. Ed and I were able to work on the airplane Monday morning, while Chloe helped Debby with some things. We packed our bags and went to town early hunting for aircraft parts, and then were at the airport shortly after 12 PM. Flight home at 1:30....I left Ft Collins at 5 PM and arrived at home around 10 PM.
Thats all for now.....if I have some afterthoughts I may add more, or if some others would like to add pictures or comments that would be great!

Sunday......3 wks since home church!

It has been mildly annoying to me that I haven't been able to finish up with this years blog pictures.......maybe this evening I will get more postings!
It's been three weeks since I have been at my home Church, as I have been on the road. Doesn't mean I missed Church anywhere along the way, I just didn't attend at home.
'Busy' is the word for me, this time of year! Summer is 24/6 business wise, along with all the other activities of the season.....I will complete the trips pictures, please bear with me.
Blessings to all .....I hope you are all in the fellowship of 'believers' at your Church of choice this day!

This is the Church looking towards the Capps cabin. Viewed from Joel and Cassilda's house.

Playing some Volleyball....the Indian men really like to get involved with this.

One on one.........we didn't see this happening a few years ago!

Who got the most out of all this interaction......??

The floor almost completed, all in one day......that is impressive, considering it was all mixed and poured by hand!

Manual labor.....they were all 'named'.....Manual !!!!

No easy job with the 'Sun' beating down your neck!