Short Term Missions
Ministry Opportunities
Location:#1 Cd. Victoria
Cd. Victoria located 220 miles south of Texas Mexican broder
on road 101in the Mexican state called Tamaulipas. Our facilities are
about 10 miles outside of the capital city, which is called Ciudad
Victoria.
Our Base Campus Church
We have various activities throughout each week that the members of our church are involved in regularly and also some special activities that we plan and do from time to time. These are ways that you and your group can be involved. The activities you will be able to be involved in will depend on the days that you are here, what we have planned at the time, and the interests and abilities of your group.
Ministry With Our Adults
- Bible study at Casa de Esperanza
- Adult cell groups and services in various neighborhoods
Special women’s activities and seminars (sewing, cooking, spiritual health etc.) - Special men’s activities and seminars (workdays, prayer meetings etc.)
- Singles and couples activities and classes
Ministry With Our Youth
- Bible Study at Casa de Esperanza
- Youth cell groups and services in various neighborhoods
- Organizing sporting events for fun and for outreach
- Outreach and ministry through drama
- Youth workdays
- Youth fellowships and parties
Ministry With Our Children
- Sunday school classes
- Ministry and outreach through puppets and drama
- Ministry and outreach through playing and games
- Organizing or helping with a Vacation Bible School
- Children’s fellowships and parties
General Ministry Opportunities
- Home visitation - involves personal evangelism and
visiting homes
Workday at mission - physical labor (building projects, cleaning or general maintenance around our facilities). - Visiting the juvenile detention center - a rehab center for youth with drug problems or criminal records).
- Street outreach ministry - presenting dramas, puppet shows, playing or
Accommodations and Costs
- Friday through Tuesday - Five nights
- $250.00 per person - This will include local transpotaion, food, & lodging
- If you will need transportation from the US to and from Cd. Victoria, there will be a one time cost of $150.00 per group.
There is not air-conditioning in every room, although we do have fans. Hot water is also not always available. We have sufficient bunk beds, mattresses and cots. There are separate bathrooms for men and women. Since the water from our well is only suitable for washing and bathing, we buy purified water for drinking and cooking. Most meals will be prepared within our kitchen, but we may enjoy some local food as well. We have a modern kitchen with gas stoves and refrigerators.
All of the conditions we face will be completely safe. The weather will be hot during the day and warm to cool at night. The landscape is beautiful and the people are extremely warm and friendly. This will surely be one of the most memorable trips of your life.
Location #2: Xilitla, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Xilitla, located About 450 miles South of the Texas border and San Luis
Potosi, Mexico. Xilitla is located in the Southern Huasteca, in an area
that has an average altitude of 1,970 -.3,937 feet above sea level.
According to the latest national population census the municipality of
Xilitla which 93.35% have neither drainage nor toilets, 84.22% have no
electricity, 78.55% have no running water, and 89.68% have dirt floors.
One of the main characteristics of the Huasteca is the presence of
Náhuatl and Teneek indigenous peoples. The
Náhutal people represent 60% of the indigenous population of
the entire Huasteca Potosina. The indigenous population living in
Xilitla and its communities is almost completely Náhuatl and
most are bilingual in both Nahuatl and Spanish If you are interested in
taking a short term mission trip where you can experience living in a
small Mexican village and enjoy time to mingle with the people and play
with the children then Xilitila is the place for you. Great opportunity
to work in harvest fields that are ready for harvest.
Accommodations and Costs
- Saturday through Wendsday - Five nights
- $350 per person - This will include transportation from Cd Victoria, food, & lodging (2 nights loding in Xilitila will be on a cement floor)
- If you will need transportation from the US to and from Cd. Victoria, there will be a one time cost of $150.00 per group.
- Maximum of twelve (12) people per group
- This trip requires persons in good health.
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