Service & Discovery Trip: Mexico

Continuing a tradition of service and a cross cultural bridge building with our brothers and sisters who live and work in the quiet neighborhoods tucked away in the rugged hills overlooking the Playas de Tijuana.

Our mission partner, Futuro del Oro, along with local pastors, mission workers and business owners, will be our hosts for our building teams providing warm hospitality and assistance with materials and local customs.

We plan to construct a modest dwelling for a young family who has no shelter of their own and are living with multiple families under one roof. These “casitas” (little homes) are rustic by our standards but are blessings from God to the recipient families. Waiting lists of families desperately needing shelter and a place to call home can grow long which is why every helping hand is a gift from God.

No construction or carpenter experience is necessary to be a vital part of this building ministry. We provide skilled leaders and knowledgeable guides to help you become a valuable member of the team.

We encourage students and adults from our community to attend. We also welcome your friends and family members. All potential team members must register to be part of the mission team. (Online registration is simple at canyonhillspc.org/Mexico AND/OR complete the attached form and return it to our church office before Sunday, June 19, 2022.

Cost is $75 per person which includes all meals, transportation and lodging. When we receive your payment you will receive a confirmation email when with additional details including what to bring and what to expect.

PASSPORTS/PASSPORT CARDS ARE NOW REQUIRED FOR ALL TRAVEL IN MEXICO. If you do not have a current, valid, US Passport Book or Passport Card and are planning to join our service teams in Mexico or other places abroad, we would encourage you to obtain your passport as soon as possible. Please refer to www.travel.state.gov for more information.

In the recent past there have been a number of reports of violence in the border areas of Mexico. Our service team leaders carefully monitor the travel advisories and engage in close communication with our brothers and sisters who live across the border on a weekly basis. The colonias we serve near the Playas de Tijuana have had no increase in violence and are well protected and very tranquil at this time. Our service team leaders keep a vigilant eye on the tumult in the region and act accordingly. We would never put our students or leaders in harm’s way if it was determined to be unsafe to proceed with the trip. Please refer to our Risk Plan available on our church web site for more information.