Mission Trip Update - RAV 2008!

OK! It's 6:45 am and I have a few minutes to let you know how the trip was. I can sum it up into one word - AWESOME! It was such an honor to be part of the wonderful work that is taking place in Ensenada, Mexico. For those that don't know, here you go...

I helped lead a team of 8 people into Ensenada, Mexico. For the majority of the team, this was their first 'over the border' mission trip.

The trip was broke down into two sections - a work project and a sports ministry. The work project primarily was moving cinder blocks down a mountain. These blocks will be used in conjunction with a 'fresh water well' that is being created for the camp and seminary called 'Rancho Agua Viva'. We moved a total of five truckloads of blocks which weighed between 30 and 40 pounds. Every did a great job and had a great attitude during this time.

Agua Viva Ministries serves the Mexican people in three ways. First, they have a camp there that many Mexican churches use (the week prior to us there was a women's conference with over 200 women). Secondly, they host missionary teams who minister in the surrounding cities and villages. And thirdly, they have a seminary which puts Mexican nationals through training and education, preparing them for full time ministry in Mexico. You can check out more at http://www.aguaviva.com/

Our other main ministry was a sports ministry in a little area called 'Colony 89'. We played soccer with the kids in the neighborhood, shared juice and 'galletas' (cookies) with them and shared our testimonies of the love and grace of Jesus Christ. On our last day we gave away complete soccer uniforms (socks, shorts and shirts), a soccer trophy and a brand new soccer ball. It was truly a beautiful moment.

I want to thank everyone for their prayers and support during this time. We experienced everything from minor injuries from intense work and 'scrolleyball' (don't ask) to a broken heart from having to leave such a beautiful community. I look forward to many more trips to Mexico and continuing the relationship that began last week.

GP

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