MSM Mexico Mission Trip: June 2014

Monday, June 30, 2014

Rosarito beach memories

We had such a great time today at the beach. Some shopping, swimming and food is a great way to spend our Fun Day. Heading back to the Ranch now.

Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Location:Avenida Mazatlán,Playas de Rosarito,Mexico

Rosarito beach fun!

Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Location:Calle Ciprés,Playas de Rosarito,Mexico

Vamos a la playa

Heading to the beach today to enjoy some sun, sand and water.

Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Morning walk to the cross

We walked to the cross on the mountain this morning after breakfast. Great view!

Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Sweet treats

Went to an amazing Mexican bakery for desert tonight...did I say a-maz-ing!

Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Tacos in Tecate

Headed to Tecate with the team for dinner. Tacos, burritos and Mexican cokes...yum!

Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Rancho kids ministry

We're spending the afternoon playing soccer, games and crafts with the kids who live at Rancho.

Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Lion and Lamb drama video

Almost live...

Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Location:Carretera Vieja a Tecate,Tijuana,Mexico

We're joining with the church on Rancho property this morning for worship and doing the kids program.
This is the last ministry program of the trip...this week is flying by so quickly.

Pray that God would surprise us with energy and focus. That this opportunity would be as fresh as the first time on Wednesday.

Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Breakfast

Sunday morning is here and everyone is really sssslllloooowwww this morning. The hard work and long days have caught up to us all.

Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Saturday, June 28, 2014

S'mores and more

Having a great team evening with goodies.

Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Trip report by Kira

Hi, my name is Kira! I am going into the 7th grade. This is my first time going to Mexico and I am having so much fun! I've seen God working in so many ways through different situations. An example is when we were with the kids at the daycare here at Rancho and I went to go set my bag down and I turned around and there was this little girl standing there waiting for me. And I saw the joy in her face when she met me, and even though I didn't know that much Spanish I got to interact with her.

Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Location:Carretera Vieja a Tecate,Tijuana,Mexico

Trip report by Katelyn

Hi my name is Katelyn and I'm going into 8th grade, and this is my second year being here at Rancho, and I just really love to watch and see how God has been working in the lives of so many people this week! Its just really touched my heart to see how the people here praise god even with so little they give all to The Lord! And just watching them do so just has showed me how I should be in my spiritual walk! I can't wait to see what the rest of the week brings!

Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Location:Carretera Vieja a Tecate,Tijuana,Mexico

Hey this is Daniel, I am one of the leaders on the trip. It has been such a blessing to work with the students and leaders on this trip, and to see the Lord's work through these students. It's been amazing to watch not only the willingness, but the eagerness of the students to serve, whether it's with the concrete or out reaching to the communities. This trip has been a great reminder for me to value my relationships at home, especially with my family. Seeing how hard some of these families have to work and hearing how separated they have become has made me incredibly grateful for the relationship I have with my parents. It's all been tremendous for me to lead our team in worship, and to see both teammates in leaders worship genuinely with their hearts, seeing out loud and proud to The Lord. I can't believe the trip is already halfway over and I cannot wait to what God has in store for the rest of the trip with this team and with the people of Tecate!

P.S. Hard work is good for the kids :)