Saturday, June 27, 2015

Amazing Leaders

We had an amazing group of men and women who led our students in an incredible way. Loving the students and guiding them this week toward serving others and loving Jesus. We could not have done this trip without them!


Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

We have landed!

Just arrived in Seattle. Next stop....family!


Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

On the plane!

Next stop is Seattle. Alaska Flight 479.





Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Fueling our tummies at In-n-Out

As per tradition, we stopped for lunch at In-n-Out. Full tummies are happy tummies.


Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

We are back in the USA!

The smoothest border crossing any of our teams have had! Praise God!


Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Rise and shine!

After a great week, it's an early morning up to load the vans and head the the border. Pray for a safe and easy travel day!





Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Friday, June 26, 2015

Team Photo in Rosarito




Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Beach day!

Having a fun time at the beach in Rosarito. The Jimenez family came with us too! Another day to pour into them.














Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Thursday, June 25, 2015

House Key Ceremony

Wow! God is so good. After 4 days of building the house for the Jimenez family it was time to present them with the keys to their home. They never dreamed that a house like this would be theirs, but God provided one in a demonstration of his great love for them.
We had a few team members share a blessing and prayers for them. Seeing the boys run to their room and see some Cars toys and pj's was so fun. Jasmine couldn't believe they had their own bed (they all slept in the same bed in their old trailer) with bedding she loved.
We were able to provide a refrigerator and a couch along with bunk beds for the boys, bed for Antonio and Jasmine and a table, linens and food.Many tears, hugs and memories. God is so good!





















Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Beautiful week of ministry at Nueva Vida

Pastor Oscar is a great man of God and his church is wonderful. Our team enjoyed to serve them this week so much. Many tears as our team left the church. We'll continue to pray for them.














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Painting inside the house

We are getting so excited to give this house to the Jimenez family. Working on the inside today building the beds, molding and painting. So much joy for our team.









Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Good morning!

Fueling up for our last day of ministry! Everyone is doing great and very excited to give the keys to the house to the Jimenez family.














Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Church service tonight

Tonight we're at Cristiano la Familia church with Pastor Gerardo. This is the same location our students have been serving at the women's shelter.








Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Dinner is served

Some great tacos and Mexican cokes after a long day of ministry!








Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Students doing ministry #1
















Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Student Testimony

Hey this is Aj Stahley, Mexico is great and I can see God doing many great things in the community and on our team. I am having a wonderful time making friendships with the kids and leaders also. I have painted the sanctuary at the church and the wall outside in the courtyard. I am definitely not ready to head home in 2 Days, If it was my choice I would be here forever. God is doing great things here in Ensanada Mexico!


Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Student Testimony

Hey this is Julia Manning
It is the third day here in Mexico and I have seen God working through everyone in our team. I have been able to work at the church the past two days and we have been working with many kids and seeing God work in them. Not only is God working in the kids, I have been impacted as well and can see God making a difference in my life. We have been putting up a dry wall, and taking apart bunk beds but the thing that stood out to me is how loving and excited the kids are. They have so much joy and happiness that they love to share with you, from kicking a ball around to helping hammer a nail. Today I am at the house and it is coming along very well! We have been able to paint wood and continue to finish the roofing. It is really cool how the friends, family, and even kids are coming to help. I have clearly seen God working through and in me and our team. God have blessed me with this opportunity to serve the people in Mexico. I can't wait for what God will continue to do throughout the rest of the week!


Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

Student Testimony

Hey this is Julia Manning
It is the third day here in Mexico and I have seen God working through everyone in our team. I have been able to work at the church the past two days and we have been working with many kids and seeing God work in them. Not only is God working in the kids, I have been impacted as well and can see God making a difference in my life. We have been putting up a dry wall, and taking apart bunk beds but the thing that stood out to me is how loving and excited the kids are. They have so much joy and happiness that they love to share with you, from kicking a ball around to helping hammer a nail. Today I am at the house and it is coming along very well! We have been able to paint wood and continue to finish the roofing. It is really cool how the friends, family, and even kids are coming to help. I have clearly seen God working through and in me and our team. God have blessed me with this opportunity to serve the people in Mexico. I can't wait for what God will continue to do throughout the rest of the week!


Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team

House build

Working mainly on the roof right now as well as on drywall mudding and some painting on the exterior of the house.














Pastor Matt and the Mexico Team