Join the team from Calvary as we deliver shoe boxes filled with Christmas gifts and serve the community of Bella Vista in Ensenada, Mexico. We will be staying at Mt. Zion Church serving alongside Pastor Luis & Mimi Ojeda and their ministry. There will also be a day trip to the Kumeyaay Indian community. This is a family-friendly trip for children 7 years and up. Spots will fill up fast so make sure to sign up early!
Dates: December 11th-13th, 2009. The team will depart Calvary at 6am on Friday morning and return Sunday evening.
Team Meetings: There will be two team meetings that you will need to attend in preparation for the trip.
1st Meeting: Sunday, November 15th, 12:30pm (After the 11am service); Trip introduction, connect with team and organize projects for the trip.
2nd Meeting: Monday, December 7th, 6:30 Shoebox Wrapping Party and final preparations for trip.
Cost: $75 adult/$45 children, Checks made payable to Calvary Community Church, Write in memo: Mexico Shoebox Trip
Transportation: We are encouraging everyone to ride in Calvary vans. There is no cost to you for transportation if you ride in one of our vans. If you choose to take your own vehicle, you will be responsible for the cost of gas/insurance (approx. cost $100/gas & $45 Mexico insurance per vehicle www.bajabound.com ). It will also be required that you pair off with another vehicle the entire way there and back.
Travel Documentation: Those 16 or older are required to carry a passport when traveling to Mexico. Children under 16 may use an original or copy of their birth certificate. Click here for official travel guidelines.
Applications: Applications are required to participate on the trip. Download one Short Term Trip Application or pick up at the mission counter. You are only required to fill out the first page of the application for weekend Mexico trips and sign the Release on page two. Children’s info can be included on the parent/guardians application. Completed applications should be turned into Brian Field in the Calvary Staff Offices or dropped off at the green Community/World drop box at the mission counter.
Distance to Ensenada: Approx. 220 miles.
What to Bring: Packing List
Contact: Brian Field, Mission Director, brian.field@calvarycc.org or 818 575-2266
Tags: mexico, trip
2 Comments
We are unable to participate but would like to donate. How do we do that. Is there a shoebox list?
Hi Lisa,
You can pick up a Shoebox list at the mission counter at Calvary or go to the URL below to download a list. Thanks for your support!!! http://www.servesomebody.org/2009/11/06/christmas-shoebox-offering/