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In order to keep mission fees as affordable as possible, we allow teams to purchase some of their own items needed for their stay at
the Mission Base and for their ministries. The following items will save you money if you buy them instead of us providing them.
Food
In order to make your trip as affordable as possible we allow groups to take care of some of their own meals (we provide a large furnishing
kitchen with all the cooking utensils you'll need for this). Food is not covered in your cost. For more on food click here
Meal prep can be very easy if you consider the following options:
1. Most groups have each person bring their favorite box of cold cereal for the week in Mexico. Milk and fruit can be brought with you, or
purchased here in Mexico. This provides a quick, healthy breakfast with little costs or work.
2. We provide an option (highly recommended) to groups of eating the Sunday evening meal and the noon meals (Monday-Thursday) at the
church you will be serving at. These meals are prepared and served by the women of the church . This is a wonderful way to save time, money,
and get to know the people and culture of Mexico . It’s a popular hit among all groups (you will be hard pressed to buy and cook a meal for less
than the recommended donation and the cost even covers the meals so all the Mexicans who will be serving with you can eat with you as well). A
charge $3.50 per person per meal for this option please. And once again, this amount also includes enough money so the Mexicans who are
ministering with you can eat with you as well.
3. The remainder of the meals can be prepared at the base or you can eat out at some local taco stands. The facilities are very accommodating
(two stoves, refrigerator, freezer, large work areas, large serving bar & more).An option to consider if you don’t have a cook, is to designate a
kitchen and meal coordinator to oversee the meals and kitchen. Divide the group into food teams and allow them to plan the meals (with the
oversight of the kitchen and meal coordinator). Meals can be pre-cooked in the States and then prepared in Mexico. Make sure you have
healthy meals as you will be exerting extra energy while on your trip. Also, you can eat out at local taco stands if you'd like which cuts down on
meal prep too.
Suggested shopping list for items other than food
Our hope is that while you’re on the ministry base with us in Mexico, you feel at home. Our mindset is that, "Mi casa es tu casa" (My house is
your house). We don't operate like a hotel service, we basically loan you the base during your time here. Taking this in mind, here's a
suggested shopping list for your time while in Mexico. It is best to purchase main items in the States before crossing the border (costs are less
and selection is better). Please consult the website for a recommended shopping center close to the border.
http://www.gomissionstomexico.com/food4lessshopping.html. Items like fruit, bread, and milk can be purchased locally if you wish.
Cleaning Items
Several liquid hand soaps (anti-bacterial).
Small bottle dish washing liquid
Couple scrubber pads for pots and pans
Paper & Plastic Items for meals prepared at the Mission Base
Small bathroom trash bags (10 gallon)
Large trash bags (40 gallon)
Paper towels for kitchen and bathrooms
Toilet Paper
Hand Soap
Napkins
Paper plates (we recommend using paper plates, bowls, cups & etc. for eating, this cuts down on work & time)
Paper bowls
Paper cups
Plastic eating utensils
Baby wipes for cleaning hands after V.B.S. and etc. (put in vans)
First Aid Kit & Medicines to carry with you We have first aid kits at the ministry base for use as well.
Neosporin
Hydrogen peroxide
Tylenol
Imodium AD
Sun block
Purified drinking water in Mexico
We will have at the Ministry Base 5 gallon bottles of purified drinking water for your use. These bottles can be filled with purified water at all
grocery stores for less than $1.00 each. It will be your group's responsibility to purchase your own water. There is no need to bring purified
water with you unless you would feel more comfortable doing so.
Work Projects
Part of group fees will be used for your construction projects, however, if your group wants to do a major construction project, we ask that you
raise addition funds for this.
Vehicle Insurance
Although vehicle insurance is not required in Mexico, you might want to have it just in case. We strongly recommend that you purchase
insurance prior to your trip. Purchasing insurance at the border can be costly and time consuming.
Bibles
We ask each group to bring two cases of Bibles (NIV complete Spanish Bibles) to be able to give to those who might receive Christ through your
time in Mexico, and also, to be able to provide pastors and churches with Bibles. Many churches and pastors come to us asking for Bibles and
it's nice to be able to provide them with this important resource. You will find an order form enclosed in this packet. We ask for the NIV version
(NVI in Spanish). Please bring complete Bibles containing both the Old and New Testaments. These can be ordered from International Bible
Society at: www..ibsdirect.com/c-35-spanish-scriptures.aspx Tel: 1-800-524-1588
Evangelistic Tracts
On Sunday, the day after your arrival, we start the week off by doing an evangelistic outreach in the community of the church you’ll be serving
at. We hand out invitations for the week’s activities at the church, and tracks as well. We ask that you bring at least 600 tracks for this important
activity. We have found that tracks by Chick Publishers or Atstracks work very well because they are in a cartoon format. Because many here in
Mexico lack the ability to read, a cartoon format really grabs and holds their attention. Make sure you order all tracks in Spanish!
Tracks can be ordered at: www.chick.com Tel: 1-909941-8128, or at www.atstracts.org select international tracts, then select browse by
category, then select Spanish and you'll find the Spanish tracks. Make sure you order tracts that have a cartoon format and are in Spanish.
VBS Snacks & Crafts
We will need you to bring some crafts and snacks for your children's ministries. We provide the VBS program, and all the media and equipment
necessary, but we'll need you to cover the crafts and snacks. Click here for more
Ideas for fund raising
1. Each month, set aside a regular amount to give toward your cost. Example: if you just put $20 per month toward your trip cost, in six months
you would have $120 saved for your trip.
2. Consider having a garage sale to sell items you no longer need.
3. Cut down on part of your entertainment spending, and save it for your trip.
4. Pray and ask God to help you. Who knows what might happen?
5. Send out a letter to your friends and relatives, share the plans of your short mission trip and ask if
they’d like to share in the cost.
Here's a link for more help with a Fund Raising
the Mission Base and for their ministries. The following items will save you money if you buy them instead of us providing them.
Food
In order to make your trip as affordable as possible we allow groups to take care of some of their own meals (we provide a large furnishing
kitchen with all the cooking utensils you'll need for this). Food is not covered in your cost. For more on food click here
Meal prep can be very easy if you consider the following options:
1. Most groups have each person bring their favorite box of cold cereal for the week in Mexico. Milk and fruit can be brought with you, or
purchased here in Mexico. This provides a quick, healthy breakfast with little costs or work.
2. We provide an option (highly recommended) to groups of eating the Sunday evening meal and the noon meals (Monday-Thursday) at the
church you will be serving at. These meals are prepared and served by the women of the church . This is a wonderful way to save time, money,
and get to know the people and culture of Mexico . It’s a popular hit among all groups (you will be hard pressed to buy and cook a meal for less
than the recommended donation and the cost even covers the meals so all the Mexicans who will be serving with you can eat with you as well). A
charge $3.50 per person per meal for this option please. And once again, this amount also includes enough money so the Mexicans who are
ministering with you can eat with you as well.
3. The remainder of the meals can be prepared at the base or you can eat out at some local taco stands. The facilities are very accommodating
(two stoves, refrigerator, freezer, large work areas, large serving bar & more).An option to consider if you don’t have a cook, is to designate a
kitchen and meal coordinator to oversee the meals and kitchen. Divide the group into food teams and allow them to plan the meals (with the
oversight of the kitchen and meal coordinator). Meals can be pre-cooked in the States and then prepared in Mexico. Make sure you have
healthy meals as you will be exerting extra energy while on your trip. Also, you can eat out at local taco stands if you'd like which cuts down on
meal prep too.
Suggested shopping list for items other than food
Our hope is that while you’re on the ministry base with us in Mexico, you feel at home. Our mindset is that, "Mi casa es tu casa" (My house is
your house). We don't operate like a hotel service, we basically loan you the base during your time here. Taking this in mind, here's a
suggested shopping list for your time while in Mexico. It is best to purchase main items in the States before crossing the border (costs are less
and selection is better). Please consult the website for a recommended shopping center close to the border.
http://www.gomissionstomexico.com/food4lessshopping.html. Items like fruit, bread, and milk can be purchased locally if you wish.
Cleaning Items
Several liquid hand soaps (anti-bacterial).
Small bottle dish washing liquid
Couple scrubber pads for pots and pans
Paper & Plastic Items for meals prepared at the Mission Base
Small bathroom trash bags (10 gallon)
Large trash bags (40 gallon)
Paper towels for kitchen and bathrooms
Toilet Paper
Hand Soap
Napkins
Paper plates (we recommend using paper plates, bowls, cups & etc. for eating, this cuts down on work & time)
Paper bowls
Paper cups
Plastic eating utensils
Baby wipes for cleaning hands after V.B.S. and etc. (put in vans)
First Aid Kit & Medicines to carry with you We have first aid kits at the ministry base for use as well.
Neosporin
Hydrogen peroxide
Tylenol
Imodium AD
Sun block
Purified drinking water in Mexico
We will have at the Ministry Base 5 gallon bottles of purified drinking water for your use. These bottles can be filled with purified water at all
grocery stores for less than $1.00 each. It will be your group's responsibility to purchase your own water. There is no need to bring purified
water with you unless you would feel more comfortable doing so.
Work Projects
Part of group fees will be used for your construction projects, however, if your group wants to do a major construction project, we ask that you
raise addition funds for this.
Vehicle Insurance
Although vehicle insurance is not required in Mexico, you might want to have it just in case. We strongly recommend that you purchase
insurance prior to your trip. Purchasing insurance at the border can be costly and time consuming.
Bibles
We ask each group to bring two cases of Bibles (NIV complete Spanish Bibles) to be able to give to those who might receive Christ through your
time in Mexico, and also, to be able to provide pastors and churches with Bibles. Many churches and pastors come to us asking for Bibles and
it's nice to be able to provide them with this important resource. You will find an order form enclosed in this packet. We ask for the NIV version
(NVI in Spanish). Please bring complete Bibles containing both the Old and New Testaments. These can be ordered from International Bible
Society at: www..ibsdirect.com/c-35-spanish-scriptures.aspx Tel: 1-800-524-1588
Evangelistic Tracts
On Sunday, the day after your arrival, we start the week off by doing an evangelistic outreach in the community of the church you’ll be serving
at. We hand out invitations for the week’s activities at the church, and tracks as well. We ask that you bring at least 600 tracks for this important
activity. We have found that tracks by Chick Publishers or Atstracks work very well because they are in a cartoon format. Because many here in
Mexico lack the ability to read, a cartoon format really grabs and holds their attention. Make sure you order all tracks in Spanish!
Tracks can be ordered at: www.chick.com Tel: 1-909941-8128, or at www.atstracts.org select international tracts, then select browse by
category, then select Spanish and you'll find the Spanish tracks. Make sure you order tracts that have a cartoon format and are in Spanish.
VBS Snacks & Crafts
We will need you to bring some crafts and snacks for your children's ministries. We provide the VBS program, and all the media and equipment
necessary, but we'll need you to cover the crafts and snacks. Click here for more
Ideas for fund raising
1. Each month, set aside a regular amount to give toward your cost. Example: if you just put $20 per month toward your trip cost, in six months
you would have $120 saved for your trip.
2. Consider having a garage sale to sell items you no longer need.
3. Cut down on part of your entertainment spending, and save it for your trip.
4. Pray and ask God to help you. Who knows what might happen?
5. Send out a letter to your friends and relatives, share the plans of your short mission trip and ask if
they’d like to share in the cost.
Here's a link for more help with a Fund Raising
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