Tijuana, Mexico Mission Trip
August 8, 2004 to August 13, 2004
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Age Group: Senior high school students
Application Deadline: 6/9/2004
Status:
Past application deadline
Cost (US$): 395 per participant
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Frequently Asked Questions
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| Ministry Detail |
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Project Overview:
Tijuana is located just across the border from San Diego, California. “TJ,” as it’s called by the locals, was founded in 1889 and is the most northerly city in Latin America. This popular tourist destination is believed by some to be the center of the Mexican illicit drug trade, for example. But, “where sin abounds, grace abounds all the more.”
We travel to Tijuana to tell of God’s grace through Jesus Christ. When life is over, no pleasure or adventure can possible compare to the eternal comfort Christians will have in God’s presence.
Come with us and share the Good News of God’s love and mercy. It may be the beginning of a new path for someone in Mexico, and for you personally.
Ministry Description:
Teams will work with children at a local orphanage, and they will also sponsor children's ministry at a local church. Opportunities exist to do street ministry and to encourage the local teens. Mime and puppet ministries have been very effective in reaching the children of Tijuana. You'll build small homes for families, and as always, prayer will be an important part of the week.
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| Trip Requirements |
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Requirements for Level 1:
Participants must:
1. Have accepted Jesus as Savior and have a living, personal relationship with Him.
2. Be able to verbalize their testimonies and share a simple Gospel message.
3. Be willing to submit to authority.
4. Demonstrate a servant's heart.
5. Leave negative attitudes at home.
6. Have a desire to minister to people.
Requirements for Levels 2 and 3:
Participants must also:
7. Have prior ministry experience.
8. Accept more difficult ministry and living conditions.
9. Expect more intense relational ministry.
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| Food & Lodging |
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Teams will be housed at an orphanage or local church, and will sleep in tents or on the floor. Pleae bring air mattresses, bedding, and towels. Food is prepared on site, and bottled drinking water is provided.
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| Dress Code & What to Bring
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Dress Code:
We do require all trip participants, leaders, and staff to adhere to a dress code on each of our EDGE mission projects. We do this to show respect for God, respect for ourselves, and respect for others. Please help us achieve this goal by teaching your group that our dress code isn’t because we’re extremists, but because we love God, we wish to honor His creation, and we don’t wish to cause others to stumble. You can find specific guidelines in your M101 manual or by contacting your EDGE representative.
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| Travel Information |
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Airport & Transportation:
Groups may drive to Tijuana or fly to San Diego. Renting vans in San Diego can be very difficult, so make reservations early.
*NOTE: You must tell the rental agency that you are traveling into Mexico. Most agencies require additional Mexico insurance, approximately $21 per vehicle per day.
We will provide driving directions to your lodging in Tijuana, and tips for crossing the border. Please plan to arrive between 2-5PM on the Saturday your project begins. Departure is the following Friday morning.
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Visa & Passport:
A valid passport will be required beginning Dec 31, 2006.
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Tolls & Exit Tax:
At the Tijuana, Mexico border with the US there are no exit or entrance fees or taxes.
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Shots & Vaccinations:
An updated Tetanus shot is Strongly Recommended for ALL projects. Hepatitis A is recommended.
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Suggested Travel Agency:
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Angie Lepley, CTC
Tangerine Travel, Ltd.
16017 Juanita Woodinville Way NE, #201
Bothell, WA 98011
Phone (800) 678-8202
Direct (425) 354-6910
Email Angie@tangerinetravel.com
www.tangerinetravel.com
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Suggested Travel Insurance:
We highly recommend all program participants have health insurance coverage for international trips. It is important to know that most regular health insurance plans do not cover you overseas. Health coverage is not a requirement for domestic trips, but still recommended.
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| Location Information
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Location Description:
Tijuana, the gateway to Baja California's gold coast, is less than 30 minutes from downtown San Diego. Known as the most-visited city in the world, it hosts more than 70 million visitors annually.
Founded in 1829 as a tiny agricultural village, Tijuana has grown exponentially in the past century. During the early 1900s, it was a rural area, with a climate conducive to the growth of grapes, tomatoes, and onions. The tourist industry began to flourish during the world wars, and to this day remains the predominant source of income.
(www.si-mexico.com/cities/tijuana.htm, 8/1/02)
Weather:
Tijuana's has mild summers with highs in the 80s, and cool winters.
(www.frommers.com/destinations/tijuana.html, 8/1/02)
Area Attractions:
You'll find museums, art galleries, and the Cultural Center, where you can enjoy both permanent and temporary art exhibits. Along Tijuana's famed Avenida Revolución, you can shop for authentic Mexican handicrafts and artistic works replete with native folklore.
(www.si-mexico.com/cities/tijuana.htm, 8/1/02)
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| People, Culture and Religion
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In Tijuana, many cultural compromises have been made for the sake of attracting American tourists. Governmental regulations regarding labor standards are difficult to find. Expansion and economic growth have come at the expense of the local population. Many people lack basic services such as sewage systems and adequate housing.
(www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/mxcia.htm)
In Mexico, 89% of the population is nominally Roman Catholic, with 6% Protestant and 5% other religions.
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| Government and Economy
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Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. Today, the United Mexican States is a republic comprised of 31 states and one federal district. An elected president is the head of state, working with a legislature and Supreme Court.
Mexico has a free market economy increasingly dominated by the private sector. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst recession in over half a century. A strong export sector helped to cushion the economy's decline and led to recovery from 1996-2000.
Ongoing economic and social concerns include low wages and underemployment for a large segment of the population.
(www.lansingsc.org/sc-info.cfm?citycode=4, www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/mxcia.htm, 8/1/02)
Tijuana is flooded with gift shops, restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, bars, bullfights, horse races, and every other kind of entertainment imaginable. It also produces clothing and electronic products. The growth of Tijuana’s industry has not been limited to Mexican businesses. Many U.S. assembly plants have relocated in Tijuana. (icsdev.soe.umich.edu/confur/discuss/reader/fall/ody, 8/1/02)
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| Statistics
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Population:
101,879,171 - Mexico
(www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/mxcia.htm, 8/1/02) |
Poverty Rate:
27% in Mexico live below the poverty line (1998 est.).
(www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/mxcia.htm, 8/1/02) |
Literacy Rate:
89.6% ages 15 and over can read and write.
(www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/mxcia.htm, 8/1/02)
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Average Annual Income:
$5,000 U.S. |
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