Rio Grande Valley, US Rural Mission Trip
July 10, 2010 to July 16, 2010
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Age Group: Any
Application Deadline: 3/18/2010
Status:
Past application deadline
Cost (US$): $325
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| Ministry Detail |
Ministry Description:
Many in this area experience the stresses that result from living in an economic climate where food and housing may feel like a privilege rather than a right. Poverty can cripple the spirit of a family, thus our local partners are committed to doing what they can to provide a way out for those they serve. What the Rio Grande Valley needs is what you can offer, the hands and feet of Jesus as your team focuses their attention on others with great physical and spiritual needs. Through partnering with what the local ministries are already doing, you will be able to bring Light into dark situations and offer Hope that only the Gospel of Jesus Christ can bring. The people of the Rio Grande Valley are ready to hear the Gospel of Jesus that brings life.
As our partner is a long-standing member of the Rio Grande Valley community, your ministry will naturally be directed by what they have found to be the most effective in advancing the Kingdom, as well as what will best utilize the gifts of your team. We will tailor a ministry schedule for your team specifically, thus many of the ministry details will be finalized within six-eight weeks of the mission.
There are many needs in this area that your team will likely be equipped to help meet. Some of the potential ministry opportunities include: minor construction, Vacation Bible School, sports ministry, orphanage visit, retirement home visit, feeding the poor, random acts of kindness, street cleanup and more.
The Rio Grande Valley trip is an excellent first trip for newcomers to world missions. They’ll get to experience first hand, practical ministry and relational ministry in a setting away from home. Prior field-experience is also helpful, so veteran missionaries on each trip are also beneficial in encouraging newcomers.
Along with the fruit that comes from thinking of others, your team will leave changed as they watch eternity transform before their eyes. They will have the opportunity to be in situations where they are able to hear the voice of God for themselves and walk in obedience to it. The fruit that will come from being put in these types of situations can carry no price tag as they return home with a fresh perspective.
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| Trip Requirements |
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AIM will expect the groups coming down to the Rio Grande Valley to be prepared to share their faith, testimonies and have a flexible attitude. AIM will prepare all the logistics for making sure that the week is full of both ministry opportunities and appropriate accommodations.
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| Food & Lodging |
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Your team will be lodging in a facility in Rio Grande Valley that includes a camp style set up with bunk beds, showers, air conditioning and a kitchen. Your team should expect to live at a greater level of discomfort than at home, as you’ll be spending a large portion of your time focusing on what you can do to make a difference in the lives of others in the Rio Grande Valley.
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| Meet the Trip Leaders |
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| Project Leader: |
Cesar Gonzalez
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| Location Information
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Location Description:
Located on the northern bank of the Rio Grande, the Rio Grande Valley (also called The Valley) serves as a border between Mexico and the United States. The Rio Grande Valley (RGV) is made of up four counties, including Willacy County, the third poorest county in the United States. Of the over 1 million residents of the Rio Grande Valley, over 80% are Chicano, Spanish, Tejano or Latino. The largest city is Brownsville (Cameron County), followed by McAllen (Hidalgo County).
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