If you’re considering a mission experience in a foreign country, this
is the place to start. SCG has run trips to Mexico for nearly two
decades, building homes, blessing families and changing lives in the
greater Tijuana area.
We believe that acts of service (home construction and community
engagement activities) combined with sharing the Gospel message will
help foster a Christ-centered community in which people are
transformed by God’s love. Northern Mexico is a great place to test
this belief. Many of the nearly 2 million inhabitants live in
desperately poor shantytowns without water, electricity or sewer
systems. Our ministry focuses on the community of Girasoles
(Sunflowers in Spanish), which is located just south of Tecate. We
have partnered with a local church, Lo Mejor del Trigo (The Finest
Wheat), with the goal of building relationships, caring for our
neighbors and more effectively sharing the Gospel. Our three-day
trips offer a wonderful opportunity to serve the "least of these," to
get to know other SCGers and to be inspired by God's handiwork.
SCG currently sponsors two trips to Mexico per year, in the spring and
fall. Up to sixty people participate in each trip. If you are taking
steps in your faith, consider the Mexico Outreach ministry and join us
for a safe, hope-filled experience.
Registration: To find out if there are still openings, contact the
Contribute Department at (714) 761-5100 x323.
When:
Where:
We work and stay near Tecate, Mexico. During our visits, we stay at Rancho La Paloma, which provides secure accommodations, all meals and logistical support. Accommodations are rustic, but pleasant!
Cost:
The trip cost is $305 per person. A $50 deposit is due along with your application. The remaining trip cost is due at the pre-trip briefing, which is held four weeks prior to departure.
Transportation:
We carpool to Mexico. If you have a truck or van, you may be asked to drive. The cost of gas and Mexican car insurance ($35.00/car) is extra; this added cost is usually split between passengers.
Who can participate:
Men, women and children over 11 years old may take part in the construction trips. Students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A passport is required for reentry into the United States. All trip participants must have a passport. No building experience is necessary – all you need is a willing heart.
Registration:
To find out if there are still openings, contact the Contribute Department at (714) 761-5100 x296. Then register online or fill out an application in the courtyard.
Register Online
*All participants must have a passport or passport card. Email contribute@seacoastgrace.org with questions.
