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Mexico Mission Trips
Our next Mexico Mission Trip will be April 11-18, 2009.

Registration forms are due by February 8, 2009 and are available below or at LAUMC in the church office (or call 650-948-1083) — we hope you can join us! In one week, we'll travel to Mexico, build a two-room house, and travel back home.

Included here are several informational handouts you can download about Mexico Mission Trips and what to expect. Below that is a schedule of meetings and due dates. Below that is a comprehensive list of forms you can download and fill out to register for the upcoming Mexico Mission Trip. All handouts and forms are .pdf documents.

HandoutWhat's It About
Registration FormThe key to everything
Mission InfoPhilosophy, schedule & costs
Mission ScheduleDetailed itinerary
Health NotesHow to stay well in Mexico
Gear ListWhat to pack
FAQAnswers to your questions
Code of EthicsHow to travel in a Christian way
Emergency ContactsHow to find us on the road


Important dates related to the trip:
  • Sunday, February 8, 2009
  • Registration Forms Due
  • Sunday, February 8, 2009
  • Group Gathering #1, 3:00-4:45pm, Children's Center (optional for previous participants)
  • Sunday, March 8, 2009
  • Group Gathering #2, 3:00-4:45pm, Children's Center
  • Sunday, April 5, 2009
  • Group Gathering #3, 7:00-8:30pm, Children's Center
  • Thursday, April 9, 2009
  • Drop off gear at LAUMC (Room to be announced)
  • Friday, April 10, 2009
  • Pack vehicles
  • Saturday, April 11, 2009
  • Leave LAUMC for San Diego. Overnight in a San Diego hotel.
  • Sunday, April 12, 2009
  • Worship in San Diego. Cross the border (early afternoon). Set up camp.
  • Monday, April 13, 2009
  • Meet our families. Build Houses!
  • Thursday, April 16, 2009
  • Say good-bye to the families and their new homes. Last night of camping.
  • Friday, April 17, 2009
  • Pack up camp. Drive to San Diego. Overnight in hotel with hot showers and pool!
  • Saturday, April 18, 2009
  • Return to Los Altos
  • Sunday, April 26, 2009
  • Clean-up gear, 1:00-3:00pm

Mexico Forms For 2009

Forms due on February 8:
Registration Form
Hotel Accommodations Preferences

Forms due on March 8:

For Each Person:
AMOR Individual Mission Trip Participation Form
Emergency Information and Authorization for Treatment

For Minors Traveling With Only One Parent:
Affidavit of Parental Consent (for children traveling with only one parent)

For Minors Traveling Without a Parent:
Affidavit of Parental Consent (for children traveling without either parent)
Supplemental Medical Permission Form

Optional:
Massage Reservation Form


Contact Leslie Carmichael at carm-lee@pacbell.net or 650-941-0260 for additional information.





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