2025 Mexico / Merida - Browns Bridge TLR

WHEN
May 10 2025 - May 17 2025
WHERE
Merida, MX
COST
$2,550.00

Before You Apply

  • A $150 nonrefundable application fee is due at the time of application and will be applied to each person’s fundraising goal. 


About the Journey

Get ready to work hard and play hard on this multifaceted journey to serve with our partner Sowing a Vision in southeastern Mexico’s largest city, Mérida. 

Sowing a Vision serves churches and other Christian organizations in Mérida by helping them with both construction projects and community outreach. That means this Browns Bridge TLR journey team will have the chance to get their hands dirty in two very different ways—mixing cement at a worksite and doing arts and crafts with local kids!

You’ll work alongside fellow global(x) teammates—and perhaps one of our long-term missionaries—on tasks like:

  • Helping with at least one large construction project (e.g., building roofs or floors).

  • Hauling materials like beams, sand, gravel, cement, and blocks.

  • Completing smaller projects like painting.

  • Hosting Vacation Bible School for local children.

  • Playing games and sports, singing, dancing, and helping with arts and crafts.

  • Meeting local families and learning about everyday life in Mérida.

While the projects you contribute to will help the community, the goal of this journey is relational investment in the people you’ll meet. Through Vacation Bible School and other community outreach activities, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with local children and families. And as you work alongside others at the project site, you’ll get to know community members and local church leaders. Our mission is to share God’s love with them all.

This journey is a great fit for those who…

  • Are willing and physically able to complete strenuous labor in very hot conditions. 

  • Have a heart for kids and are ready to play, lead games, and be a little silly.

  • Speak Spanish or have construction experience or skills, although not required.

  • Want to contribute to tangible projects and connect relationally with new friends.

If this is you, then grab your work gloves, warm up your sing-along voice, and get ready for a week you’ll never forget!  

About global(x)

Global(x) is the missions ministry of North Point Ministries. We partner with Christian organizations that provide service opportunities that allow us to serve at-risk children and families, churches, and the least reached. Our mission is to engage people on these faith-building journeys to serve others around the world.

18 going

SAV
Mexico
BB
Children's Ministry
Construction
Development/Engagement
Spring
College
Glen & Danetta Doncer

Financial

$2,550.00

Due 4/25/2025

$765.00 Milestone 1 Due 1/24/2025
$1,275.00 Milestone 2 Due 3/7/2025
$2,040.00 Milestone 3 Due 4/4/2025
$2,550.00 Milestone 4 Due 4/25/2025

Meetings

Jan 15 2025

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM EST

Return to TLR - Merida meet-and-greet Required

Browns Bridge Church -- specific meeting area TBD closer to event.

A quick gathering to discuss high-level questions surrounding the volunteer opportunity, key deadlines, etc.

Feb 26 2025

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM EST

Merida Milestone #2 Meeting and General Q&A Required

Meet just before TLR -- Same location as last time, open casual area just outside main auditorium

Discussion on fundraising thresholds, straggling to-do items, more detailed pre-departure information, team building options.

Apr 26 2025

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT

Merida TLR teambuilding outing Required

4340 Jeston Court Cumming, GA 30028

Teambuilding outing -- Home of Savannah Busby

Cornhole, Spike Ball, Ping-Pong, pool, outdoor seating.

May 7 2025

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

"Last Call" Merida trip Zoom meeting (for final info) - Wednesday Edition Required

Zoom call -- https://us05web.zoom.us/j/88960879421?pwd=527gfILEUJJNXuhbD2vUn2AZDM1cYq.1 Meeting ID: 889 6087 9421 Passcode (if required): wwvx5c

This will be our final talk before we depart. There will be several info drops you will not want to miss.

May 8 2025

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM EDT

"Last Call" Merida trip Zoom meeting (for final info) - Thursday Edition Required

Zoom meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/j/83694466849?pwd=1zhn7Xl62Yuyjk96EH4nCiMkbNVqUj.1 Meeting ID: 836 9446 6849 Passcode: 1A7v79

Final info dump and Q&A prior to departure

Requirements

Prerequisites

  1. Application.
  2. Tasks will be assigned if approved. Task completion is REQUIRED for travel.
  3. All adults will need to submit to a Background Check.

Restrictions

  1. Valid Passport - Expiration date must be 6 months after trip return date.
  2. Must be at least 18 years old.

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