Are you ready for an adventure?

Update on Construction Fund:
Minimum required: $7,000
Donated to date: $6,089


Communication with our contacts in Mexico has been slow however we wanted to update you with the information we have to date. We will have a short meeting after potluck this coming Sabbath (August 29th) to present this information again and to answer any questions you may have.

Travel Dates: Monday, December 28, 2009 – Monday, January 11, 2010

1. Please begin research for airfare to Villahermosa, Mexico which is to be our
team meeting destination.
a. Continental is the only U.S. airline that flies into this city, but another
option is flying into Mexico City or Cancun on another U.S. airline and then
take a national flight to Villahermosa.
b. James and I do have 30 seats held (until September 27th) on Continental at
approximately $1215.00 round-trip per person from Anchorage to Villahermosa and back.
c. We can travel as a team or you can meet us in Villahermosa.
d. DO NOT BUY ANY TICKETS until we have notified you that
housing and transportation has been secured!!!!!!!!!

2. We will be staying at the Airport Hilton in Villahermosa at the beginning and end of our mission trip.
a. You will appreciate this hotel as it has the same modern amenities as our
U.S. hotels.
b. It is a short distance from the airport and a shuttle is available.

3. We will stay at an Adventist Elementary School for the working portion of our trip. This is pending confirmation from the pastor that the school will not be in session while we are there.
a. It is located about 15 minutes from our work site in Penitas.
b. Our basic needs will be met: a roof over our heads, separate toilets for
men/women, portable outdoor showers, and electricity.
c. Sleeping accommodations will be communal with 5-6 people per classroom and mattresses on the concrete floor. The classrooms have a door, but the
windows are without panes or screens. You will need to bring bedding or a
sleeping bag (night time lows will be about 60F).
d. A makeshift kitchen and dining/meeting area will be assembled in one of the classrooms.

4. An optional excursion will be available.
a. Housing will be at the Villa Mercedes in Palenque and you will greatly
appreciate this elegant hotel after a week of hard work.
b. The excursion will be to the Palenque Archaeological Zone where we can tour Mayan ruins (with English speaking guides).

5. There will be an outreach opportunity.
a. The local pastor has mentioned that a Bible Worker (or two) prior to our
coming would be of great benefit. This is something that we would, if
desired, support separately from the One-Day Church construction fund.
b. The pastor also requested medical and/or health outreach as this is the
greatest need in the area at this time.


Participant Fee: $650-$700 per person (excludes: excursion, t-shirt, and airfare).
Optional Excursion: $100 per person
Optional Maranatha Mexico T-shirt

Please make your commitment by September 9th: to reserve your spot on the team fill out an application and submit a $200 per person deposit.

Applications are available from James or Lynda.

Deposits are made out to Hillside-O'Malley Church with "Participant Fee" in the memo line.

September 10th we will be changing our status to an open team and will accept participants from any locality.