Spring Break - Mexico
Location: Oaxaca, Mexico
Partner: Covenant World Mission
Dates: March 10-18, 2012
Leaders: Laura Molinari & Andrew Meeker
Group Size: 10-12
Estimated Cost: $1500
Applications available: October 1st
Information about our Partner
Covenant World Mission is committed to culturally relevant evangelism and the formation of communities of Christ followers, to spiritual formation and equipping God’s people for ministry and leadership, and to transformational ministries that demonstrate the whole gospel by seeking to address the spiritual, social, emotional, mental, physical, and justice needs of people.
Trip Description
We will be staying with host families and we will minister the mind, body, and soul through Education, Health Care, and Worship. We will collaborate with the local church in evangelism and in mission outreach. This trip is Spanish intensive.
Regional/Country Info
Oaxaca is located in the southeast of Mexico. It has a population of 3.8 millions and about 60% of them are under the age of 30. More than the 50% of the population lives in rural areas. There are sixteen formally registered indigenous communities, some of which are culturally diverse themselves.
The capital of the state is admired by its beautiful architecture of the buildings in the Centro Histórico (Historic Center), which was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. Oaxaca is a beautiful state, it’s well known for its beaches, mountains, forest, and valleys as well for its history, culture, and diversity.
Helpful links
http://www.oaxaca-travel.com
http://www.covchurch.org/mission/
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/mexico.htm