Welcome to the Mexico 2023 page

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“I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.” – Jesus of Nazareth (Matthew 25)

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In July of 2023, the above group of people will be traveling to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico and partner with Casas por Cristo (CPC) in order to be the hands and feet of Jesus to people who are in need of a home.

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yes, we’re going to build 2 entire houses, in one week…

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please watch…

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Ciudad Juarez, Mexico has been the site of 3 previous STYG Love Journeys.
It is directly across the border from El Paso, Texas. The need for housing is astronomical.

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Here’s some important info

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When
July 15 – 22, 2023

Where
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

How
Bus to Chicago, Plane to El Paso,
15-passenger vans in Mexico
(rented from CPC)

Who
All current 6th – 12th graders and college students

Host
Casas por Cristo
(click ^)

Cost
$250 per person
Due to our partnership with Lambeau Field, our fundraising efforts mean we can offer this trip to everyone heavily subsidized. As in, the cost of this trip is a lot more than $250. But this is why we fundraise at Lambeau. If $250 is a hardship for you or your family, scholarships are available when you sign up.

Passport?
Yes, you need one for this trip. If you don’t have one or if your current passport will expire before July 2023, you’ll need to get one or renew your current one. You can get more information about applying for or renewing passports RIGHT HERE

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There will be 3 required Team Gatherings and everyone who signs up agrees that they are commiting to be at all 3.

Team Gathering #1
Saturday, April 1
1 – 4PM
at St. Thomas

Team Gathering #2
Saturday, May 20
1 – 4PM
at St. Thomas

Team Gathering #3
Wednesday, July 12
7AM – 7PM
at a Ropes Course
(meet at St. Thomas and we’ll all ride together)

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We held Two Identical Meetings giving people a whole bunch of information about this amazing trip.

Sunday, December 11 & Wednesday, January 4

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Where are we gonna stay during the week while we’ll be in Ciudad Juarez?
We’ll be at the S.H.O.C.
(shane harris outreach center)
This is the same place where our team from 2017 stayed and it’s super awesome. Wanna see what it looks like? Take a look at this video!

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Since we are building two houses, we will be serving and working alongside two families. Our friends at Casas por Cristo have put together two short videos so we can meet them ahead of time. Please take a moment and watch both videos below!

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If you’d like to see thing like maps of where we’re staying and building as well as more information about the Casas por Cristo interns that will be working with us, you can check all that out
RIGHT HERE

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You might be asking,
“What can I do right now?”

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Be praying for the 30 of us on this incredible Love Journey to Mexico in 2023

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IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

Here is where various info can be found as the trip draws closer. There will be forms to fill out soon so watching your messages and emails and texts.

All In One Packet
This is a 16 page document produced by Casas por Cristo.
Packing List
Support Letter Guide
Travel Itinerary
Flight Information
Emergency Contact Numbers
Ropes Course Day Info
Ropes Course Day Release Form

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Registration for Mexico 2023 closed on March 1, 2023. Our team is finalized and set.

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The Packers’ season is over and we thank those who volunteered by help us serve cake and ice cream up in the suites. This is our primary fundraiser for all Love Journeys we take so if you’re considering joining us in 2024 or beyond, we need your volunteer time. Volunteers need to be at least 14. If you’re 12 or 13 (6th grade) you are still invited to join us any time we do a Love Journey.
For more information and required volunteer training online, please go to
styg.com/signup

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If you need to contact Aran with questions or need more information, you can do so in many different ways:

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Aran Walter

aranwalter@gmail.com

(920) 379-6229 – call or text

www.facebook.com/aranwalter

@aranwalter on snapchat, instagram, twitter, whatsapp, tiktok, etc.

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