We have been excited about the amount of youth groups/young people that have made a decision to be a part of the work here while visiting.  In this section we wanted groups to get a general idea for life is like here at Faith Mission International.  The following are brief synopsis' of a typical day and week here at the mission.

A typical week for them would include:

• Packing food and preparing any other items for distribution.

• Attending a service at the Faith Mission grounds for the Mexican people who are able to attend via a “mica.”

• Attending a church service or services at one of the Mexican churches or mini-missions over in Mexico.

• Visiting homes in Acuna and/or surrounding areas.

• Participating in outreach ministry in Mexico.

• A night of “getting real.”

• An afternoon of shopping at the local shops in Cd. Acuna

• Great times of fellowship and building of relationships with those within their own group, and those in other groups that are visiting at the same time.

A typical day for them would include: 

• Typical Day at Faith Mission – This is a “typical” day.  We attempt to be as flexible as possible with each group on this schedule.  Much will depend if you are the only group here versus many groups being here at the same time.  If you would like a different schedule, please discuss this with the Director and Administrator of the mission prior to your arrival.

   

   

  1)      6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m.– Time to arise, shower and get ready for a great day!

   

  2)      7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.  – Breakfast time.

   

  3)      8:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. – Time to prepare our hearts some quiet time praying or reading the Word in the commons area.

   

  4)      8:15 to 8:30 – Pastor Allen (or other Faith Mission staff) will share  an encouraging and challenging word to the groups.

   

  5)      8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. –  Bro. Allen Ehlers will share the Word

   

  6)      9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. – Load up quickly and depart for Mexico in your vehicles (If your group has chosen to go over for ministry that day)

   

  7)     12:00 p.m. (approx) – Lunch in Mexico (brought with you from the mission in your coolers).

   

  8)    Afternoon (normally around 3:00 P.M.) - Return to mission for rest and relaxation at your own discretion.

   

  9)     4:45 p.m. Supper at the mission.

   

  10)   5:30 p.m. – Load up and leave for Mexico (If your group has chosen to go over for ministry that evening).

   

  11)   9:30 p.m. – Return back to Mission (Time can vary each evening, but plan on returning no later than 10:0 P.M.).

   

  12)   10:30 p.m. - Lights out in the common area.

   

  13)   11:00 p.m. - Lights Out in the sleeping areas.

   

   

  Keep in mind this is not a specific day to day agenda.  This is a picture of a typical day as we desire for all the groups, but times and events will change as needed or is necessary. 
   

Mornings: Home visitations, Evangelism, Cleaning homes and/or neighborhoods in the Colonias.  Help in day care and/or Kindergarten classes.  Water ministry.  Helping others with painting and fixing of their homes.
Afternoons: Rest/Relaxation at dorms in Del Rio on Mission grounds.  (Ministry if desired.  Home visitation, spend time with Mexican pastor and/or family).  There will be time at least one day to go shopping over in Mexico. 
Evenings: Mini-missions, Street meetings, youth outreach, church services.