High school mission trippers arrived safely in McAllen, Texas after spending the night at First Presbyterian in Kingsville, Texas. Sunday after worship they headed to McAllen, Texas to meet with David Rodriquez, executive director of Faith Ministry, who told them about the houses they will build with the  brothers and sisters in Reynosa Mexico.  Following their last American meal for a week, they safely crossed the border settling into the a week of building houses, building community and their relationship with Christ.

 

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Wednesday, June 24

These are photos of one group preparing the roof…or sitting!  Roof work is HOT with a capital “H”!  Many breaks needed…and seem to be taken! 

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Bible School - More than 40 children attended.

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These photos are taken at the mid day service which is held at 1:00 each day following a meal where Covenant's high schoolers and the Mexican have eaten together.  Many times the women of the household will make a hot lunch for the volunteers and trust those who've been there, tt is the most absolute best authentic Mexican food you will eat!   Unidos! Unidos! and Dame la Mano are two of the favorite songs of the groups.  "Unidos" often will cause folks to shed a tear or two by the end of the week as they all hold hands and sing…"United, United"…and they really seem to feel that in Christ we truly are all united.  It is a great way to close the week.