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Registration | Sponsorship | Packing List | Tools List | Participants' Calendar | Weekend Schedule | FAQs | Rules/Dress Code | Vehicle Insurance |
Come Build Hope Main Page | Team Jobs | Donations |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the vision for this Small Group casa build?
A. To live the Vision and Mission Statement of Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, twenty to thirty Small
Groups, individuals and “friends” serving the Lord by building twenty homes for families in Baja on Memorial Day weekend. |
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Q. How many do you expect to have take part in this ministry?
A. We expect over 20 teams of 15 people or a total of 300 plus people |
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Q. Where do we get all the special tools needed for 200-300 people?
A. Each Small Group/Team will have an Amor Ministry tool kit on site. All Small Groups/Teams will be encouraged
to bring their own hand tools. A list of hand tools will be provided. You don't need to go out an purchase tools. |
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Q. What about “housing” arrangements?
A. We are camping in tents supplied by Camping Pros at the Amor Ministry Camp grounds. . Every effort will be made to have no more than one family (couple) per tent. Individuals may bring their own tents. Everyone must bring a sleeping bag. We are sleeping on cots or air mattresses. |
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Q. What is Amor doing to assure mission trip participant safety in Baja?
A. For the last 28 years, Amore Ministries has provided the best security and safety for all involved in our ministry. We have built a strong presence in Mexico through excellent relations with the local government, the police, and within the communities we serve.
From time to time, news stories about personal safety in Mexico make the headlines and can cause worry for parents of trip participants or for groups exploring a mission trip south of the border. Amor Ministries has been proactive about these safety issues from the beginning. That is why everything that we do regarding security and safety is preventative and proactive. We never operate from a reactive mode.
The things that we already have in place to keep our participants safe and secure have been in place for many years and are not changing. I thought you might like to know some of the security measures we have always taken.
We have border evacuation plans in place at all times should the need arise to leave the field quickly. Our groups are always escorted into Mexico by our capable teams. We have an established presence in Mexico and have communication plans in place with local police so that they know where and when we are working. (This has resulted in their providing increased police patrols in the areas we work.)
Our groups maintain a strict curfew and are safely back in our camps and out of communities by dark. All of our camps are fenced in and have a guarded gate with camp caretakers on duty night and day.
And most importantly, we have strong relationships in all of the communities that we work in through churches and local government. These relationships have been built over many years through our integrity, our honoring of local laws and restrictions and our respect for the people of Mexico. |
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Q. What materials are available to help me gather sponsors?
A. See the Sponsorship Tool Kit below. |
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Q. How can I make a donation to help support Come Build Hope?
A. You can donate on line. Click here to get started. It only takes a few minutes. Thank you! |
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Links
Registration | Sponsorship | Packing List | Tools List | Participants' Calendar | Weekend Schedule | FAQs | Rules/Dress Code | Vehicle Insurance | Team Jobs | Donations
Click here to view the Participant's Guide |
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Campsite and Worksite Rules
Click here to see the rules
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Dress Code
- The Amor Ministries worksite dress code is clothing that is culturally appropriate and will promote
health and safety.
- A t-shirt, long pants, and a pair of shoes is the minimum dress code requirement for the worksite.
- For safety and cultural reasons, shorts, capris, sandals, short t-shirts and going shirtless are never
allowed on Amor worksites. Shorts and going shirtless can be culturally unacceptable in the
communities we work in and often cast a negative image of the Church. |
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Personal Packing List
Printable version—Personal List
Group Packing List
- Photo ID such as Passport, Driver’s license or ASB card
- PARTICIPATION FORM
(minors must have this signed by parent)
- Sleeping bag, blanket, and pillow
- Foam or air mattress
- Towel(s) and wash cloth
- Sunblock and lip balmInsect repellent
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, brush, soap, and shampoo)
- Flashlight (bring extra batteries)
- Water bottle or canteen
- Camp chair
- Sunglasses and hat/visor
- Work gloves
- Work shoes (two pair)
- Work clothes (no dresses, shorts, capris, tank tops)
- Bathing suit (no bikinis) and cover for showers
- Warm clothes for evenings
- Camp clothes (shorts and dresses okay)
- Solat Shower and camp shoes
- Jacket(s) and sweatshirt(s)
- Rain gear
- Bible, journal, and pen
- Spending money, postcards, and stamps
- Camera and film
Do not bring:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Illegal drugs
- Blow dryers
- Curling irons
- Walkmans, or radios.
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Registration
Registration is closed.
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Sponsorship Tool Kit
Here is a list of tools to help you raise up sponsors for your trip.
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Donations
Even if you are not going on the trip to Baja, you can help with financial support.
Click here to make a donation. |
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Contact Us
Melanie Dooley
Mission Trip Registrar
Solana Beach Presbyterian Church
120 Stevens Avenue
Solana Beach, CA 92075
858-509-2580
melanie@solanapres.org |
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