Teotihuacán, Mexico is located 50 kilometers northeast of Mexico City.  For the past four years, First Baptist Church at Weston has sent a team to this community to partner with the local pastor and Baptist church to help conduct a Vacation Bible School and reach the people of this area.

Ways that adults and students can serve include:

• Crafts
• Games
• Serving Snacks
• Work at one of the VBS stations
• Pick-up/drop-off of children
• Leading songs

For children 5^th grade or younger, they can participate in the VBS with the other kids or help their parents during VBS.

We typically spend time doing evangelism and other ministry while in Mexico, under the direction of Pastor Juan.

Weather/ What To Wear:

It is summer and their rainy season in July & August.  Expect warm days in the 80's and comfortable evenings in the 60's.

Wear comfortable clothes for summer-time heat and bring rain gear.  It will rain most afternoons.  Wear comfortable shoes, and bring an extra pair in case it rains.

For the Sunday morning church service, wear clothes that are "business casual".  The only person who wears a coat and tie is Pastor Juan, everyone else is in casual clothes.

Summary

This is a great mission trip for people with little or no experience with missions.  You are exposed to some of the best and worst of Mexico, but the environment is relatively safe.

Also, it is a great trip for families because everyone can be a part of Vacation Bible School.  There is enough work to realize you are making a difference to the church and people in Mexico, but the pace is slow enough that it keeps younger children from being overwhelmed by activity.