06/16/2026
Today’s Mexico Mission Trip Recap
Today was another incredible day!
We started the morning around 6:00 a.m., and a special shout-out goes to Big Mike, who had coffee ready for everyone. That simple act was such a blessing and a great way to start the day.
Breakfast was at 7:00 a.m. and included pancakes, eggs, breakfast meats, and fresh fruit. After breakfast, we gathered for our group devotion at 7:40 a.m., just before our YWAM orientation meeting. We had the opportunity to worship together, led by a worship leader from a team out of Minnesota. At 8:00 a.m., Taylinn shared the history of the local farming community and some of the hardships and injustices many workers have faced over the years. It was a meaningful reminder of why we are here to serve.
We arrived at the worksite around 10:00 a.m. After meeting the family, I had the privilege of opening our project with prayer for both the family and the work ahead of us. Our team worked incredibly hard today, and under the excellent leadership of Big Mike, our project foreman, we made tremendous progress. By the end of the day, we had built all four walls and the roof structure, with everything being painted as we went. Tomorrow’s goal is to stand the walls up and bring the house together.
We left the worksite around 5:30 p.m. and headed back to the YWAM compound for some much-needed showers and a delicious dinner of lasagna, followed by chocolate brownies for dessert. (Definitely a crowd favorite!)
At 7:00 p.m., we gathered as a team to celebrate the day’s victories. We recognized the outstanding work of our painting crew and gave a special shout-out to Maddy, who thoughtfully bought the father of the family a pair of work gloves to help with the build. Small acts of kindness like that make a big impact.
Greg led our evening meeting and walked us through the schedule for the next couple of days. He has been doing an excellent job leading and serving our team throughout this mission trip.
Good night, and thank you for continuing to pray for our team and the family we’re serving!