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P.O. Box 6605, Chula Vista, CA 91909 Phone: 559-303-2965 Email: info@openarmsmexico.org

About Open Arms

“‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the

kingdom of God belongs to such as these.’ … And he took the children in his arms,

put his hands on them and blessed them.” -Mark 10:14,16 (NIV)

Open Arms Childcare Ministries is a non-profit charity that provides no-cost

childcare to needy families. It is located in La Mision, Baja California, Mexico. Open

Arms provides assistance to families who are in desperate need of childcare

services.

Mexico is a third world country with no real form of childcare. Because of the

drastic decline of the peso, many families are no longer able to survive on the

father’s salary alone. This is forcing mothers into the workforce at a fast pace, and

their children in turn become victims.

Our hope and prayer is to keep families together by providing them with a

safe refuge during the day. Our goal is to keep children out of orphanages and off

the streets, and bring them into the loving arms of Jesus Christ. The care and

assistance we provide for these families extends beyond basic well-being and

encompasses all facets of a productive lifestyle, which includes but is not limited to

academic, religious, and life education.

In 2012, Open Arms also added a teen center called Alto Voltaje (High Volt-

age), where 100-150 youth come every Friday night to hang out and hear the Word

of God. That same year, Iglesia Vida Nueva (New Life Church) was begun to help

fulfill the spiritual needs of the community, and a medical and dental clinic was also

opened on the OA campus. Open Arms has become more than just a daycare: we

are a community center helping to meet the social, physical, and spiritual needs of

the residents of La Mision.

P.O. Box 6605, Chula Vista, CA 91909 Phone: 559-303-2965 Email: info@openarmsmexico.org

Sleeping Accommodations and Meals Sleeping Accommodations

La Mision

Dorm-style facilities with twin bunk beds that sleep 50 people. (For teams with more than 50 people, there is an area for tents next to the dorms. We can also help you find other accommodations in town.)

Bathrooms with running water for hot showers and flushing toilets (4 showers, 4 toilets). Please limit showers to 3-5 minutes every other day.

A kitchen (with stove, refrigerator, sink, coffee pots, microwave, utensils, pots, and pans) and a covered outdoor dining area.

An area for bonfires.

Camalu There is a hospitality ministry about 15 minutes south of Camalu renting their dorms to OA with:

Dorm-style facilities with twin bunk beds that sleep 50 people.

Bathrooms with running water (8 showers, 5 toilets).

An indoor kitchen (with stove, refrigerators, and coffee pots) and dining room.

An outdoor seating area

A separate leaders’ apartment with a private bathroom and shower.

Meals

OA Meals in La Mision

As a way of helping with the food costs for the children of OA, we fundraise by offering homemade Mexican food to our groups. You get to enjoy an authentic, delicious meal while eat-ing alongside the kids at the daycare. With every meal you purchase, you are helping supply food for the 60 children enrolled in our care!

Breakfast costs $6 per person. Lunch costs $6 per person. Dinner costs $8 per person. (Please bring with paper goods for your meals, plates, cups, silverware.)

Other Meal Options

As stated above, our dorm facilities include a kitchen, which you are welcome to use to make meals for your team. Please keep in mind that you will need to bring your own food.

You can also eat out. There are a few taco shops in town, as well as several nicer restaurants along the beach. Plan on $10-20 per person for dinner.

We are very flexible and want to make your trip as easy as possible! Please let us know in your ap-plication which meals you would like OA to provide and which meals you will be responsible for.

OA Meals in Camalu

At the dorm facilities in Camalu, there is a full kitchen and dining room, which you are welcome to use. Please keep in mind that you will need to bring your own food.

You also have the option of hiring two women from a local church. At $25 per day, they provide a large breakfast, supplies for a lunch for you to take with you, and an authentic Mexican dinner.

P.O. Box 6605, Chula Vista, CA 91909 Phone: 559-303-2965 Email: info@openarmsmexico.org

Mission Trip Application A. Church/Organization: Name: ____________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________ State: ___________ Zip/Postal Code: _______________ B. Personal Information of Group Leader: Name: ____________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________________________ C. Trip Information: Please provide us with three possible trip dates, in order of preference, and indicate whether you would like to serve in La Mision or Camalu. If you would like to split up your group in order to have people work at both locations, let us know and we will try to accommodate this. First Choice Arrival Date: __________________ Estimated Arrival Time: __________________ Departure Date: _______________ Estimated Departure Time: _______________ Second Choice Arrival Date: __________________ Estimated Arrival Time: __________________ Departure Date: _______________ Estimated Departure Time: _______________ Third Choice Arrival Date: __________________ Estimated Arrival Time: __________________ Departure Date: _______________ Estimated Departure Time: _______________ Location: La Mision_____, Camalu_____, or both_____. Please indicate how your group will be split up. (Indicate meal and dorm preferences for both locations on the next page.) __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ D. Transportation by Open Arms (Optional): We have two 15-passenger vans available for your transportation needs. This option includes a driver to take you to and from the airport, back and forth from the dorms, and anywhere else you need to go while on your mission trip. At a cost of $50 per person, this option includes the price of gas, car insurance (Mexico and U.S.), and any addition vehicle maintenance costs. If you would like to use our vehicles in Camalu, please add $100 per vehicle to cover the cost of extra gas. Number of people using OA transportation _______________ x $50/person = Total transportation cost $_______________ Transportation in Camalu Above transportation cost $_______________ + Gas to get to Camalu $_______________ = New total transportation cost $_______________ Once your trip is booked, please let us know the date and time of your arrival, and where to pick you up (airport, train station, border, etc.).

P.O. Box 6605, Chula Vista, CA 91909 Phone: 559-303-2965 Email: info@openarmsmexico.org

E. Projects (Please indicate all you would like to accomplish on your trip)

Construction project (average $150 per person) Church Outreach

Food distribution ($8 per food box) Medical clinic

VBS for OA kids (Please bring your supplies) High Voltage Youth Center

Door to Door Evangelism Other (Please explain):

_____________________________________________________________________ Friday Night High Voltage Youth Group (100-150 Students 6pm-10pm)

Mechanical Bull Rental $150 Hire a band $150

Provide dinner $200 Inflatables $200

Do your own drama/skits I am available to speak/preach at the service *Construction project: If your group is planning a construction project, you can either bring your own materials or OA can order them for you and you can reimburse us. Please plan on contributing $150 per person towards the project. As your trip approaches, someone from OA will contact you about your project, including the specific cost so you will know what funds need t0 be raised. As a general rule, $150 per person usually covers the necessary costs. What your project is will be determined by how much you can contribute, as most of our projects are funded by visiting groups. F. Sleeping Accommodations: Please indicate your preferred option. La Mision OA Dorm: __________ Approximate number of people: __________ Other (hotel, etc.): _____________ Number of people: _____ x Number of nights: _____ x $5/person = Total dorm fee: _____________ Camalu Dorms: __________ Approximate number of people: __________ Other (hotel, etc.): _____________ Number of people: _____ x Number of nights: _____ x $10/person = Total dorm fee: _____________ G. Meals: Please indicate which meals you would like OA to provide for your team. La Mision Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 (Arrival day) Breakfast: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Lunch: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Dinner: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Number of people: ________ x Number of meals: ________ x $6/meal = Total A: ______________ Breakfast and lunch

Number of people: ________ x Number of meals: ________ x $8/meal = Total B: ______________ Dinner

Total A: __________ + Total B: __________ = Total meal cost: _____________________________ Camalu Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 (Arrival day) Breakfast: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Lunch: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Dinner: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

Number of people: ________ x Number of meals: ________ x $6/meal = Total A: ______________ Breakfast and lunch

Number of people: ________ x Number of meals: ________ x $8/meal = Total B: ______________ Dinner

Total A: __________ + Total B: __________ = Total meal cost: _____________________________

P.O. Box 6605, Chula Vista, CA 91909 Phone: 559-303-2965 Email: info@openarmsmexico.org

H. Store Items: T-shirts and sweatshirts: T-shirts cost $15. Pullover sweatshirts cost $35. Zipper sweatshirts cost $40. If you would like to preorder items, please be sure to indicate the quantity and sizes you would like. Preorder T-shirts Preorder zipper sweatshirts Amount: _______ Amount: _______ Sizes: __________ Sizes: __________ Preorder pullover sweatshirts Amount: _______

Sizes: __________

QUICK FACTS $25 per day for room and board, if all meals are purchased at OA in La Mision $30 per day for room and board in Camalu $150 per person for projects if funds are not raised by your group $275 total per person for five days in La Mision $300 total per person for five days in Camalu

Total Mission Trip Costs OA transportation costs (copy total from D) $_________ Total dorm costs (copy total from F) $_________ Total meals costs (copy total from G) $_________ Total project costs $_________ High Voltage costs $_________ Pre-ordered Shirts/Sweatshirts/retail items $_________ Total Cost for your trip = $______________ Total costs _______ ÷ # of people in group ___________ = $_________per person cost

I. Deposit: Your spot will be reserved once we receive your non-refundable deposit equivalent to the total dorm fee. If you do not know the exact number of people that will be coming on the missions trip, please approximate. Food and project fees can be paid up to two weeks prior to your trip date. Please check one: Deposit enclosed _____ Deposit to be mailed later _____

Gracias

Thanks for your interest in helping Open Arms. We look forward to your missions trip!