Yucatán Missions Trip

October 2nd-9th 2023

We will be traveling to the Yucatán Peninsula in southeastern Mexico, where we will be building a house alongside a family in need, connecting with kids and teens through a local sports program, as well as engaging with the local community to share the love of Jesus.

 

Associated Cost Breakdown:

$1,500 per person

The cost includes building materials, tools, experienced labor, plane tickets, ground transportation, hotel accommodations, and food. We will review any additional details at our first meeting.

Additional Info:

This trip will be a moderate level of difficulty.
Learn About Our Trip Partner, Amor

Meet our Yucatán Missionaries

Andy and Jen Schamerloh are Indianapolis-based missionaries to Puerto Morales, a city on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. The Schamerloh's lived in Mexico, developing the Yucatán program and launching a home-building program for needy families, a youth sports ministry engaging over 100 kids and teens, a childcare program, and a new high school. The focus is on supporting families and keeping kids off the streets and away from drug activities. Together with their three kids, they are onsite 3-5 times per year and serve on the leadership team for a local organization called Amor. As a primary care physician, Jen has been able to utilize her clinical skills in Mexico while Andy serves as the director of operations and development for the Amor Yucatán

Building A Foundation

They say, "Our foundation is on Jesus Christ and His Gospel. Everything we do (Home building, Tortugas sports program, En Su Imagen childcare, and our high school) are connected to and built upon that foundation. We want to build with the best materials too. This means we do extra training for our coaches and childcare workers. We hold players accountable for their practice time and school attendance. And we create themes and lessons for the entire year, so all our programs focus on the same topic simultaneously. Our childcare facility is built to inspire and brighten the lives of the children inside while teaching them God's Word. Finally, our home church works to teach and encourage the members to grow in their relationship with Christ through studying scripture and prayer. This takes lots of time and money, but we know we are called to build upon the foundation with good materials that will stand through the trials and storms."

Is this trip right for me?

We are so glad that you are considering joining our 2023 Yucatán missions trip! This quick assessment may help you in finalizing your decision.

  • Do you have the ability to save and/or raise the total trip costs of $2,000?

  • If needed, can you secure child care for 8 days?

  • Do you have the physical ability to work outside for 5+ hours per day?

  • Do you have a passport, and if not, can you get one soon?

  • Are you able to participate in periodic fundraisers and trip meetings?

For more questions please contact:

Randy Bond - Yucatán Trip Leader
Phone: 219-741-4552
Email: rs0072015@gmail.com

FAQ’s

  • We will be staying in a hotel. Please don't drink the water. Water will be provided in your hotel room.

  • The cost is $6,000 per house. This includes materials, tools, and labor.

  • Yes. Randy and Lori Bond have some great ways for the team to raise money for the building materials and labor. These will be presented at our first trip meeting.

  • No. Amor has a team of trained builders that will work alongside you.

  • No. Amor hires a local construction team that will finish the house after we leave.

  • The funds raised will go towards the construction of the home.

  • Amor has built a strong presence in Mexico since 1980 through excellent relations with the local government, the police, and the community. Because of these relationships, they are equipped to deal with any and all safety issues that might arise. Safety is their first priority, and they manage it proactively.

  • Thank you! You may give anytime online and designate it to Yucatán.