Thanks for wanting to become an STM (Short Term Missionary). This will be an exciting ministry trip to a sleepy village into the mountains of Mexico, a place where they still take "siesta".  Madera, in Spanish means "wood" and there are many surrounding trees!

We will build the floor structure for an addition onto the "Blue House" to be used as a dorm for a retirement - Old Folks Home. Of course we will minister to the area orphanage, host Pastors and families for an evening meal and visit inmates in the jail.

REGISTRATION: Please find attached a registration form. Also, print and sign the Code of Conduct. Enclose a check for $340 adult, youth 13-21, $230 to, "Better Together Mexico" PO Box 67757, Albuquerque, NM 87114. This money will purchase building materials for the project, most food, transportation cost and needed supplies for the retirement center and orphanage. Signup deadline July 20.

TRANSPORTATION: The transportation captain will contact you concerning your assignment. We will leave early Monday morning and arrive in Madera about 7pm.

CAMPING: We will set up a tent city including hot shower tents, privy tents, mess tents and dining tents near the job site.

BAGGAGE: Passport (if you do not have one contact Ellis for latest requirments 505-507-3878), snacks for the trip, some money for lunches on the road. Bring a sleeping bag, pad, tent, pillow, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, towel, washcloth, sunscreen, wet wipes, hand sanitizer, flashlight, hat, sunglasses, gloves, about 24-48 drinking water in 16-20oz plastic bottles.

Food: We will set up our mobile kitchen, mess tent and dinning tent upon arrival Monday evening: expect KP duty.

PHYSICAL HEALTH: The local water will make you sick, use your bottled water. Do not use local water for cooking or coffee, even if it is being boiled. The reason most STMs get sick - dirty hands - use your hand sanitizer often. Do not touch the dogs, cats or barn yard animals.

SPIRITUAL HEALTH: You will discover it is a privilege to be on a trip like this. Expect to experience God and expect Him to speak to you; ask him to speak to you. Use the time to serve and get to know your fellow STMs. Be open to how God wants to change you; you will be changed. Bring your Bible.

REGISTRATION FORM

Name _______________________________________________

Date of birth _________________  Age _____________

Male _____________  Female ____________

Address _____________________________________________

City ________________________  State _________  Zip ________

Cell Phone ___________________  Home phone ________________

E-Mail address _______________________________________

In case of an emergency whom should we contact?

____________________________________________________

Contact information for your Physician?

____________________________________________________

Any chronic illness or medical conditions?

____________________________________________________

List current medications and why they are taken.

____________________________________________________

Your insurance company and policy number.

____________________________________________________

In case of emergency, I hereby give permission to the physician selected by the camp director or his staff to hospitalize, secure treatment for and order injection, anesthesia or surgery for me. I also, recognize that failure to secure all recommended shots necessary for the area in Mexico in which I will travel, could expose myself to various illnesses. I also, hereby acknowledge that participation in any activity includes certain risk, including but not limited to camping, traveling, service projects, construction and other activities in Mexico. I therefore, agree to assume, as an explicit condition of my participation, any and all risk.  I agree to hold harmless the sponsoring church, Better Together Mexico, any individual from any and all liabilities, claims, demands of action whatsoever which may arise due to my transportation and participation. I realize that in the event of illness or injury while attending this mission activity medical treatment may be required. I hereby give permission for any such treatment to be rendered and I agree to bear the cost of such treatment. If any changes occur I will contact the director. I agree to allow a background check for criminal convictions.

SIGNATURE ________________________________ Date ____________

Parent if under 18 ___________________________ Date ____________