Immanuel’s Ministry Partner in Mexico

For 25 years Immanuel has supported, encouraged and partnered with the work of Amextra in Lomas de San Isidro - on the eastern edge of Mexico City.

AMEXTRA’s Mission: to promote the integral transformation of marginalized communities in Mexico.

AMEXTRA’s Vision: We are a non-profit organization that promotes sustainable change processes, accompanying community leaders and promoting local participation. This work transforms living conditions in marginalized communities, with values of service, compassion, and justice.

AMEXTRA’s Values: Integral transformation, unconditional service, local participation, compassion, and justice.

Face to Face Immigration Trip with AMEXTRA

October 19-23, 2018

Learn more about the complex issue of Immigration, focusing on Central American refugees and Mexican rural emigration, and our role as people of faith.  Reflect on the concept of migration, meet migrants at a local shelter and listen to their stories, speak to immigration specialists to get an overview of the situation in Central America, Mexico and the US.

Location: Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

Cost: Starting at $500 USD for 5 days/4 nights

Trip costs include: Lodging in a shared room, all meals, local transportation, speakers, entrance fees and constant accompaniment by a translator/guide.

Not included: Transportation to Villahermosa (closest airport), traveler insurance or personal spending.  Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Media

Meet Mariana, the AMEXTRA Regional Coordinator Immanuel supports in Lomas de San Isidro! The generosity of Immanuel members allows us to partner with her in the life changing work of transforming individuals and communities.

Jennifer Urbanski reflects on Immanuel’s October 2017 visit to our Mexican ministry partner, AMEXTRA. If you are interested in experiencing transformational ministry for yourself, please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

 

Watch this update on what has been done and it shares a future vision for the work of Amextra in Lomas.

Visit to Amextra, Mexico City

• Learn about the real Mexico and Transformational Ministry by visiting our ministry partners at Amextra! Housing (including a home stay with a family if desired), meals, a visit to Lomas de San Isidro and an interpreter/guide from Amextra are included.
• Students in grade 7 and older are welcome with a parent.
• Adults of all ages are encouraged to join us!
• Please contact Kim Rathjen (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ) for more information or to express interest.

Read about Kate Beyer’s AMEXTRA trip experience in 2014.

Reflections from the 2013 Trip Participants

Jennifer Johnson - No Limitations

Recent News…

• 2015 Annual Report
• Lomas de San Isidro Regional Report (October 2014 – April 2015)
• Amextra’s 2013 Annual Report
• Summary of visit to Amextra, October, 2013
• Summary of Visit to Amextra - October 2012
• October 2012 Update - New Project: Chicken coop, garden, composting toilet and rain collection
• July 2012, Immanuel is thanked in Amextra’s annual report (see page 6)
• Read Amextra’s 2011 Annual Report