Manos Juntas Mission Trip

 

Manos Juntas (Hands Together) is a ministry of the Methodist Church of Mexico. Serving the people and churches of Northeast Mexico since 1992, Manos Juntas supports the communities of Reynosa, Rio Bravo, and Nuevo Progreso. Ministries include two medical clinics, a mobile medical clinic, a children’s home, a day-care center, a kinder/elementary school, a retreat center, the Susana Wesley Institute after-school program, a community center, and a re-sale store.  Willie Berman, a missionary of the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church, directs ministries of Manos Juntas. Manos Juntas hosts several US mission teams each year, including many teams from Chapelwood and St. Luke’s UMC.

INTEREST MEETING

Manos Juntas Mission Trip Interest Meeting
Sunday, August 24 | 4 PM | Wesley Hall, Main Campus

Join us to learn more about MDUMC’s upcoming family-friendly mission trip to serve alongside our ministry partners at Manos Juntas in Río Bravo, Mexico. This trip offers something for everyone—whether you’re skilled in construction, love working with children, enjoy gardening, or simply want to connect with the community.

At the meeting, you’ll hear about:

  • The heart and mission of Manos Juntas

  • Trip dates, travel details, and costs

  • The variety of service opportunities available for all ages and skill levels

  • How you can be part of this transformative experience

Bring your questions, your curiosity, and maybe even a friend who’d like to join you!

Trip details

October 10 – 13, 2025
Rio Bravo, Mexico
The trip fee is $150/person.
Trip cost includes meals while at Manos Juntas (breakfast, lunch, dinner), and accommodations.


The deadline to register is Sunday, September 28.

Supply drive

Manos Juntas has asked for donations to support the thrift store, which is a large source of revenue for their mission. MDUMC will be hosting a donation drive during September to collect items to be transported to the mission. We will be collecting:

·      New or lightly used educational toys (puzzles, building blocks, Lego sets, craft kits, etc. (please note, no books unless they are in Spanish)
·      New teacher classroom supplies (pens, markers, pencils, notebooks, etc.)
·      New or lightly used tools in working condition (including painting supplies, gardening supplies, power tools, etc.)