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The REALLY Amazing Race !!!

Explore the vibrant culture, beautiful cities, and delicious food of Mexico in this exciting adventure! Learn about the rich history, experience the warmth of the people, and pray for unity and peace in the country. Join us on a mission to spread the message of God's love and salvation to the unreached people groups. Let's run this race with perseverance and make a difference in Mexico!

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The REALLY Amazing Race !!!

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  1. The REALLYAmazing Race !!!

  2. The REALLYAmazing Race !!! • “…Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1

  3. Mexico Part of North America

  4. Mexico

  5. Mexico • Capital – Mexico City • Population – over 100 million • Languages – Spanish and Mayan dialects • Adult literacy rate – 90%

  6. Flag of Mexico

  7. Mexican Currency

  8. Mexico’s Religions • 94% Christian • 90% Catholic • Over 7% evangelical • 12% claim to be charismatic • 60% of the population are Indian peoples that are Catholic in name but pagan in practice

  9. Mayan Temple

  10. Beautiful Cities & Resorts • Acapulco (left) Monterrey (right) • Many people travel to Mexico for vacations, cruises, and tourism

  11. Tourism in Mexico

  12. Mexican Food !

  13. Children of Mexico

  14. Pray for Mexico! • The people of Mexico need “Living Water” – the Word of God and salvation through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ! • Unreached people groups still need to hear the Gospel.

  15. Pray for Mexico! • Terrible division exists in the government of Mexico with the recent election of Felipe Calderon as their new President as of Dec. 1, 2006. • Pray for unity and peace in the government of Mexico!

  16. Grace Kids Mission Trip to Mexico!1998

  17. The Colors of His LoveLos Colores de su Amor • We used witness bracelets with colored beads to tell kids in Mexico the plan of salvation. Many kids received Jesus as we used songs, puppets, and gifts to share God’s love.

  18. The Colors of His LoveLos Colores de su Amor Black represents the darkness of our sins. The Bible says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23

  19. The Colors of His LoveLos Colores de su Amor • Red represents the blood of Jesus shed when He died on the cross to save us from our sins. The Bible says, “While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” • (Romans 5:8) • Through Jesus’ blood, we are forgiven and saved.

  20. The Colors of His LoveLos Colores de su Amor • White represents the forgiveness we receive from Jesus when we are made clean and pure by faith in His blood. Our sins are washed away. The Bible says, “Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” • (Psalm 51:7)

  21. The Colors of His LoveLos Colores de su Amor • Blue represents our water baptism, which is a sign of our faith in Jesus. The Bible says, “We were buried with Him in baptism.” • (Romans 6:4) • Coming up out of the water symbolizes our new life in Christ, just as Jesus rose from the grave to eternal life.

  22. The Colors of His LoveLos Colores de su Amor • Green represents our new life as we grow in our love for Jesus Christ. The Bible says, “Grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” • (2 Peter 3:18)

  23. The Colors of His LoveLos Colores de su Amor • Gold represents heaven, where we will go someday to be with Jesus if we believe in Him. The Bible says that the heavenly city and its street are made of “pure gold”. (Revelation 21:18, 21)

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