Azusa Pacific University entrusts a legacy to Baja Bound

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Azusa Pacific University recently announced they will be endorsing the bulk of their student missions work in the Ensenada area to Baja Bound.

“This is really a big day for our organization. To be entrusted with such a long and storied relationship as APU has with Baja area, it really is overwhelming. We know APU groups have many strong relationships with local ministries and we can’t wait to leverage those partnership to further God’s Kingdom”.

John Rose - Director

In announcing the change to partner schools and churches, APU’s Associate Vice-President for Local and Global Engagement Matt Browning stated:

“For 25 years, Baja Bound has provided critical ministries to Mexico, including building houses and overseeing education programs, and the organization enjoys an excellent reputation. “

Plans are currently underway to to perfectly mirror the APU program with a new BAJA CAMPO program run by Baja Bound. Summer 2019 will have three “Baja Campo Weeks”.

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Oh baby, just in time

Last weekend we arrived at the new worksite to discover a visibly pregnant mom anxiously waiting to move out of her shack and into her new home.

While dedicating the home on Sunday we all noticed mom was missing. Why? Dad proudly told us she was birthing her second child (daughter, perfect health) while we were dedicating their new home!

How wonderful that mom and child arrive back from hospital to a new home!

Helping the poor, helping the environment

We are pleased to collaborate with some forward thinking groups as we build homes in Baja.  This week our group chose to bless their family with a solar system.  This will save the family a lot of money, and help our planet.  We are inspired by the many ways our groups creatively serve the poor and needy of Baja, Mexico. 

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Hey families, small groups, or individuals: Fall Open Trips have space for you

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Friday, August 31 - Sunday, September 2nd RONNIE KING open trip. ronnie.king@fairwaymc.com  
https://www.gofundme.com/keeping-kids-off-dirt-floors?member=66928

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Friday, September 21 - Sunday, September 23 Adam and Felecia Kelly adamkelley1234@gmail.com   https://www.gofundme.com/septemberhousebuild

 

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Friday, September 28th - Sunday, September 30th Mali Woods Team Leader  Maliwood1231@yahoo.com  https://www.gofundme.com/av4fn-mexico-house-build

Faith Lutheran High School

Mar 2017 - Natalia Cebollero Birthday!

Baja Bound's one and only Nati gathered a group of family and friends to celebrate her 23rd birthday Puerto Rican style. At just 23 Nati is our youngest house build organizer. She's been volunteering with Baja Bound now for 3 years and has an incredible heart for the people of Baja. Her weekend was spent with people who travelled across thousands of miles to help her celebrate and do what she does best and that's love the working poor. Here are her highlights. 

Jan 2017 - The Greatness Foundation / Mike's Birthday!

They just keep coming back! I think they like us....or maybe they love the impact they're having on these precious and valuable people! This weekend was filled with cars so full of groceries for needy families we couldn't close the doors, sticky fingers from patching leaky roofs, dirty shoes from soccer, dirt stained cheeks from the tears of stories of hardship, splintered fingers and love. Did we mention is was The Greatness Foundation founders birthday!? Happy birthday Mike Sherbakov! 

Jan 2017 - Booth Brothers

December 2016 - Edie Morgan

Sept 2016 - The Greatness Foundation

Our September build saw over 40 people come from around the world to build another house in Baja. It was a fantastic weekend and Meagan Kathleen photography has kindly shared these photos with us. Thank you Greatness Foundation!

June 2016 - The Greatness Foundation

Another HUGE crew from San Diego with global participants gathered with The Greatness Foundation for a packed weekend of love and service. Beautiful photos were captured by Serena Martineau.

Baja Educational Initiative launching NOW!

Over the years we have encountered some exceptional young men and women while working around Baja.  We have grieved over the reality that many talented young children in Baja will never reach their full academic potential. Guess what: we have decided to do something BIG about this.  We have set a goal of raising funds to support 25 exceptional young students per year.  If this sounds interesting we could use your financial support right now. Click here

Our new beach house

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Feb 2014 - Cindy's 40th Birthday Build!

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Our dear friend Cindy decided to celebrate her 40th Birthday by gathering her friends and family to join her in gifting a single mom and her children with a new home. This weekend was a beautiful picture of how we can all be agents of change! What a perfect balance of serving alongside your favorite friends, giving hope to a precious family, celebrating a beloved friend's birthday and delighting in the rugged beauty of this region.

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Christmas 2013 - Journey

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Three families received homes over the Christmas break as Journey Church joined forces with several other churches in the L.A. region! We are so thankful for this incredible band of brothers and sisters that represent Christ's love each year!