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RivMexico
At Riv, we take Jesus’ command to “go” and share His compassion with the world seriously. Most of the time, this takes place in everyday occurrences — over coffee with a friend, at our kids’ baseball games, or while trying to meet a deadline at work. But we also have the opportunity to share Jesus’ love with orphaned and abandoned children in Mazatlan, Mexico through a partnership with Back2Back Ministries.
Our goal is to assist Mexican nationals in providing both immediate (food, clothing, shelter, and protection) and long-term (education, job training, and role modeling) solutions for these children, with the ultimate hope that they may establish a personal relationship with Jesus. As we help provide a platform for kids to overcome significant physical and emotional losses, we find that there are many opportunities to share God’s offer of spiritual healing as well.
Mission Trips to Mazatlan, Mexico
There are several opportunities each year for people to go on a week-long mission trip to Mazatlan in partnership with Back2Back Ministries. We’d love for every single person who attends Riverview to consider going at least once. We want these short-term mission trips to achieve the most long-term impact possible and bring lasting hope to Mexico.Providing "Care for Today, Hope for Tomorrow" is the mission of Back2Back Ministries. This organization serves to come alongside orphanages and impoverished communities in order to provide both physical and spiritual support.
If you choose to go on one of the RivMexico trips, you will spend time with orphans who are in great need of adult interaction. (Don't worry, you don't need to speak Spanish, the language for these kids is “play.”) You will also get to participate in some work projects that will help improve their quality of life. Your accommodations for the week may be humble, but will also be very functional and secure. There will also be free time built in to the schedule.
For more info about upcoming mission trips, email Mexico@RivChurch.com or call the RivMexico Hotline at 517.580.0484. If you have questions related to financing for a trip, please call the Riv office at 517.694.3400.
Click here to download and read answers to Frequently Asked Questions about short-term mission trips to Mexico.
Click here to apply to go to Mazatlan, Mexico.
Click here to apply for a US passport (required for travel to Mexico).
RivMX 5K 2013
Posted on Monday, Apr 22, 2013
The Riv MX 5K Run/Walk/Kids Fun Run is Friday, June 14 at Riv’s Holt Venue. The Kids Fun Run will start at 6:45 pm and the 5K Run will begin at 7:00 pm.
- Registration cost: $25/person (includes a race T-shirt if registered by June 5)
- Children under 12 are FREE (Kid’s T-shirts can be ordered by June 5 for $10)
- Bib pick-up is from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm on Friday, June 14
- The Kids Fun Run (free!) will begin at 6:45 pm (kids should arrive by 6:30 pm)
- No pets, please
Questions? Call the Riv office at 517.694.3400 or email Mexico@RivChurch.com. To volunteer or provide a donation for the race, email Denny at dduchene1@gmail.com.
May trip deadline is approaching!
Posted on Wednesday, Feb 13, 2013
If you are interested in going on the May 11-17 trip to Mazatlan, the deadline to sign up and pay your $100 deposit is March 1st! There are still about 10 spots left- if you or someone you know wants to go on this trip, make sure they sign up and get their deposit in before March 1st.
If you have signed up, but haven't paid the deposit yet- please do so as soon as possible! If you aren't sure if you have paid it or if you have questions about how much you still need to raise, contact the Riv office at 517-694-3400.
It's time to sign up!
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013
There are plenty of spots still available for the trip to Mazatlan scheduled for July 20-26, 2013. In order to have plenty of time to raise support, we would love to have your commitment to go by 2/28/13. If you are considering and have any questions, please contact Eric and Jen Craft at eric.craft@rivchurch.com
The first official meeting for this trip will be in March 10 after the 11:30ish service in room 201. Sign up today so that you don't miss anything!
July Trip - Meetings
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013
Going to Mazatlan on the July 20-26, 2013 mission trip? The team meetings will be on Sunday, March 10 and Sunday, May 19 after the 11:30ish am service in Room 201. Email Eric.Craft@RivChurch.com for more details.
June Trip Openings
Posted on Friday, Feb 1, 2013
The June 29-July 5 mission trip to Mazatlan is now open to everyone, not just MSU students. The are nine spaces available. Click here to apply. Email Mexico@RivChurch.com with any questions.
Back2Back is Coming to Riv!
Posted on Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013
Becca Arguello, on staff with Back2Back Ministries in Mazatlan, Mexico, will be coming to Riverview on Saturday, February 2 and Sunday, February 3. She’ll be talking about the Child Sponsorship Program and sharing about what God has been doing in Mazatlan.
Becca will be speaking after each weekend service at the Holt Venue in the auditorium. If you’re considering going on one of Riv’s mission trips to Mazatlan or you are interested in hearing more about the Child Sponsorship Program, you don’t want to miss it!
Info Meeting for May 11-17 Trip
Posted on Thursday, Dec 6, 2012
Interested in going to Mazatlan on the May 11-17, 2013 mission trip? There will be info meetings this Saturday, December 8 after the 7:00ish pm service in Room 101 and Sunday, December 9 after the 11:30ish am service in Room 202. Both meetings will be same, no need to attend more than one. Email Justin.Detmers@RivChurch.com for more details.
GO to Mazatlan
Posted on Thursday, Nov 29, 2012
There are still plenty of openings on these trips:
- March 30- April 5 (high school spring break trip—deadline to sign up is soon!)
- May 11-17
- June 29-July 5 (MSU trip)
- July 20-26
- October (specific dates TBD)
Click here to apply to go to Mazatlan, Mexico.
Click here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about short-term mission trips to Mexico.
Email Mexico@RivChurch.com or call the RivMexico hotline at 517.580.0484 for more info.
Info Meetings for Men’s Trip
Posted on Thursday, Oct 11, 2012
Interested in going on the men’s only mission trip to Mazatlan from January 26 - February 1, 2013? There will be two identical info meetings next week: either Monday, October 15 or Tuesday, October 16 at 6:30 pm. Both will be in Room 101 at the Holt Venue. We’ll go over details of this trip and answer any questions you may still have. Please email Gary.Rudnicki@RivChurch.com if you do plan to attend one of these meetings.
2013 Trips
Posted on Wednesday, Oct 3, 2012
Riv hopes to send 200 more people to Mazatlan, Mexico on short-term mission trips in 2013! Check out the trip dates below and sign up for one here.
- January 26-February 1 (men’s only trip)
There will be an info meeting next week. Email Gary.Rudnicki@RivChurch.com for details. - March 2-8
- March 30- April 5 (high school spring break trip)
- May 11-17
- June 29-July 5 (MSU trip)
- July 20-26
- October (specific dates TBD)
Questions? Email Mexico@RivChurch.com or call the RivMexico hotline at 517.580.0484. The total cost for 2013 trips should be $1,700 or less. A $100 deposit is due when you sign up to reserve your spot. If you have questions related to financing for your trip, please call the Riv office at 517.694.3400.
The RivMX 5K 2013: Run for los Niños
Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2012
The Riv MX 5K Run/Walk/Kids’ Fun Run is Friday, June 14 at 7:00 pm. The cost is $25 per person and includes a race t-shirt if registered before June 5. Children under 12 are free for the race. Childrens' t-shirts can be purchased separately for $10 each.
Go to Mexico.RivChurch.com for more info or click here to register.
