UCM Spring Break mission trip along the border

A group of Texas State students from the United Campus Ministry at Texas State spent their spring break on mission in Eagle Pass, Texas. 

Students repaired flood-damaged homes as they tackled dry walling, replaced damaged wood, installed doors, and painted. After a full day of home repairs, students volunteered with the local elementary afterschool program. Texas State education students developed and led literacy activities. In addition to reading, the college students enjoyed playing games with the elementary kids.

The Texas State students led daily worship and devotionals throughout the week, including a closing worship along the border at the Rio Grande River. While a few college students are seasoned mission trip veteran, this was the first mission trip for several students - including a new baptized Texas State student. One student plans to return to Eagle Pass this summer to continue helping with the children of Eagle Pass.

The UCM mission trip allowed each student to practice leadership, to grow in Christian faith, and to build new relationship with the people of Eagle Pass, with the elementary students of Kids Klub afterschool, and with each other. The future of the church is in amazing hands! 

The United Campus Ministry at Texas State is grateful for each young adult that participated, for the mission trip leadership of Rev. Suzette Thorpe Johnson, for the ministry partnership with Rev. Becky Baxter Ballou and Mission: Border Hope, for mission trip grant support of the Hill Country District of the United Methodist Church, and for donated construction materials from McCoy’s Building Supply. More photos of the Spring Break Border Mission Trip are available at facebook.com/UCMtxstate.