We are a fellowship of churches in the United States ministering in partnership with a network of Mexican churches in Baja California, Mexico.

We partner with local churches in rural villages of Mexicali to do short-term mission and service work, putting on Vacation Bible School for children, women's and men's ministry events, neighborhood outreach, and service projects alongside local Mexican churches. At the invitation of their leadership, we send teams from the United States each year to the week before Easter.

2025 Mission Tip Dates

April 11-17

A Team

15-20 youth and adults willing to spend a week encouraging and bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to children and adults.

A Team Leader

A team leader willing to organize a four-day Vacation Bible School program (Bible story skits and lessons, songs, crafts, games, etc.)

A Women's Ministry Coordinator

An adult woman willing to lead a four-day Bible study and a craft with women local women in the church and the neighborhood.

A Trip Coordinator

Someone willing to make travel arrangements and connect with the Borderless staff for direction, information, and placement with a partner church in Mexico.

A Ground Crew

A person willing to organize a ground crew, taking down luggage and camping needs, setting up tents etc.

Paperwork Due Dates

If you are ready to join the Borderless team, Please send a email to Mark Johannesen, johannesen@trueliferochester.org

To learn more about joining the borderless Mexico mission team, please watch this video.

Staying Healthy in Mexico

BEFORE WE GO

SHOTS: We encourage a current Tetanus shot for every team member. The town streets are dirt, and you may even see sewage running out into yards or street. We are also aware of dogs or other animals that could cause problems if they were to bite you. Another option is a Hepatitis A shot.

ISSUES & MEDS: Traveler’s Diarrhea is always of concern. Each year someone is a inffected, usually multiple people. So please take our precautions seriously. First line of defense is PREVENTION!!!! Select safe foods and water (foods thoroughly cooked, no salads or raw seafood’s, avoid milk, ice cream, yogurt and dairy products; drink bottled water, avoid ice cubes, use safe water to brush your teeth and take any medications) Please be sure to notify your leaders if you or one of your team are having difficulty. We are a long way from home and must take care of each other.

Pepto-Bismol and an Anti-diarrheal medication (Imodium or Lomotil) should be part of every individuals personal medication supply.

Antibiotics Sometimes antibiotic is needed. The three choices below are recommended to use. You can discuss this trip with your doctor. He may prescribe one of the antibiotics listed below.

….Levofloxacin 250 mg tablets, 2 tablets on day one, then 1 per day for 2 more days if diarrhea persist.

….Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole DS tablets (Septra DS or Bactrim DS), 1 tablet by mouth twice a day for 5 days. (the least cost).

….Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 500 mg tablet, 1 tablet by mouth twice a day for3-5 days.

EMERGENCY CARE: We will make every effort to make you as comfortable as possible. There will be a first aid station at the base camp. If your symptoms need further medical attention, we will take you to Yuma, AZ (about a 30 minute drive) to the emergency room of the

DEHYDRATION: If symptoms arise, you will be watched closely and given extra hydrating liquids.

HEAT EXHAUSTION: If temperatures are extreme and you begin feeling light headed, dizzy, immediately tell your leader. Even if you have been drinking lots, heat exhaustion can happen. Tell someone.

COLDS: Sore throats, coughs and respiratory problems can be very common with the excessive dust and variety of temperatures we face during the week.

To Learn more about Staying healthy in Mexico please watch the video linked below.

Learning the Language

Please watch the video below with Tools about learning the language.

Learning VBS Songs

The following are songs we hope you will learn as we travel to serve in Mexico. There are more songs than these but these are very often songs for us during VBS. Please LISTEN TO them as you're able at the link provided below or listen to them online.

Handbook / Need to knows

What is in the Handbook?

1. VBS Lessons

2. Member Packing List

3. Borderless Travel/ Week Schedule

4. The Do’s and Don’t

5. Incase of Sickness

6. Need too Knows

7. What to Wear

$200 Borderless Program Fee (non-refundable)

With this, Borderless provides spiritual nourishment for teams and leaders with morning and evening chapel speaker and worship, and physical needs like food, drinking water, camping facilities and toilets, and security.

$600-$800 in other costs

These costs vary depending on your location in North America and the size of your team. For instance:

•Flights to Phoenix, San Diego, or wherever works best for your team (about $400 per person)

•Rental vehicle(s) to transport your team into Mexico and from base camp out to your site each day (about $1,000 divided between your team members)

•A hotel for your team to stay at on your return from Mexico before your flight home (about $20 per person)

•Other variables include the cost of your VBS and craft supplies, spending money, etc. (Often, different church members are willing to take responsibility for something on your list to keep the per-person amount down)