1. The REALLY Amazing Race !!!

2. “…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 “…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 Capital – Mexico City Population – over 100 million Population – over 100 million Languages – Spanish and Mayan dialects Languages – Spanish and Mayan dialects Adult literacy rate – 90% Adult literacy rate – 90%

6. Flag of Mexico

7. Mexican Currency

8. Mexico’s Religions 94% Christian 94% Christian 90% Catholic 90% Catholic Over 7% evangelical Over 7% evangelical 12% claim to be charismatic 12% claim to be charismatic 60% of the population are Indian peoples that are Catholic in name but pagan in practice 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) Acapulco (left)Monterrey (right) Many people travel to Mexico for vacations, cruises, and tourism 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! 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. 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 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! Pray for unity and peace in the government of Mexico!

16. Grace Kids Mission Trip to Mexico! 1998

17. The Colors of His Love Los 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. 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 Love Los 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 Love Los 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.” 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) (Romans 5:8) Through Jesus’ blood, we are forgiven and saved. Through Jesus’ blood, we are forgiven and saved.

20. The Colors of His Love Los 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.” 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) (Psalm 51:7)

21. The Colors of His Love Los 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.” 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) (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. 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 Love Los 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.” 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) (2 Peter 3:18)

23. The Colors of His Love Los 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) 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)