Open Bible Church members travel to Tijuana to build house, relationships

 Members of the Open Bible Church in Clear Lake traveled to Tijuana, Mexico last month to build a house. In between the hammering and painting they crafted something much greater.

“It’s about building relationships, not houses,” explained A.J. Abplanalp, one of nine church members who made the trip. Abplanalp was making his second mission trip to Tijuana. It was his wife, Deb’s, first trip. “Having Deb experience what I experienced last year, of the living conditions immediately south of our southern border, was 

important. We built a home that we see as a one car garage, but to them is expediently better than the dirt floors,  fruit crates, plywood and plastic tarps used for shelter.”
Gary Jochimsen and Ron Rosenbaum were also making their first mission trip to Tijuana and each found it life changing.
“The biggest surprise I had was how much you fall in love with the people,” said Gary. Ron called it “a great experience.”
Pastor Will Hunsaker and his wife, Joyce, have each made multiple trips to the area and encourage members of their church to do the same.
“This is something everybody ought to be able to go on just once to get you out of your environment at home,” said Pastor Will. “You will see how truly blessed you are living in America. Just cross - Read More Via e-Edition