Our
2006 Mexico Mission a Huge Success
Thanks to all for making
the Mexico mission such a huge success. We raised over $12,000.00 for the
projects, donated health care items, and sent a team of 36 fantastic people
to represent our church and our God in a place of poverty and hopelessness.
2006
Mexico Mission Accomplishments
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Repaired
roofing for 45 families whose homes were inundated with water because
of leaking last winter, and contracted work for the roofs of 45 additional
housing units.
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Built 6 new outhouses and dug new trenchs to improve sanitary conditions
in the camp.
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Provided
and installed new plumbing and a huge french drain for the clogged washing
area in the center of the village, eliminating the standing water that
created unsanitary and foul smelling conditions.
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Ran
a daily Bible class program for the neighborhood kids each day, featuring
puppets, crafts, singing bible lessons, a snack and a whole lot of love
shared between kids and team members.
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Provided funds for sugery and time off for our computer center teacher
Manuel, who is suffering from a severe hernia.
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Distributed shampoo, soaps, dental care items to the roughly 150 residents
of the camp. Provided individual assistance to many who had special
needs.
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Also
organized a fantastic wedding ceremony for 12 couples complete with
mariachi band and served a sit down dinner for 250 people.
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Installed a new air conditioner unit in the computer center.