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Hello my mission minded friends.
Seems like only yesterday we were in Peru. Things are going well there.
I have been in touch with Pastor Antero. They have had lots of baptisms.
The gated wall is done and Maranatha is finishing the church with stucco
and paint. Thanks again to those of you who sent extra money for the wall,
the camera etc. I will send you all pictures of the church as soon as
I get them. You all are very special to me. Those of you who participate
on mission trips, you who are always praying for us and those of you who
help support our finances, God bless each and every one.
Well I have been trying to make a decision on where to go. Several opportunities
have come up. What seems to be the work that God is leading in is Valley
de Angela's, Honduras. I have received information on this project and
I really believe this is it. Valley De Angela's is a beautiful part of
Honduras. Many of you who worked in Honduras several years ago got to
go to this location and we stayed at the hospital for 2 days while we
shopped there. Valley De Angela's if you remember has the best shops for
leather goods and all the wood boxes, wood chest and most wood products
that are shipped all over Central and South America are made right there.
Let me tell you a little bit about the project. There is a Dorcas Group
located near the hospital that serves a large area. Some 26 to 30 very
poor villages are served by this group. Let me explain first the Dorcas
program for those of you who might not know. Dorcas was a female disciple
restored to life at Joppa. You can find this amazing story in the book
of Acts Chapter 9 verse 36 and on. Tabitha as she was called was a very
special women who always helped other people. Making and distributing
clothes, food and other needs. She has set an example for all of us. Never
wanting anything but always giving everything.
This Dorcas group has asked if we can build them a building to help serve
this area. These folks who live in this very beautiful part of Honduras
are very very poor. This is a golden opportunity for us to be part of
a very special program. They also would have us travel throughout the
villages and help with the medical needs of these folks who live in the
mountain areas.
Because of the expense of visiting the hospital for these people even
though it is not very expensive, they do not have the money to go there.
The hospital is a very important part of the community. It is run by the
S.D.A.
church and does as much as it can to support the local people. The hospital
administration asked if we could do some repairs there also. They would
also let us stay at the hospital if we wanted to. Food could also be provided.
It could be possible for our team to use the kitchen there to take care
of all our needs. There is also an orphanage near by that many of you
will enjoy visiting and possibly help with some work there.
Well I know it is not a lot of information but I will be getting to Honduras
soon to look at the project. The time period would be somewhere towards
the middle of Feb. as it always has been.
I pray that all of you will be part of this project. I will provide lots
more information soon. Pray for me as I look over this project. I will
need all of your help. We will have to raise several thousand dollars
for materials to build this building. Several of you have already told
me you are going in Feb. no matter where we go. Please write me soon and
let me know what you think and let me know you are going. Several could
not go to Peru in Feb. because they waited to long. You will hear from
me soon,
God bless you all,
Sincerely,
Bob
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