[News] Nov 29th update

[Berkshire Mission]

Greetings Mission friends.
Nov 29th 2008

            We are back from Machaquila, Guatemala. Our trip was very
interesting and productive. God continues to bless as we make plans to go
forward.

            The project at Gods Helping Hands is very much under way. There
are several workers there now putting up walls, bond beams etc. There will
be plenty for us to do. Something very interesting happened when Eric and I
arrived. Word spread about our arrival. The guard said that many people had
already lined up for medical and dental care. They were very disappointed
when the guard told them they had to wait till Feb.

            I can only share a few things with you now. I want to encourage
everyone to be at the Dec 6th meeting. 5 pm we will start our meeting. There
will be food and lots of info to share. Guatemala is completely different
then any other country we have visited. You will love it.

            First there is not a lot of places to exchange money. I brought
back some Quetzals to exchange for you. The rate is 7.5 Quetzals to 1 US
Dollar. Bring some cash with you to the meeting. 

            Everyone has to get there money in. Some have given a deposit of
250.00. The total of the trip is 1380.00, for those traveling from the
Berkshire Hills Church. Those flying out of different parts of the Country
will cost more. Eric has already purchased those tickets and knows how much
extra you will need. I would ask that everyone have at least $1000.00  by
the end of next week. 200.00 more by the end of Dec and the balance by the
3rd week of JAN

            As far as shots for the trip I would check with your local
travel clinic and your Doctor. I would recommend Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B
and Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (TDAP) is mandatory.

            All applications should be in NOW. If you did not get receive
one please get in touch with me right away.

            We have some neat things to share with you at the meeting. Some
great pictures of the work sites, Myan village, Tikal, flowers, monkeys, and
much more. One of the things that I am worried about is the small amount of
donations I have received. I can only pray that you would help and sponsor
Bibles, Med pacs, literature, medicine and the general fund to make this
happen. I have hired 2 Bible workers to help prepare the area for our
arrival. They are good at what they do; they will start Jan 1 and work till
we are done. They charge 200.00 per month per worker. You all have been so
responsible in the past. I hope that you will consider our needs. 

            See you all soon. Bring a friend to the meeting or just come to
visit.

God Bless you all

Sincerely

Bob Young

 

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