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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Hello Friends January
21, 2009</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> I hope as the New Year starts I pray that God will provide
for all of you and your families. He likes to do that.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> I have several things to tell you as things are going to
happen only 21 days from today. #1 please make sure you have all your shots
that are needed. Be sure to pack all your personnel medicine enough for 18 or
19 days in case for some unknown reason we are delayed. </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> #2 Check your passports and make sure yours is up to date
and not expired. Several large cities around the country can renew them in one
day. </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> # 3 Remember to check over your what to take list. Check
several times, also mark all of your cloths with your initials with Rub A Dub
Laundry markers so that they can be sorted after washing. </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> # 4 Remember please do not wear or bring any type of
military/camouflage clothing on this trip.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> #5 Emergency number to reach us in Guatemala is
011-502-4274-1146 if you have to. Email is <a
href="mailto:mail@berkshiremission.org">mail@berkshiremission.org</a> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> # 6 Dr Lopez would like us to bring a light weight sleeping
bag with us in good shape, no rip’s, working zippers that we could leave
at the apt. building, that they are finishing to be used by future group. We
will have our own bedding provided at our hotel</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> #7 Before I Forget again, I have several hundred more
scrubs all cleaned and pressed. I would like to donate them to any mission
group or medical facility that could use them. I also have some blankets, baby
crib sheets, computer keyboards, lg monitors and some older computers all in
good working order. You would just have to pay the shipping. Let me know soon.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> # 8 Remember to bring extra cash for all the odds and ends
you might want to participate in such as activities at Tikal, souvenirs, Exit
tax, things in town, and other things that come up. I will have extra dollars
with me at a HIGH interest rate….Don’t worry it will be supervised
by Government Personnel (our government)</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> # 9 Everyone should be about paid up, all of our tickets
are paid in full. T-shirts are on there way. The bus is warming up and it is
time to pack your suit case. As I have already stated. Remember 1 carry on at
20lbs only and 1 large suitcase at 50lbs only and you will be given one more
tote containing group items, Remember be on time at the Church fellowship hall.
We will have delicious food, weigh your suitcases, get some important
information etc. That is at 5pm. Bus leaves at 7.00pm can not and will not wait
for stragglers. Please call me if you are running late 413-446-2214</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> # 10 Don’t forget packing date of Jan 31<sup>st</sup>
at 5pm. At the Berkshire Hills Church! The more people that show up, the faster
we can get done. Anyone who wants to help is welcome. Pizza will be served
compliments of Berkshire Mission. If you are planning to attend please email me
back and let me know.. Thanks</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> # 11 If you have any questions please call me asap.
Otherwise I will be calling each person in the next week to answer any
questions.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> # 12 Our budget is coming along, money is still needed for
Bibles, Medicine, and a sponsorship for Pastor Rigo Dawkins, the Director of
the school in Guanaja who has been with us on several trips. He will be working
with Pastor Jon, Pastor Taylor and several others on our evangelism team. </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> Keep praying for Eric and I as we continue to wrap up loose
ends. We will be praying for each one of you, your families and all those that
who are not going but are part of Berkshire Mission. You know who you are.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> God bless each one of you. See you soon</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> Sincerely Bob</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> Mission Director </span></font></p>
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