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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Feb 16<SUP>th</SUP> 2010 MISSION 2010 MEXICO 1 DAY CHURCH PLUS AND MORE!!</SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Hello Berkshire Mission Friends Nov 26<SUP>th</SUP> 2009</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"> Just need you to know a few important things coming up soon. Happy Holidays to all. First, since my arrival home and the last email I wrote, our group has grown from 28 to 49. It must have a lot to do with our housing and our excursion to Cancun! Well, that was my first thought, and then I thought it was my ability to write!!! Oh well.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"> Things are going fairly well. Eric is having a hard time with some last minute tickets and trying to keep the price down for those of you not going with the main group out of JFK. Trying to get us all to Tuxtla, Mexico at the same time or within several hours is a nightmare. Eric is working very hard at this moment. Some will have to arrive in Mexico City a night earlier and stay overnight. It is only 7 or 8 and you know who you are already.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"> Second, our pre mission meeting will be Saturday; Dec.12<SUP></SUP> at 5:30pm sharp. There are so many issues to discuss that I can’t cover them all here. I need to speak to you about travel, housing, food, and medical sites. I know you might think these meetings are not important, but they provide a lot of info, team spirit, a time to meet new people, etc., etc. Please come and support me. I do realize we are all very busy, and some live a little ways away, but I need you all that are within driving distance to come. </SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"> Third. All of your deposits should be in. For those who like a schedule please follow this: $250.00 deposit should already be turned in.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Nov 30<SUP>th</SUP> $250.00 Total of $500.00</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Dec 15<SUP>th</SUP> $250.00 Total of $750.00</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Dec 30<SUP>th</SUP> $250.00 Total of 1000.00</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Jan 15<SUP>th</SUP> $250.00 Total of 1250.00</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Jan 30<SUP>th</SUP> $350.00 Total of 1600.00</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Remember, those of you not traveling with the main group from Berkshire Hills Church, your expenses might be more. If you can’t meet these dates with your payments please get in touch with me and we will work it out.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"> Fourth, please make sure your passport is current. Sometimes they require at least 6 months before expiration date. Also, check with your local travel clinic to make sure your shots etc. are up to date. More about that at the meeting!</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"> Last, but not least, for this email is our fund raising. I think I have finished the budget. We will need to raise $26,500.00 I am sorry for having to mention this always but I believe there are a lot of you who can help. The donations have been coming in very slow. I also know times are tough and holidays are coming. But, God already knows about turkeys, Christmas gifts, birthdays and every thing else. He also promised to provide no matter. You know our needs and you know yours. Please pray about your giving.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">See you soon. God Bless you all.</SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Bob Young</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Berkshire Mission Director</SPAN></P>
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