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</SPAN>I pray that your holidays are going well. We have many of our friends
celebrating several different holidays this time of the year. I am writing this
the day after Christmas after eating almost everything known to man or
woman.</P>
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</SPAN>I would like to let you know several things that are going on. First I am
really excited about this trip coming up in just 40 days. I hope you all are
ready for this exciting time to serve, to receive, and to enjoy.</P>
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</SPAN>First still looking for a fund raising sources to keep up with our plans
and provide a monthly type of income for Berkshire Mission so that I am not so
stressed this time of the year trying to raise 25-26,000 dollars in just a few
months. The donations are coming in very slow right now. I know some of you are
saying have faith, and I do, but I also must be responsible. I hope that those
of you who are holding out to the last minute now’s the time. In the past 10
years you have not failed me yet. You will hear some of the problems we are
facing as I go along so you will know my concern.</P>
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</SPAN>The airline that we are taking has posted on the internet that they are
limiting all passengers to one 50lb bag and one carry on. Those of you who know,
we need at least 2 bags each and one carry on for all the meds, supplies, tools,
VBS equipment etc. We are in touch with Mexicana Airlines to solve this problem.
They want to charge us 150.00 per bag over the amount allowed.</P>
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</SPAN>We are finding out that getting medicine into Mexico is almost if not
impossible to get thru customs. We have been working on several fronts. First
trying to buy meds directly in Mexico, that could cost much more then what we
buy in the states, Not sure yet. Also working with the Mayor of Jitotol to get
all the proper paper work in place, 2 problems there, He is very slow at working
on this and we are not sure it will work when done. As I said earlier, Dr Roy is
working with a Doctor in Mexico on pricing and possibly purchasing medicine in
country. I have also left several messages with the Ambassador Consulate of
Guatemala who met Jennifer and I in Guatemala and said she has contacts at the
Embassy if we ever have a problem in Latin American Countries. No response as of
yet. I believe the Devil senses something is going to happen and is trying to
close all the doors possible. I listed all the problems for one large reason. I
need your prayers. Please ask God to bind the power of Satan as we move through
these problems. We serve a God much bigger than those problems and for sure He
has more power then Satan ever thought of having.</P>
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</SPAN>Finally as I mentioned earlier I need your financial support more than
ever. Money for the Bibles has been coming in; we still need someone to help
support Pastor Rigo Dawkins for our evangelism program, cash for medicine, cash
for the children’s program, and help with transportation cost at the sight.
Maranatha will need 10,400 dollars for the construction cost of the church.</P>
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</SPAN>Eric sent out the last email to remind you of several things, first he
has a power point program that you can use to help raise funds. You can use this
program at a church, Lyons club, Kiwanis club, your work or any other place that
might be interested. Also by the end of the month all of you need to have your
4<SUP>th</SUP> payment in ($1000.00) ff you are following the payment plan.</P>
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</SPAN>Remember to check with your travel clinic about the shots or meds you
might need, you will have to have an up to date tetanus shot. If you have a
Typhoid vaccine and have been traveling in and out of the country it is
recommended to have a booster shot every 2 years. Hepatitis A and B is something
that you should consider also. Hep B especially if you are working with the
medical team.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Again I would ask you
to check with your local physician and or travel clinic to be sure of all that
is recommended.</P>
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</SPAN>Those of you who did not attend the meeting will be receiving shortly a
packet with some info, also a t-shirt and a DVD recorded at the meeting. Please
wear your t-shirt when you travel to Mexico.</P>
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</SPAN>We are going to have a great time on this trip and I am looking forward
to working with you all. We have several new people coming with us who are now
part of Berkshire Mission and we want to make them very comfortable. I will keep
you posted on all the above problems or should I say challenges. God bless you
all, keep in touch with any and all questions.</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>Love you all</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>Bob Young</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>Mission
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