We had a fantastic week in Acapulco. Please ask any of us about it. When you do, however, be prepared to 1) be talked to for a while; and, 2) it is better to come prepared with tissues.
Since only about half of us were present at Robin's house for the meeting with Robert Carr, I thought I would catch everyone up on what went on.
Howard Memorial Money: We considered several options. The one we decided on was to update/repair the computers the kids use for homework, etc. Aaron Moore, an MTW missionary who was there when Mike went last year, is in charge of the home's computers. He is arranging the repairs.
Street Child Money: As you will recall, we have $3,000 in the budget for Street Child work. At the last meeting, we decided to wait and see how funds came in before sending it out. I took on more authority than I actually have and allocated about $1,000 to Sobre El Puente (the Acapulco street child ministry). They have been burglarized recently, losing (among other things) their TV, DVD player, boom box, microwave oven, and 2 computers. While not absolutely crucial to the ministry, the lack of these items is severely hampering the ability of Sobre El Puente to attract kids. Replacements for the TV and the DVD player had already been promised. We bought a boom box, microwave, computer, and printer. The need was immediate and I felt (hopefully, correctly) that there would not be opposition to doing this.
Return Trip: We are looking the possibility of returning to Acapulco in January or February. The weather will not be so hot then, and no teams come during the winter. I will keep you informed as matters develop.
Grace and peace,
John
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