Yesterday, Rosa and I made a regular visit to San Carlos, Zaragoza and Acuna. Because of the distances involved, we traveled about 200 miles. The majority of the travel was in Mexico. Once again, we praise the Lord we had no difficulty and saw no signs of problems from the Drug Cartels. In Zaragoza, we met with Carlos and Josefina. They are doing very well. Carlos in encouraged with the progress he is making on the property. They are getting new visitors to the services. We laid out plans for the laying of block and plumbing for the restroom and storage unit. I will be able to spend some more time on the project next week. We hope to have the restrooms, storage unit and a makeshift kitchen usable before the group from West Towne Christian Church in Knoxville visits next spring. We plan to have them stay in Zaragoza and work in both Zaragoza and San Carlos. In Zaragoza, we will have VBS type activities in the evening and we will be doing construction on Jose and Ana's house in San Carlos during the day.
After our visit in Zaragoza, we traveled to San Carlos and were very pleased with the progress on the house project. Block work had begun when Caleb and two friends from Knoxville were here after Thanksgiving. When they left, the block was up only ab out 5 rows on three sides of the house. Jose and Ana have laid considerable block since that time and it looks very good. I left Jose enough money to purchase 4 more 110 pound bags of cement. H should have the block up almost to the top by next week. The group from Knoxville wants to install windows and doors, put up the roof and do electrical work in March. Getting this accomplished will depend on getting the site ready for them in time. Here are a few pictures showing the progress in San Carlos.
After visiting in San Carlos, we were encouraged in a meeting with Antonio Preciado. Antonio is doing a great work in Acuna and San Carlos. However, two years ago, he lost his employment because of downsizing. He was a mid-level manager in a plant which produced seat belts for American cars. The company downsized and he had not had permanent employment since that time. He now is working with commission sales through Tel-Mex, the Mexican communications giant. He is offering internet service in new areas. He is excited about the prospects. He is preaching at two locations in Acuna as well as San Carlos. He is also supervising a couple of his "Timothy's" in two other locations in Acuna. We have been assisting him financially as we have funds available. Our commitment to Carlos in Zaragoza is our primary responsibility however.
Please keep these three projects in your prayers!
May the Lord Bless!
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