There have been a few people that have asked what we need.
Some were referring to the church here and some were referring to us as a
family. Our needs as a family are currently being met by God and through our
home congregation in Huntsville, Alabama. This post is purely about the needs
of the church here in Ataco. These things needed are for the future work and
one on-going ministry.
The on-going ministry that I am referring to
is the Café y pan ministry that happens in Ataco every Saturday morning. It was
started 4 weeks ago and we were unable to have it last Saturday. However, the
turnout has started to pick up. We give free coffee and big cookies (they call
it sweet bread) to the workers in the market. This morning it almost seemed
like there were people that were waiting for us to come. Hector or someone else
preaches, reads the bible, or has the bible on CD with the speakers and microphone.
Other members, (usually Carlos) hands out flyers that has our meeting times and
locations written on them. We are hoping
to see fruit from this ministry. But, it is really helping us recognize and
know our community. This has also been a great way to reach out to a couple of
business owners. We picked a location prior to starting and asked the owners
for permission. We set up in front of two businesses close to the market. One
store sells clothes and the other sells food. We buy our sweet bread from the
lady that owns the food store. Currently we have two coffee makers that make 42
cups of coffee. One is a loaner and we will have to give it back some time in
the future. The 100 cup coffee makers here are really expensive. Actually all
of the small appliances in El Salvador are really expensive. The nearest town has them for 210.00! On
amazon one can be ordered for anywhere between $80 – 130. This is quite a
difference. We don’t mind if it is used if anyone finds one in a garage sale or
thrift shop.
The other needs are for the future
plans here in Ataco. The team has been discussing starting an after school
program in the church for the 1000+ students in Ataco. We would like at least 6
computers with internet for this work. If we had computers Caleb could also use
them to teach some computer classes. This would be a great opportunity for the
local students. They usually have very little knowledge of computers such as
Microsoft word, or what the right mouse button does how to type…etc. Other uses of the computers would be for
research, ESL classes, and tutoring opportunities. I know that Rachel and I
have already been helping our teens with their homework (esp. English) and this
is a need that is not currently being filled in our community. Besides the
computers with an internet connection a couple of whiteboards, printers, & paper
would be very helpful. Ideally we would love to raise about $2000 for this
work.
The other need is for evangelism
that would help the groups that come from the U.S. That would be for canopies
used for the evangelism. Usually the groups rent them and the cost is around $600
for two canopies per group. But if we bought them they would cost $2000 and I think
that there is already a congregation willing to put some money on them because
they plan to use them soon.
Love you all,
Della
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