JUAREZ MISSION REPORT

Once again God’s hands are apparent in our involvement with the Community of The Holy Spirit, the Mission in Juarez.  Because of changing conditions including; truck availability, fuel costs and border issues, we changed our emphasis to less food and more funding.  And God touched the hearts of the generous brothers and sisters of Trinity Episcopal, Our Savior’s Lutheran and individuals of Northern Colorado.  2,000 pounds of dried milk and 1,000 pounds of beans and other donated food were loaded and delivered to El Paso December 1st. 1650 pounds of dried milk was donated by a church member, and God multiplied his donation with and unexpected gift of 6 extra bags donated by the milk supplier. Northern Feed and Bean supported our effort again this year with 750 pounds of beans as they have for years. 

The funding effort was amazing again this year and totaled $31,640.  This was from both churches but also from donors that are nonmembers.  A number of donations were sent directly to the Mission last summer, and those gifts provide a grand total $33,340.  These funds will be used to feed the children at the mission dining room and in the community served by the mission through food boxes. What a blessing to the children in Juarez, but also how blessed are we to be able to help our brothers and sisters who are in a place of struggle.  Even with the vaccine being available, the pandemic is still active in Juarez and seems to be increasing.  The mission is opening and children are again being fed there.  Your response not only provides food for their bodies, but it also provides food for their souls and lets them know they are remembered and cherished members of the body of Christ. In gratitude we thank you for your continuing involvement and support.

Ian Percy and Steve Teksten