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We know that it’s been a long time in coming for an update in this area of our ministry. With that said, Mike drove up to visit with Carlos and Xhun this week. It was a great opportunity for Mike to get caught up on everything that is happening at Luz y Vida (Light and Life School)! The three were able to sit down and go over the school budget and visit the Internet Center that is up and running in the school. They also had time to go over the plans to get the hostel completed.
Delivering Spanish version of Rosetta Stone to
Light and Life school director, Carlos |
Due to thefts and vandalism at the hostel sight, Xhun moved into one of the widow houses that had been built by our work teams. It has helped prevent other damage with the added benefit that it has motivated both Xhun and Carlos to help with plans to finish the hostel. That way it can be used for future teams working in the area.
A praise for Luz y Vida was the installation of the new roof at the end of May. It is a wonderful blessing for everyone in the school! It is now dry on the inside while the rains fall on the outside! The cistern was also installed and a pump was donated (not yet installed) so that they will have running water all the time!
New roof for Light and Life school |
The Internet Center was a huge investment for the teachers who stepped out in faith to get it up and running. Mike was informed that they are being stretched by this step and could really use some financial help to get them over the hump. If you are feeling led to help out in this area please feel free to give. Your gift can be sent to HOPE Bible Mission with a note that the money is for Light and Life School. We will make sure the money gets to them.
New computer intenet lab |
It is exciting to see how the men in Salquil are working together to make positive improvements in their community! We pray they will continue to work together!
It was necessary for the paperwork being done to establish Light and Life as a legal foundation to be signed for a THIRD time. This was because of very minor details the government wanted, such as changes with the wording of the constitution. We are still waiting for the application to be approved, at which time Light and Life (Luz y Vida in Spanish) will be legally recognized. When that happens, the land and buildings we own there will be put into the name of the Light and Life foundation. We will continue to work closely with the guys at the school.
As of this writing, the funding to finish out the school year is not adequate to meet all the needs. After the mid year bonuses are paid, as is required by law, there will be about two more months-worth of money left for paying teacher’s salaries. If you would like to help educate these very poor children with a Christ-centered education, you can help by making a donation towards teacher’s salaries. This, too, can be done through Hope Bible Mission.
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