Dear friends,
Today marks the one week point before departing on our trip to mexico. Much has happened since January to get us to this point. First let me tell you who is going on this adventure. As pastor, I (scott) have been leading the group in preparations for the trip. Joining me from Hope Family Bible Church are Meghan Hanson (21) who will be our spanish translator, Kyle Niewoehner (18), Heidi Hoekman (18), Helen Hoekman (16), Travis Trupe (15). From Ohio is Michal Marvel (18) a cousin to the Hoekman girls, and from Huron Mission Church a family of 4, Monte and Sheri Batlzer and two daughters Emily (17 ??) and Kendra (16). So altogether there will be eleven of us.
Since January we have been meeting, planning, and fundraising. Our local fundraisers included a Valentine Banquet, cooking and serving our church's Easter Breakfast, a talent show and bussing tables at Pizza Ranch. Each one of the team from HFBC also sent out support letters to friends and family. To all of you who are supporting us through prayer and financial gifts we say "THANK YOU!"
Please pray for us this week as we make the final preparations for our drive to Mexico. We will be leaving Sunday afternoon July 12. I will update this blog again before we go and hopefully a few times while in Mexico.
Blessings to All!
