Newsletter - July, 2015

“Give Ye Them To Eat”

Friendship Scholarship Program

Some of our currently sponsored scholarship students want to express their gratitude by narrating the educational experiences

they have been able to live thanks to their gracious sponsors.

Greetings!

Our various programs continue to serve the many needs of rural

communities within Mexico. God’s constant grace and your gracious

donations allow these miraculous works to continue. Thank you!

I thank God very much for the opportunity He gives me to studying at the

University, and I thank God for those who continue to support me

providing me with the opportunity to grow both morally and intellectually.

It was a great blessing when I received the news that the Technological

Institute of Puebla accepted me to study at their institution. It was

awesome because many young people from different states and Puebla

applied and took the entrance exam but very few were accepted. I have

been blessed by the door the Lord opened for me to study.

College is really cool and different. I used to take all my classes in one

room, now every class is taken in a different room. The University is very

large and the classrooms are spread around the campus.

Thank God I was able to make friends very quickly; it helped me get used

to college faster. All the classes I have taken are of great interest and

related to the career path I will be pursuing. Everything was difficult at first

but not impossible because the Lord was with me.

Definitely college life is completely different and challenging yet pleasant

because it is where you acquire the knowledge to develop your

professional life. Thank God I have finished my first and second semester.

Time has certainly gone by so fast. I thank God

because I have always felt the support of God, my

parents and Christ family who help me with a

scholarship. I hope in God's power to

keep studying. I am eager to finish

my career to continue offering my

gifts and talents to the Lord.

Blessings,

Andrés Sánchez.

This first year of college was very

good, full of many emotions,

adventures and a lot of learning. In

each cooking practice I have learned

new recipes and new flavors. I have

learned how to work alone and with

teams. I'm always learning new things:

cutting, sauteing, marinating, cooking

methods, temperatures, etc. I can’t

forget about some cuts and some

burns, but it's all part of my learning. I

feel very happy to study this.

May God continue to

bless the people and

congregations that

provide the moral and

economical support

for me to continue my

career.

Joel Cruz.

Hello!

I am grateful for the opportunity to shine within my academic field. Thank you

for your support that allows me to gain knowledge with in my field of study,

Food Processing Engineer.

Receive my most sincere thanks form the bottom of my heart! God has

blessed me through your support and faith in me. I will become a better

person and will be able to face the labor force that awaits me in the near

future.

In December 2015 I will complete my career as an Engineer and I am

interested in pursuing a Master’s in this same field of study. I will be Praying

for continued support.

Blessings!

Oscar Marín Alvarado.

41 Blessed is he who considers the poor; The LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.

2 The LORD will preserve him and keep him alive, And he will be blessed on the earth;

You will not deliver him to the will of his enemies. Psalm 41:1-2 (NKJV)

Fátima Pérez

Elementary

Juan Pablo Pérez

High School

Daniel Marín

High School

Azucena Marín

Middle School

Daneli Ramírez

Elementary

Yahir Ramírez

Elementary

Carlos Ramírez

Middle School

We invite you to help these students remain in school to accomplish their educational dreams. Any amount sent to any of

these children will be gratefully appreciated.

Community family and Health

Program

Regional Meeting held May 26-June 4 at

various Methodist Churches in rural sectors:

San Juan Acozac, Atlixco, Tlaxcala and

Puebla. The health topic covered was

Prostate Cancer. Superintendent Reverend

Marian Hartman of the Susquehanna

Conference of Pennsylvania led the opening

service, gave spiritual guidance and support

to our health workers. They even learned

and prepared a healthy zucchini cake recipe!

Our Advanced Health Course will be held

Aug. 30th through Sept. 5

th and our next

Regional Meeting will be held ending

November.

Community Development Program

The Christmas Eve Miracle Home for Pablo and his family was completed at Cuautla,

Morelos during May. Thank you Mt. Nittany UMC! Thank you Methodist Church of

Tepito, Balderas and Cuautla Morelos for the meals and lodging provided to our staff

while building the home!

We have identified two retired United Methodist Pastors living in drudged conditions.

We are looking for congregations that would like to donate for the construction of

these homes. Each home has to cost of $8,000.00.

Public Elementary cost $420.00 dollars

(includes inscription, uniform, monthly

collaborative payments)

Private Elementary School cost 2,000.00

(includes inscription, uniform, monthly

payments)

Average yearly Rural Public Middle School and High School cost 5,000.00

(includes inscription, uniform, monthly

collaborative payments)

We currently have 7 children from our staff without scholarships. They currently live in the rural sector of Tlancualpicán, where

our “Tree of Life” Training Center is located.

Livestock Program

Ocala West UMC, led by Reverends Jennifer and Michael Sims, designated their March Mission of the Month to what they

promoted as “Giving Livestock for Life”. We have purchased young quality livestock to raise, improve local breeds and to

provide to impoverished rural farming families in need. Thank you, many families will be blessed!

During April-July, 13 Guided Tours were hosted at our “Tree

of Live” training center. Educational Institutions: High

Schools, Middle Schools, Technological Institutes and

Colleges from Axiochapan-Morelos, Tláhuac-Mexico, Chietla/

Chiautla de Tapia/ San Andrés Mimiahuapan/Acatlán de

Osorio/San Juan Amecac and Atencingo-Puebla came to our

facilities to learn and see self-sustainable living options that

can be applied to their rural sectors in need.

Workshop: Hydraulic Pump Maintenance was provided to

our “Tree of Life” training center staff.

On going workshop: Palapa Contruction with hands on

experience at the Axiochapan High School -Center of

Agricultural Technology. Students and teachers work

together to build their school’s Palapa with the guidance of

our staff. This is phase one of the project.

Agricultural Program

Our seasonal crops are “jamaica”-a flower

used to prepare a local hot or cold drink- and

corn. Our interest is to develop more fields

for other types of crops. Preparing the land is

not a problem. The fields require a pump and

irrigation system. We are currently seeking

sponsors for the implementation of this

project. The cost of this project is

$26,500.00.

Church and Faith Development Program

Colossal Park Bible School material has been modified and made culturally sensitive to Mexican rural communities. Thank you

First Presbyterian Church of Hormigueros, Puerto Rico headed by Rev. Fernando Rodriguez.

August 7th we sponsored the closing VBS of “Getsemaní” Methodist Church in Tlancualpican. Lunch and backpacks were

provided to the children.

We are interested in integrating aquaculture within our “Tree of Life” training center to offer locals another self-sustainable

option for them to improve their nutrition and income. The cost of this project is $15,300.00.

We thank and praise God for every Reverend, Congregation, Organization and Family that opened their hearts to receive us

and learn about our ministry during our itineration period. We deeply appreciated your heartwarming welcomes and

hospitality. Your love and interest toward missions is admirable. Every luncheon, dinner and fellowship gathering was

wonderful! Our gratitude to those that have supported us throughout the years. We invite those that are seeking to bless a

mission to become part of our transforming ministry that meet the many needs of impoverished communities in Mexico. May

each and every one of you be abundantly blessed!

Families

Families form Nashville, TN:

Anne and John Smith

Armstrong Family

Reverends Barbara and Joaquín García

John and Eleanor Kennedy

Jim and Susan Bradford

Family from Crossville, TN

Reverends Eliud and Janet Martínez

Family of Spring City, TN

Rita and Dan Uhler

Public and UMC Organizations:

Staff Florida Conference UMC, Lakeland FL

Rev. Max Mayo District Superintendent Cookeville District UMC, TN

McKinley H. Tabor Pres. Rotary Club, Crossville TN

Project Transformation at Antioch UMC, TN

Angela Overstreet Coordinator of Disaster Relief and Editor of

Mercy and Mission Newsletter, TN Conference

Harvest Hands, Nashville TN

Justice For our Neighbors, Nashville TN

Reverends and Church Organizations

Rev. Whitney Mitchell Associate Pastor First

UMC of Cookeville TN

Rev. James C. Johnson Jr. Senior Pastor First

UMC of McMinnville, TN

Rev. James Cole Antioch UMC, TN

Rev. Reverend Matthew Kelley Christ UMC,

Franklin TN

Paulette Richardson Dir. Program Ministries

Fairfield Glade UMC, TN

Mary Marsich Chairman Susana Wesley Circle

Fairfield Glade UMC, TN

Mary Helen Marigza Multicultural Fellowship

Belmont UMC, Nashville TN

Congregations:

College Heights UMC Lakeland FL, Rev. Daphne Johnson and

Rev. Dr. David Brazelton

Hispanic Service College Heights UMC Lakeland FL, Rev. Mario

Chacon

Ocala West UMC Ocala FL, Rev.’s Jennifer & Michael Sims

Zion UMC, Ocala FL, Rev. Carol Mack-Harrel

Glen Julia UMC Quincy FL, Rev. Rudy Watson

Hispanic Community of Cumberland Crossville TN, Rev.’s Eliud and

Janet Martínez

Brentwood UMC Nashville TN, Rev. Dr. Davis Chappell

Mission and Outreach Brentwood UMC Nashville TN, Rev. David

Ssebulime

Belmont UMC Nashville TN, Rev. Ken Edward

Missions Committee Belmont UMC Nashville TN, Rev. Adam

Klechner, John Kennedy

Hispanic Ministry Ebenezer UMC Nashville TN, Rev. Miriam A.

Cortez

Spring City UMC TN, Rev. Dr. Tony Collins

To support any of our projects:

GIVE THROUGH YOUR CHURCH: Make

check payable to your local church, with the

project name and code number noted on the

check and have your church send your donation

to the Advance GCFA address noted below.

(GCFA stands for General Committee on Finance

and Administration.)

GIVE BY MAIL: Make check payable to the

Advance GCFA.

Advance GCFA, P.O. Box 9068, New York, NY

10087-9068

Note the project name and code number on your

check.

GIVE BY PHONE: 1.888.252.6174

Credit card gifts can be accepted by phone.

Designate your gift for “Give Ye Them To Eat”,

Code No. 07629A

GIVE ONLINE: www.umcmission.org

Go to "Give to Mission” scroll down and click on

"How to Give." Designate your gift for the

Project Name and Code Number:

Give Ye Them To Eat, No. 07629A

Our staff member, Estela Jiménez, from

our “Tree of Life” Training Center has

handcrated two beautiful Christmas

scenes: The Nativity and the Three

Wisemen’s Visit.

We invite you to place your orders

immediately. We will begin to take

orders now till September 30th, 2015. By

placing your orders you will be

employing local rural women during this

season allowing them to learn a skill and

gain income to celebrate Christmas with

their loved ones.

Christmas Fund Raiser

$20.00 dollars each