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Juearez/El Paso Update

Wednesday April 28th 2010 began my adventure here on the border of El Paso, TX and Juarez, Mexico. I was given a tour of the facilities that Life Challenge International uses in Juarez. One is in a community called Tapias – which for those of you who know Pastor Jorge; the community center is right down the street from their house. The other area called Chivaris is on the other side of the city.

Thursday I spent the day in the office trying to make my way through files and paperwork deciphering what was what, and just getting familiar with things. Friday I looked at the warehouse that the ministry has and continued to work in the office. A lot of my job will be office work and communication – but from time to time, I will be going over the boarder.

Saturday was a day of just that. Although many people in the US think it’s a very fearful place to be right now, please know it safe for me to be here. The only issues have been Mexican Nationals that have been targeted for having something to do with the drug cartel. They pretty much want to leave this Gringo alone! The communities that we work in are not a home to the gangs anyways – so please know I am safe.

It’s been several years since I’ve been in Mexico, and from a development view, the communities seem to be developing with housing, roads, electricity etc. There doesn’t seem to be as much “electricity stealing” as their once was – but then again I’m sure it’s still happening.

So far, I am enjoying my time here; I definitely have my work cut out for me.

In His Service,

Kelley <>< 

Praise Reports:

• Safely reached Denver, and El Paso, TX with my dad

• Found some temporary housing for 1 more week

• Feeling comfortable in the culture and climate

• All basic monthly bills have been paid (thank you to my supporters)

• Car is running great! (Thanks dad, Mechanic Bill and Sears Lube!)

• All Saxton Family is doing well in Denver

Prayer Points

• Health (I do not have health insurance, and cannot afford it)

• Continued Safety

• Favor on the boarder and in the communities we serve

• Focus and fervor for the ministry

• Finances (I lost several supporters through the “Germany Transition”

• MaryJo – the woman I am staying with for several weeks. Recently widowed.

• Anything else the Lord lays on your heart.

• Favor to learn Spanish FAST!

If you would like to come along side me in ministry via fianancial support, please send donations to:

Faith Temple Church

c/o Kelley Oaks

2121 W 33rd St

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

 

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