Cuernavaca, Mexico March 8, 2010 03/08/2010
         Upon arriving at this branch we discovered a group of volunteers from Michigan State University in the USA were here for Spring Break. We joined in with what they had planned to do which was tidying up the yard where the children play and painting the outside of the building. It was neat to be helping out with other volunteers and being apart of something bigger than just Roland and I. Captains Salvador Chacón and Josefina Franco have a big job on their hands caring for 30 children on a full time basis. We were sorry to only be there for only one day! Mexico City 01-02 March 2010 03/02/2010
         Nothing like volunteering at the Salvation Army to get a heavy dose of humility, faith and perspective. Once again our small infrequent efforts are mushroomed by comparison to the day to day support and assistance given by the many selfless Salvation Army staff and volunteers throughout the world. In Mexico City it was an honor and privilege to meet Captain Silvia Cortes and Captain Jamie Morales and learned about some of their ongoing projects, flood relief to areas affected by the just recent heavy rains (photos to come), neighborhood ministries and children programs. During our two days with Silvia and Jamie we work together to assemble an outdoor car port covering, rearrange some furniture and try our hands at some artistic painting (Lots of Fun). We finished off our final day by visiting a nearby hospital and listened to Silvia and Jamie sing and pray (in Spanish) before offering people coffee and pastries. |  Volunteer work with the Salvation Army
Part of what we wish to accomplish over the next year is not only the cycling, but also giving back to the communities which we will pass through.  ArchivesJuly 2010 Categories |
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