We are thrilled to share the joyous news that from October 26 to November 5 we will be traveling to Cuba to visit our partner churches . Under very difficult circumstances they continue to carry on the mission of bringing God’s light (no pun intended, but the power outages there are life disrupting) and hope to those around them. We are blessed to stand alongside them in this work.

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In addition to visiting all our partners in Cuba, our team includes the speaker for the

CONFERENCE FOR YOUTH LEADERS - DEFENDING THE FAITH

Traveling with us are Scott and Amber Symington. He is the guest speaker at a 3-dday conference for youth leaders at the Baptist Camp in Yumuri. The attendance there is expected to be close to 200 young people. He will also speak at church gatherings in 4 of our partner churches, and to seminary students and Havana pastors at the Baptist Seminary in Havana.

It will be an intense trip. We have a full and dynamic schedule ahead of us. Scott will be speaking 12 times in 6 days. We will travel more than 600 kilometers and meet hundreds of people. We are expectant on what God has for us in this trip.

We will pray with the people in Cuba, love them, serve them and bring them some RELIEF.

CONNECTING THE DOTS FOR THE WHEELCHAIR

• Mother in Cuba reaches out to a pastor’s wife to see if they can help find a wheelchair for there 8-year-old daughter who has cerebral palsy. She’s too big for a stroller and must be carried to school

• Pastor’s wife calls us to see what we can do. We know zero about wheelchairs

• Researched wheelchairs and opened communications with mother

• Obtain permission to load the wheelchair in a container going to Cuba that leaves in one week.

• Locate a reasonable wheelchair that is available and can meet the deadline

• A generous donor agrees to donate the new wheelchair.

• Only a few days to accomplish this mission, but it happened. With the help and generous heart of many people.

MEDICATION AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES.

We partner with four agencies that provide medical supplies, prescription and over-the-counter medication at very low cost or no charge.

This year we have a new partner Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB). We are always looking to network with agencies that can help us reduce costs.

how you can help

Here’s a list of OTC medicines that are needed in Cuba. You can purchase them through Amazon here. Or you can purchase at your favorite store. If you are near us in the Bay Area, we will pick them up. Otherwise mail to us to 12790 Watsonville Road, Morgan Hill, CA. 95037. We need to receive them by October 20th.

MEDS SAVE lives

Look how you’ve helped. We’ve sent antibiotics, cancer medication that extended a mother’s life, breathing pumps that have saved lives.

Let’s do more: Mosquito repellent is necessary to combat the latest virus “oropuche”. It saves lives. Rehydration salts are necessary to restore health. It saves lives. Vitamins for all ages keep malnutrition at bay. They save lives. Together we can save lives.

Prayer. Our most precious connection is prayer. Connecting with God and being open to sense His presence, hear His voice and allowing Him to direct us is what gives us the confidence to go forward. Pray for our trip. Pray that all we are taking arrives intact to its final destination.. Pray for Scott Symington as he speaks to hundreds of people about defending their faith. Pray that our attitude and posture be one of servants and God’s love and joy shines through.