We are so excited! We first heard about Mexico through Helen Cosslett (nee Wintle) back in 2000. Even at that time she and Fidel were planning for a Drop-In Centre for the street kids. It has been many years (to a young person like me!) and there have been changes in the planning, personnel and support but looking back we can see how God was moving.
Even finding the building itself was a miracle. We walked many miles through the city around various metro/underground stations looking for rental or sale signs. In April 2005 we finally came on what is now known as UNIFAM La Raza. Standing in the dingy building we had no idea of the work it would take to make it what it is today.
We have been through many highs and lows as we have persisted with Mexican timing and beaurocracy, met many fantastic people who have come on teams to help freely, seen results from our work with the kids even in the unfinished building, been frustrated as they make unwise decisions etc. etc.
BUT this week is monumental. We have a work team here to finish off some electrical work, painting and staining the concrete floor. On Friday afternoon we have the official opening of the Drop-In Centre/UNIFAM La Raza. There are about 150 invited people including Mexicans and foreigners. It will be a time of thanksgiving for all that is past and looking to God for the salvation of many souls in the future.
Arise, cry out in the night, as the watches of the night begin; pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord. Lift up your hands to him for the lives of your children, who faint from hunger at the head of every street. Lamentations 2:19
We can't wait to post next week so you can see and hopefully hear how the service goes.
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