How do you define failure?

June 14, 2013

This is a post written by my co-worker, Peter Hypki. See their blog at www.hypkis.wordpress.com Sometimes it’s obvious. A grade below 70 on a test is considered a failing grade. A politician is said to fail in his or her bid for office if unelected. But what if you raise funds for, commit to and […]

Two steps forward, One step back

February 1, 2013

I recently read “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps” as I was reading through Proverbs on my way through the Bible. I think God is especially teaching us that He is in control and that His timing and His plans are best. I’ve written several times about our well project […]

Well update

May 7, 2012

Over a year ago, we presented the idea of a well to the community for approval and permission. They wholeheartedly approved as water is a big necessity here. Then, we told people about the need and God raised over $20,000 for the project in just a few months. At the same time, we contacted another […]

Needed: Clean Water

October 23, 2011

In Las Moras, Mexico, the Nahuatl people have few options for water. Some haul it from a nearby stream where people also bathe and wash laundry. Some haul it from small, dirty springs that are often muddied by livestock. Some gather it from puddles when it rains. None of them have access to clean water, […]

Water

October 14, 2011

As most of you know, we don’t have running water in Las Moras. When we bathe, we do it here… When we wash clothes, we do it here… Water for drinking and washing dishes is hauled from here… We bring it in two barrels in the truck… …then into the house by a 6 gallon […]

Conversation with Alberta

June 29, 2011

On the second day of the dental clinic, a truckload of people arrived first thing in the morning. Alberta was the first one in the door and therefore the first with the dentist. She was really nervous. I told her it wouldn’t hurt, the doctor would give her medicine (anesthesia) so she wouldn’t feel pain. […]

Dental Clinic by the numbers

June 12, 2011

We had 1 endodontist and 1 dentist. We treated 84 patients representing 11 communities (For most of the people, this was the 1st time they had come to a clinic that we have hosted. Actually, for most people, this was the 1st time they’ve been to a dentist EVER!) We treated 3 indigenous groups (mostly […]

the Eye Clinic

December 17, 2010

We just finished hosting an Eye Clinic for the people of Las Moras and the surrounding villages! In 3 days, we saw 122 people! The first day we saw 35 people. We felt good with all the people we were able to help and we were tired. The next day, we saw 37 people. Then, […]

God Answers Prayers!

December 16, 2010

Our last week in the village was pretty exciting! We held an eye clinic for the area and God answered our prayers! We were able to see 122 people in 3 days and probably 3/4 of them got glasses. We saw people from at least 8 of our surrounding communities! Several people were amazed at […]