Volume 1, Issue 2
March 2002
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Gifts: In 1995, when Glenn Bilyeu passed away, his daughters, Susan Bilyeu Jones and Michelle Beaulieu decided to ask for donations to fund their fledgling medical and dental ministry instead of flowers in memory of their father. With less than $400.00, an account was opened for Mano con Mano Health Reach, and the work began to grow.
Since that time, money, eye glasses, hearing aids, clothing, medications, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, breast prostheses and more have been given in memory of a loved one who has passed away in order to help improve the lives of people in Latin America. Each of these gifts honors someone mourned, and blesses someone who seeks help. One special gift “In Memory,” was made in December of 2001. Barbara Novotny, mother of Lynell Novotny Caudillo and Janae Caudillo went home to be with the Lord. Barbara was a retired teacher with a passion for education who became a prayer partner and supporter of Mano con Mano Health Reach in 1997. At the age of 80 she was still learning, traveling, teaching, praying and supporting others. She was killed in an automobile accident in October of 2001. On her kitchen table was her prayer list, with Mano con Mano listed among the many names she prayed for each day. A special gift was given in Barbara’s memory for the education fund of Pastor Jose Rodriguez as he heads off to seminary later this year. Thank you, Lord, for Barbara, for her faithful prayers and example. Lynell and Rob Caudillo helped with the formation of Mano con Mano’s Sister Church Project which has supported the education, salary and ministry of Pastor Jose Rodriguez since 1997. The desire to teach and learn has been passed on from Barbara’s legacy.
Grants: In 1995, Mano con Mano applied for a grant from the Franciscan Health Foundation. Money received was used to buy educational materials to help train lay workers to improve health in impoverished villages. A second grant from the Franciscans funded scholarships for team members on several short-term mission trips to Mexico. This year, Mano con Mano was nominated to receive a grant from Charles Schwab’s Fund for Charitable giving. Many companies have such funds. Perhaps you could approach your employer or a company you know to support the work of Mano con Mano.
Dues: What can Your Dues Do?
Many of you may wonder why MCM asks for $10.00 in annual dues for the support of Mano con Mano ministries. Originally we decided to encourage payment of dues to help offset printing and mailing costs. Over the last few years, however, God has provided sponsors who have covered these expenses for our ministry. You already “belong” to Mano con Mano because you have either been on a team, or have prayed for, encouraged or supported someone who has been on a Mano con Mano team in the past. There is no cost to be a part of MCM’s ministry. Instead, MCM is able to use the money collected in dues to support many aspects of our medical, dental and vision ministry. Here are a few things your $10 can do:
Many people cannot go on a team or give a large amount of money to missions. But most people can afford to give $10.00 per year to help others receive care they could not otherwise dream about. Thanks for paying your dues!
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