Pastor's Blog

A bit of the backstory.  Last school year (Jan – Oct) a young fourteen year old boy in the eighth grade was allowed to enroll as a student at Colegio JET.  Excellent student as far as attendance, respect, et cetera.  This school year (January) he returned and his younger sister, twelve years old, in the seventh grade was also accepted as a student at Colegio JET.  So, two siblings, 9th grader and 7th grader.

Last week their paternal grandmother passed from this life.  Their father is blind and unable to work.  The mother has recently been in the hospital and this morning the doctor told the family there was nothing more that could be done for her so she needed to go home.  She had one request which was to see her children.  The administration of Colegio JET rushed the two students to the hospital so they could see and hug their mother.  The mother passed from this life around 9:30AM while being transported to her home.

Remember, the father cannot work.  The mother made and sold tortillas daily to provide food for her family.  Now their only source of financial support is gone.

About two weeks ago the young girl came to the school administrator and shared that her family literally had nothing to eat.  Yes, she and her brother left school that day with plenty of food (very discreetly concealed to help avoid embarrassment) to get this family through a very tough spot.

Where did that food come from?  Funds that were raised from last year’s cake auction hosted by the Friendship family.  I am passionate about the cake auction exactly because of situations like this one.

Please know that GRACE Ministries is helping with the funeral expenses.  The mayor’s office in El Tejar is helping too.  Where does GRACE Ministries get those funds?  From the generosity of folks in the States.

If you would like to financially help this family literally survive going forward you can contact me personally.  A one time gift, an ongoing gift, whatever will be a great help.  One dollar or one thousand dollars – it does not matter.  Thank you for even considering this need.  All gifts will be administered in a very responsible manner.  Can you say, Deidra Taylor?

I ask you to join me in praying for this family.  Maybe, just maybe, we can be the answer to our own prayers?  Rest assured the staff of Colegio JET and GRACE Ministries is stepping up to help with the emotional needs and the family will be well fed during these darkest of days.

Blessings!