The Christmas month is here and we are so
excited to share with you all the things that we have done in the last 8
months. Here is a quick summary of the things we did since we arrived here in El Salvador :
May/ June 2016
We arrived in El
Salvador and spent some time searching for a
home and a good school for the girls! We found a nice little home close to an
excellent school that is very safe and secure.
July 2016
August 2016
September 2016
We also helped to get the Sala Cuna ready
"Children's nursery" at church by painting a mural on the walls.
Painting the Sala Cuna |
I began to co-teach a basic English class with
another missionary, Jessica Wolf, to help the students of UCCR ( Último Cosecha
de Castillo Del
Rey) fulfill their dreams of becoming a missionary to another nation.
The Teachers |
October 2016
Our Costa Rican dentist, Dr. Josúe Hernandez, arrived to assist Phil in setting
up the second clinic at Nuevo Esperanza. Nuevo Esperanza clinic has not been
used for 3 years, and we are happy to announce that it looks like a new office
and all ready to receive patients from that community.
Dr. Josue arrives in El Salvador |
Here is the clinic after repairing dental equipment, cleaning the facility, organizing and painting nearly all the walls. |
Selah graduates from Kindergarten!
Selah has surpassed so many obstacles, and both girls are excelling and
doing a wonderful job adjusting and making friends.
November 2016
Both clinics are up and running! More teams arrive to help share the gospel to the local towns. We are thankful
for the team from Orlando , Florida led by Tim Mackey. Here are some of
the people that was part of the medical team. Dr. Nora Bolaños served as a
pediatrician. She grew up in El Salvador and has had a deep love
for the Salvadorians. Beverly Wicks , a nurse practitioner, was also part of
the team. She has been to over 20 mission trips. The team had morning
devotions early every morning, and we believe this made a big difference in
their ministry. Over 180 patients received medical and dental care. Many seeds
were planted and over 15 gave their lives to the Lord.
The team from Orlando Faith Assembly |
English
Classes for this semester at UCCR ended. Classes will begin this January 2017.
December 2016
Graduation for some of the students at UCCR. Celebrating Early Christmas with all the missionaries and finally, preparing to
go back to California
to spend Christmas and New Year with our families!
Preparing for Christmas |
So much has happened, and we are so blessed to have such a great community of
missionaries and Salvadorean friends. God is touching so many lives through the
dental clinic and through our local community. We thank God and all of you for
making this possible. Looking forward to see what 2017 has for us here in El Salvador .
We are also currently looking for six people who can partner with us at $50 per month. If you feel lead to serve with us in this way please click on the link:
Thank you very much!
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.....
Blessings and Love,
The Gendreaus
Phil, Mia, Selah, and Shiloh
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