Back To School

As everyone knows, the end of August brings back to school time. One of the programs that we do here at the mission is an annual backpack distributon. These backpacs are filled with all the necessary school supplies that a child would need and of course a backpack to carry them in. As an added bonus, this year, the computer company Dell donated 1200 backpacks to us. You will see from some of the photos that these are very large, nice backpacks. Makes me happy that I have a Dell computer. Let's hope that they think of us again next year if they have another surplus.

This morning we passed out around 500 backpacks full of supplies, and Elvira says she has to put together another 650 for the missions across the border in Juarez. That sure is a lot of pencils and paper. As soon as she gets done with the backpacks, it is time to start thinking about the jacket, blanket, and Christmas toy distribution. Never a dull moment here, and it is so amazing to see how we can help all our brothers and sisters in Christ everyday. If you run across some extra school supplies, or Christmas toys, please don't hesitate to send them to us at the mission. I promise they will be put to good use. Have a great Labor Day holiday, if you are in town, maybe I will do a barbecue. God's blessings on your week.

The line that started forming around 7 AM (Distribution started at 9:30)

The mountain of backpacks donated by Dell, all filled up and ready to go.

Other backpacks. The students were divided into Elementary and Jr/Sr High and that determined which backpack they would receive.

Another pile of packs, each backpack also came with a health kit.

Elvira checking off those who registered.

Passing some across.

Happy "customer" with the packs provided by Dell

More of the Dell packs

This young man is ready for class.