August 1, 2010

Hi once again from Puerto Rico. July and summer vacations are coming to a close in Puerto Rico. School is around the corner so church attendance is picking up. Today we had ninety and last week eighty-nine. Still several regulars were absent.

Yesterday was the last summer outing for the church. We had a small but happy group load on to a school bus and see some of the local attractions.

Today we had a guest speaker. A ministry entitled "Preparaos" (Prepared) taught us how to be prepared in the event of a major catastrophe. Since our 5.9 earthquake in May many have been on edge. Also, we are entering the two most dangerous months for hurricanes. Today's speaker explained how we could prepare food and water for storage for up to six or seven years using common items found around the house.

This week Johnathan is scheduled for a heart catherization. Evidently he has some blockage in one of his arteries. As for Mary, she is making good progress with her foot operation. Soon she will be "boot free" and walking as good as ever without the hammer toe problem. Between the two of them they make one whole person.

Last week a couple of our young men painted most of the church building. With just two or three more hours of work by our crew of men, the building will have a new look.

Until next time...

Johnathan and Mary