Happy New Year!

Seasons Greetings,

The MESSAGE Program just completed the distribution of seven aid containers in Guatemala. It was a challenging task. In the beginning of 2009 our warehouse was bursting with material donations. Our volunteers were eager to see the valuable cargo get on its way. In May preparation met opportunity and three months later a record seven containers were loaded in five days.

Even more amazing was witnessing the volunteer spirit infecting Guatemalans. A new group of supporters there arranged the donation of a warehouse, forklift, and security services. Seventy-five volunteers showed up to unload at unheard of overnight hours. In just 90 days they unpacked and coordinated the aid distribution. I was personally stunned. It reminded me that a wise man once said –

“Things happen on God’s time and in his way, not yours!”

The MESSAGE Program is having a positive impact on thousands of lives. This is reflected in the smiles of the individuals who benefit from the goodwill shared by all of you. We continue to achieve our vision because of our dedicated volunteers and benefactors, who donate time, prayers, money, and material resources.

Our undertakings for 2010 will include facilitating a procedure for Juan Carlos’ facial malformation, coordinating surgery on Carmela’s clubbed feet, and an attempt to ship to Iraq. I invite your continued participation to see where our endeavors lead.

Happy New Year!

Karin Reichensperger, Director

The MESSAGE Program