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Special Projects

   Special projects are those projects that will better enable to ministry to fulfill its purpose and will included such things as setting up the woodshop and print shop. The Kitchen Cabinets are finished! The next major project is finishing up the new church facilities; the building process is at about 50%. If you would like to participate email Ron.

  A future container shipment is in the planning stage and should contain a large-capacity, heavy-duty clothes washer and dryer (Maytag?) with stainless steel interiors.  The dryer must be able to run on propane of poor quality.  A new tractor (New Holland?) for the farm will be needed and the attachments will be specified latter.

 

Some projects completed PTL:

·          Rewiring the electrical grid for the Church, Training Center, and Support Facilities (October '04)

·          Making repairs to a large generator - it turned out to be easier than expected (PTL) and has been used for some of the encounter meetings out at the farm.

 

Mechanical Equipment

·          Need for boat motors contact Ron for details

·          Sprockets and chain for motorcycle (07-30-04)

·          Stingray hydrofoil for new boat (07-30-04)

 

Special Needs

 

  Teams and individuals traveling to Peru and Iquitos might consider bringing some of these items along.  These items are typically not available in Peru.

 

Battery Packs

·          Makita 9000 Drill 9.6 Volt Rechargeable Battery Packs, needs 2 (07-30-04), 1 more

·          Black & Decker – HP431 – 12 Volt Firestorm PS130 Power Pack Type 2, needs 2

 

Evangelist Equipment

·          DVD Players, Monitors, Projectors, PA system and weatherproof speakers, all light weight and compact with sturdy carrying cases for trips on the river and back packing into the jungle – 12 Volt systems work best.

·          Expedition Solar Cell panels for 12 volts

·          LED Flashlights and batteries (Ten Radio Shack Self-Powered Dura Lights 04-20-05) Need 13 More

 

Evangelist Materials in Spanish and other outreach supplies

·          Hands from YWAM or Impact Productions – anyone have any leads on this?

·          Theatrical Make up particularly in Red, Black, and White

·          Fabric, patterns, and literature in Spanish on using banners, flags, and ribbons in worship

·          Books in Spanish on the use of Dance and the Arts in Worship

·          Women’s growth and ministry materials in Spanish for both the leaders and the participants. Note that we have been blessed (PTL) with a very good men's program.

·          A good Bible Dictionary (07-30-04) and Bible Atlas also in Spanish

·          Spanish materials and DVDs from Kenneth Hagin or Kenneth Copeland ministries           

·          20 Copies of NCD (Natural Church Development) in Spanish

 

Office Needs

·          A used but legal Office 98 or Word 98 program, no copies please. 07-30-04

 

   In addition there are often items that visiting teams and individuals can bring in country with them. These items may include new towels, linens and pillows for the residence and dorm rooms.  Special hard to get treats include food items in plastic containers when possible like Honey, and Miracle Whip. Other items include things like Pepperoni, black olives, cherry pie filling, spice packets, chocolate chips, and Velveeta cheese.  Sundry products in sample packages might include things like soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and other household products.
 

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