In November 2007 the area in which Lorena Velazquez lives (our Parish Assistant from 2004 to 2006) was severely flooded.
This report, from Fundación Hebrón A.C, shows how the money collected at St Peter's was spent.

As Fundación Hebrón A.C. we received a -Charitable gift for flood relief- on Tuesday 13th November, of $180,063.00 Mexican pesos or £8,100 sterling pounds raised at St Peter´s Farnborough Church in the United Kingdom . A local donor sent $500 Mexican pesos or £22.49 sterling pounds, so we divided the money by categories to be more effective: 

1. Food 10% 

2. 1st need items -personal use cleaning materials 30% 

3. Maintenance and building paint 30% 

4. Home and kitchen furniture 30%

It was hard to keep track of how many people who directly benefited because in some cases we delivered things the fastest we could to reach more places and families. With the Holy Spirit's guidance we made decisions with the expenses, because there were always unexpected situations or needs out of control. 

When the food kits we made were almost ending, our neighbour state "Chiapas", a very poor southern area but also with the largest Christian and indigenous community in Mexico came with heavy trucks with tons of corn, black beans, sugar, rice, pasta, flour, salt, brooms and maps, clothes, medicines and purified water. Also they were eager to take some people with them to take a break during the intense days of the flood. 

It was a highlight for us, like a mother receiving help from a daughter because when Fundación Hebrón A.C. started was helping churches in Chiapas building Bible Schools, Hospitals, Camp sites, churches and also sending missionaries.

Now some months after the flood, we have seen how the cities and houses are still recovering. But the alert of another flood is there, especially if we see the rivers and the constant rain in many states of Mexico. So please keep praying for those all ready affected and wisdom for the authorities to help and allocate people if needed. We will keep you updated hoping not to repeat the same story from last November.

Thanks for your quick response and showing love to us, for your prayers and for letting us know you were there to help and that we were not alone

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