TORCH Update

Planning for 2006 is slightly stalled. Almost all of the TORCH and IRC leaders are involved in hurricane relief and there will be time to plan for TORCH when the clean-up from Katrina is in a little better shape.
There are teams of people heading to both New Orleans and to Gulfport almost every week and weekend and that will continue for the next couple of months. The needs are changing almost daily but, one thing will be constant for the next few months – help is needed! If anyone is interested in making the trip to either area, we can help you find work. Just give me a call or an email and I will make sure that you get a place to stay and a job to do.
I do not have any firm dates for our team – but, you can count on the last week of July as one of our times. He other team – yes, we will have 2 teams in 2006 will be in June or perhaps directly prior to the last trip. Either way, the trips will be about 9 days each and the cost should be in the $1150 to $1200 range – depending on where you will be coming from.
I will get applications posted to the blog before the end of October and we can go from there.
We have a group going down to the opening of Casa de Esperanza – opening on December 10th and you are welcome to join us – let me know and I’ll help you with reservations.
Keep on praying for the people hurt by Katrina and for our team members that are working for them.
marc

Casa de Esperanza Needs

List of Needs
Here is a list of needs for Casa de Esperanza. The plan is to load a container in mid November for shipment to Honduras.
We all need to encourage our donors to follow the “No Junk For Jesus” policy.
Washer & Dryer – This pretty much looks done
Deep Freeze (2)
Refrigerator (2)
Ice Maker
Twin Mattresses – tops only (20)
Baby Beds (2)
Computer Desk
Office Chair (2)
Twin Sheet Sets (20 to 30)
Towels & Wash Cloths (lots)
Tricycles (3 or 4)
Small Bicycles (3 or 4)
Microwave Oven (2)
It would be nice to have a Big Screen TV (anybody upgrading?)
Stereo
DVD Player
Cookware (Big pots & pans)
Deep Fryer
Sofas (good condition 2)
Room Size Rugs (2 or 3)
Blankets (20 to 30)
Dishes & Eating Ware

I will be adding to the list as we see needs.