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News from Terry and Muriel Henderson in Mexico

November 16, 2005

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Dear Friends:                                                                                                 

How special it is to be part of a community of faith that believes in the Lord, Jesus Christ, and God’s calling to holy living and service.  We have heard from many of you and have learned how God is working in your lives.  Thank you for sharing. 

God’s hand has been visible in our lives also.  Although the last two months have been difficult I finished up the last of my chemotherapy with its painful side effects, hospital stays, etc.  With that phase of treatment completed, I started the seven weeks of radiation in late October.  God has surrounded us with love and strength, as well as the care and messages of family, friends and strangers.  We are very grateful.   

In the last six weeks I have had two minor surgical procedures.  One was to remove a lump that turned out to be a fat necrosis.  Had I known they were going to remove fat I would have suggested surgery on my hips. I have also been advised that there are now a few hairs appearing on my head.  At 1/8^th inch in length, I don’t know if they will be blond or gray but either way, any hair is a welcome improvement.  

The GYTTE staff and Terry have been very involved in ministry in Mexico.  September and October where busy months with the four autumn Regional meetings for the health workers, a terrific work-study team from the Central Pennsylvania Conference, numerous workshops and tours at the “Tree of Life” Training Center, and the continued construction on the multipurpose structure and the leveling of land for the future sports court at the Center.   

At the end of October, the GYTTE staff taught a course on the construction and use of the Dry Composting Toilet for a group of eleven educators and students from a rural Vocational School. During the course the group not only built two toilet facilities for their school (one each for gals and guys), they learned how to teach families to build their own and how to maintain it, as well as how to safely take advantage of the resources this technology provides. This is another way in which your mission monies are used to bring dignity into the lives of the Mexican people.

For several months the Puebla office staff has been working on the production of the 2005Advent materials. They are now distributing them to local churches. It is a special privilege to prepare these materials that will help guide congregations, Sunday schools and church families in their preparation to receive God’s gift of the Christ Child this Christmas.

Once again we want to thank you ----Muchas Gracias  ---- for your mission involvement that changes lives and gives testimony to God’s love and concern for his children and creation.  

In Christ’s love,  

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