Isuzu Motor

My last newsletter talked mainly about the resources (I received a lot of fun feedback about the fish I raise and give away.) here at the Emmanuel Center and how we use them to benefit people in this region. Bridget and I are often inspired by our hardworking neighbors and are blessed to be part of God’s equation to provide where He directs. The majority of them work in agriculture, with a smaller percentage of folks providing goods and services to the region. Remember my mechanic friend, Greiven, who established a shop here? Much of his work is keeping trucks functioning safely, so people can bring their produce to market. Check the label on your next banana. Greiven has been in business here almost two years and two enthusiastic assistants are often working alongside him. Greiven is a good teacher and mentor. So, I would say, the mechanic shop is a success in relation to our community development efforts.

Another area I would like to mention, that is an important part of what we do, is to provide English as a second language and I will be attaching an “ask”. The learning of a second language is understood and perceived in different ways throughout the world. Here, it means being able to earn a high school diploma and provides more job opportunities for people.

Bridget is a talented teacher who really loves what she does and is in her “sweet spot” as far as her gifting is concerned. She spends a lot of time preparing for her classes so that the students, Latino or Indigenous (Cabecar), learn proper English and also the Bible. The Bible has good grammar! Right?Bridget’s opportunities to teach out here have grown to the point where she could literally teach every day of the week. We are grateful for the wisdom and guidance the Lord provides for this.

Now, here is the “ask” I mentioned earlier:

There is a four wheel drive Isuzu that our association (APROE) owns. It is in Greiven’s shop with a blown gas engine that is not serviceable. It had a lot of miles on it! The rest of the car is in good shape. I would like to install a diesel engine so that Bridget would have a vehicle to use as she travels to the four communities where she holds classes. Our director thought this would be a good use for the Isuzu and our organization would continue to cover the cost of the maintenance and Costa Rica’s licensing and registration requirements.

The price of a diesel for the Isuzu is three thousand dollars ($3000.00). I would help Greiven install it to keep the labor costs down. Isuzu diesels are considered among the best in the world and this install would be a good investment, serve many miles/kilometers, and is good stewardship of our resources. We would ask you to pray about helping with the cost of a motor for this vehicle and if directed then make a generous donation towards the “Isuzu motor”. A check can be mailed to ICDI, P.O. Box 1045

Helotes, TX 78023 or funds can be donated online to the “area of most need” with a memo for “Isuzu motor”.