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Latin American Lutheran Mission

CLARIONVol. 72, No. 1 “You shall be my witnesses...to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 Winter 2007

“So is my word that goes out from my mouth; It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11

This year the Gospel Bookstore is celebrating 40 years of “The Goodness of God”. On December 3�st �966, the doors of the newly built Gospel Book-store opened to the public. An article in the Laredo newspaper stated that the “proceeds will be used to build up stock, but the main purpose is the distribution of religious publications”. To this day that is what we are about. Bibles still are our number one seller.

H. Sanford Haugen, former LALM director and founder of the Gospel Bookstore wrote, “The Gospel Bookstore had its beginning in a Bible distribution ministry”.

It began in what is now the small office building of the LALM and in �966 it was moved next door to the multi-use building that had been built with the help of many mission supporters and volunteers. Lately, however, its forty years of service to the community began to reveal the urgent need of a “face lift”. The engineer for this project would be Enrique Rangel.

Last April Elvira Ruiz, our manager, married Enrique Rangel. He has proven to be a great blessing to us as has

Elvira. He is a man of many talents, hardworking, and willing to help in any way he can. When challenged with the idea of renovating the bookstore, we found him more than equal to the task. By the middle of December the functional space was increased by one third, with slat board for new displays, and ceramic tile through-out, ready for the next forty years! Refreshing, func-tional, and inviting.

As part of the 40th an-niversary celebration we

encouraged our customers to sign up for 40 door prizes to be given out on our Celebration Day, January 27, 2007. We began the day with drawing of names of the winners. Pr. Alejandro Carranza and his wife Aca-cia Hernandez Carranza from Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, ac-

GOSPEL BOOKSTORECELEBRATES FORTY YEARS!

Celebrating with cake and door prizesPictured are employees Marissa Saldaña, Elvira Rangel, and Rosy Montemayor

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Alejandro and Acacia Carranza sing and minister

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Incorporated in �936, LALM is a faith mission depending entirely upon God for supplying needs through prayer and freewill offerings of His people as the Holy Spirit moves them. LALM is an independent Lutheran organization, having members on its Board of Directors from various Lutheran bodies. To learn more about LALM, please feel free to contact the board member nearest you.

Board of DirectorsRev. Dan Sollie, President (07) 952-473-2362 O 6809 Dallas Lane, Maple Grove, MN 553�� 763-553-�364 H e-mail: dsollie@graceindeephaven.orgRev. Byron Meline, �st Vice President (09) 507-824-2�55 O 536 S. 3rd Ave., Wanamingo, MN 55983-�449 507-824-24�0 H e-mail: bmeline@cannon.netCarol Olson 2nd Vice President (08) 5�2-488-2299 H �62 Paintbrush Trl., Lockhart, TX 78644Rose Marie Anderson, Secretary (08) �9008 Kingswood Terrace, Minnetonka, MN 55345 952-470-0�09 H e-mail: rmanderson�@earthlink.netRev. Ruben Duran 773-380-2700 O ��67 Evergreen Dr., Carol Stream, IL 60�88 630-876-�346 HMarjorie Erickson (07) 6�2-722-0578 H 50�5 - 35th Ave S, Apt. 427, Minneapolis, MN 554�7 margeerickson@juno.comRobert J. Myller, Treasurer (07) 952-454-4683 H �04 Hidden Meadow Ct., Apple Valley, MN 55�24 e-mail: bobmyller@msn.comJohn Sirjord (09) 7�5-268-9337 H 3�7 Deronda St, Amery, WI 5400�Philip Spaulding, (08) 763-323-7865 H 4605 �75th Ave NW, Andover, MN 55304-�723 e-mail: webmaster@lalm-elcm.orgRev. Al Vik (08) �0� Parkview Drive, Decorah, IA 52�0� 563-382-3385 H jmvik@juno.com 563-4�9-3649 CDave Copenhaver (09) �8864 Moontown Rd, Noblesville, IN 46062 3�7-896-9297 H email: d.c.cope@verizon.netDavid Turner (09) 926 Meadowview Lane SW, Rochester, MN 55902 507-288-�832 H email: dwt926@charter.net

Border MissionariesRev. Dick Erickson, Director 956-722-4047 O 35�9 Salinas Ave., Laredo, TX 7804� 956-727-0890 H e-mail: bderick@usfamily.netV. Gary Olson, Retired 5�2-488-2299 H �62 Paintbrush Trl., Lockhart, TX 78644

PublisherOn Demand Graphics, Carol Dumonceaux, Clarion Editor 2�8-736-7357 O Contact: carold@clba.org PO Box 7�6, Fergus Falls, MN 56538

Latin American Lutheran Mission ClarionThe Clarion is published quarterly by LALM for friends of the Mission and the Evangelical Lu-theran Church of Mexico. If you wish to be a prayer helper in this Mission for Mexico and would like to receive the Clarion, please contact the Editor at the address listed under “Publisher.” There is no specific subscription price for the Clarion, but for those who wish to and have the means to help LALM with its cost, it is about $3.00 per year for each mailing address. Please send contribu-tions to our Treasurer at the address listed below.

Publication deadline for the next Clarion issue is May 1, 2007.

Donations for LALM should be mailed to:PO Box 17385, Minneapolis, MN 55417-7385

Latin American Lutheran MissionELC-M Partners Who Help Proclaim the Gospel

Our web site: www.lalm-elcm.org

Last Spring on a trip to San Luis Potosi state of Mexico we had brought some donated shoes and clothes. More clothes than shoes. There was great demand for the used shoes. I still remember the pleas, “When you come back please bring size nine!” The answer to that request came in the Fall of 2006 when we received the donation of over 2, 000 pairs of tennis shoes for the families of Mexico. The sheer quantity is mind-boggling. They arrived in a big truck from the East Coast through the generosity of Operation Foot-steps, eight pallets piled high with boxes of shoes. Operation Footsteps is a charitable or-ganization begun by a man who while visiting Africa was asked by a poor child for a pair of shoes. His heart was touched and through the network of connections in his sporting goods business has been able to send used shoes, es-pecially tennis for children and youth, around the world. Recently we made a trip with two Winter Texans couples and were able to bless some needy families with shoes through our churches in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. And we still have a plenteous supply. Thank you Operation Footsteps.

Operation Footsteps and theGift of Shoes

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complished musicians, gave an afternoon concert in Hobart Hall and led worship Sunday at Bethel Lutheran. (The Bookstore has CD’s of their music if you would like some great Christian music in Spanish.) Acacia grew up in General Teran, Nuevo Leon, Mexico where her fathers’ family was part of the early mission work of the Latin American Lutheran Mission. After the concert there was a time of prayer ministry for various needs. The day of celebration was concluded with a wonderful meal prepared by the members of Bethel Lutheran of grilled chicken, rice, beans and of course, tortillas. All prepared the Mexican way!

Our bookstore manager, Elvira, had been suffering greatly

from severe allergic reactions for a long time. Her doctors had given up and referred her to an expensive specialist. Like so many she can’t afford health insurance. During the bookstore renovation her condition worsened. Some days she would come to work with her face swollen and puffy, her eyes red and hard to open. This was painful and burdensome. After the Celebra-tion day, she looked noteably better. “Oh” she said, “I need to tell you on the Celebration Saturday about five different people came by to pray for me. One lady gave me a cream. The next day I noticed the pain and the swelling was gone. The cream helps but I believe the Lord has healed me.”

Another amazing thing happened that Saturday. For one thing it was a beautiful sunny day after a long period of cold and rainy days. We had asked all three of our employees, El-vira, Marissa and Rosy to work that day. Between the rush of customers, serving cake and cider, and attending to sales we would need extra help. God seemed to bring in customers ‘out of the woodwork’. The day turned out to be a record breaker in sales. It was encouraging to see so many that the Gospel Bookstore has served over the years come out and celebrate the 40th Anniversary day with us.

As a thank you, each person coming to the bookstore re-ceived a complimentary 40th Anniversary bookmark completed by friends of the mission. Our special thanks goes out to them. Thank you, Trinity Lutheran of Minnehaha Falls in Minne-apolis, MN, St. Andrews Mission Society in West Fargo, ND. To the youth of Lakota Lutheran in Lakota, North Dakota the dear folks at Grace Lutheran in Parker, South Dakota. Thank you Carol Olson and Grace Lutheran in Lockhart, Texas for your part in making the �500 Celebration bookmarks. Over and over again the people who get a bookmark say, “Gracias!”, “Gracias!”, “Thank You”.

Remodeling Begins New space and a new display of music & booksLaying new ceramic tile

March & April Mission TeamsPray for these mission teams as they serve our Lutheran Churches in Mexico

March 12-19Can-Do Mission team to Good Samaritan Lutheran in Saltillo.

March 19-25Luther College, Decorah, IA team to The Sower Lutheran in Rio Bravo.

March 24-31Immanual Lutheran of Valparaiso, IN to River Jordan Lutheran, of Villa Mainero.

April 1-10Calvary Chapel, Madison, WI to Good Samaritan Lutheran in Saltillo.

April 21-28Redeemer Lutheran of Austin, TX to Nazareth Lutheran in Matehuala and Filadelfia Lutheran in Saltillo.

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How we enjoy the fellowship and help of those who escape winter and spend part of their vacation giving of themselves here at the border and in Mexico. So far this January and February God has brought Geraldine Schnable and Donna Van Ekeren from South Dakota to help here at the mission and Pr. Bryan Robertson of Decorah, IA who came to spend a week to sharpen his Spanish abilities in Saltillo. Two very special couples, Dave & Carol Copenhaver (IN) and Malcolm & Mary Bagney (ND) have spent two weeks or more with us for consecutive years. Peter and Kari Stadem of Minnesota with six of their seven children, and a neice, stayed a few days en route to Saltillo where their oldest daughter, Michelle, will be spending some additional weeks for language study. It was interesting to read both in their family tree and in our LALM book written by Rev. Arnold Hedin, some of the Stadem’s history of involvement with the LALM and with Claire and Norma Hobart. Others are due to come before the end of February among them our mission treasurer Bob and June Myller. Also Dennis and Nancy Brown of Brooklyn Park Lutheran where Barb and I served as pastor �992-97 who will lead us in a spiritual retreat.

The Copenhavers and the Bagnes have concentrated on completing the remodeling that was begun two years ago on the Norma and Claire Hobart home which was the original property of the mission complex here in Laredo. We include some photos of the before and after of this project which will serve the mission as a place for staff, when God supplies, and we invite your prayers that God will help us find a Christian family to rent it for the time being. It will be a tremendous blessing to the mission where the utility bills for the seven buildings average over $�,000./month.

‘Winter texans’ Put the Finishing touches on norma’s house

Bob & June Myller

A Side Trip to Good Shepherd, TorreonA Womans’ Touch

Mel & Mary Bagne and Dave & Carol Copenhaver

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St. John Mission Society Testimonial

Important work to do on your knees Master Bedroom Master Bath

put finishing touches on Norma’s house continued

by Dawn Boettcher

The “Mission Society of St. John” left Weber Minnesota on February 8th. The �0 members drove 30 hours to the Filadelfia Lutheran Church in Saltillo, Mexico. They left Minnesota with a simple two word prayer that God would, “Use Them”. Their motto is from Psalm ��5:� “Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to Your name be the glory”. They came ready to work and share God’s love. They brought with them donations of clothing, school kits, layettes, heath kits and medicine for the people of Saltillo.

The work projects included cement work, chiseling walls, moving and sifting sand, mixing cement, painting exterior walls, washing windows and general outdoor clean-up.

They worked side by side with “Alfredo”, a local member Filadelfia Lutheran Church, who praised God every morning be-fore they began to work. They were very productive despite the language barriers. For some of the members, it was a first time experience in more ways than one. Some of the youth members had never done manual labor before.

This group also held a Vacation Bible School on Tuesday, through Thursday. The Mission team spent Monday afternoon greeting people in the neighborhood and handing out flyers. On Tuesday when the time came for the first session of Vacation Bible School to begin, no one showed up. In their disappointment they began praying, that God would sent them some children for VBS.

God Heard those prayers and answered their requests and before long God had assembled �9 children, plus parents and

other adults. Bersabeth (Pastor Marco Antonio’s wife) was gracious enough to read the Bible story each day. The chil-dren were very attentive and receptive to her teaching. The language barrier didn’t seem to be a problem as they made crafts and sang Spanish songs.

During the evenings they played a pick-up game of street soccer with neighborhood children. The children were very enthusiastic, athletic and

seemed to have a great time. They ended the game on Tuesday evening with the singing of; “Chisto Me Ama” (the Spanish ver-sion of “Jesus Loves Me”) and an invitation for the Children to join us for Vacation Bible School.

The Thursday evening worship service was uplifting and full of music. Phoebe, the gracious interpreter, helped the team introduce themselves, share their thoughts about their experience at Filiadelfia. Pheobe also translated Pastor Zellers’ sermon. The group sang two songs in Spanish. Later in the service, the local congregation asked them to sing one song for them in English. They were delighted to share one song in their own language.

The Mission society reported countless answered prayers. They had a safe journey, clear sailing through immigration and no problems with the van or trailer at the boarder crossings. God granted an increase of faith to the team members through devo-tions, Bible study, fellowship and prayer. The team learned to be flexible and to trust God in all circumstances. It was a spiritually uplifting, exciting, and insightful. In short it was a fantastic ex-perience. The week ended with a trip to the Marcado and visiting some of the historical sights in Saltillo.

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Our group of 28, comprised of youth and adults ranging from ages �� to 79, traveled from North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota, January 27th to February 4th, to help the church in Rio Bra-vo, Mexico. Some of us have made many mission trips to Mexico, and for others, it was their first.And yet, I am continually amazed at how God uses every person He chooses to go on these trips, and their skills and abilities, to accomplish His purpos-es. Whether they were assigned to the food, medi-cal, donated items, spiritual, VBS, or work project committees, I could see God working in them and through them. While the food committee was busy preparing our meals, part of the team helped pour cement for the roof on the second story to the annex of the church at El Sembrador, while others went over to the El Camino mission and stuccoed and plastered one of the rooms there. Still others completed vari-ous other jobs around the church and mission. The VBS team held two Bible Schools each day, one in the morning, the other in the afternoon, for the children over at the mission, which drew about 25-30 children for each session the first part of the week, and ended with over 60 by the last session on Friday afternoon. Thursday afternoon, after the VBS, a clothing give away was organized, and we were able to distribute many donated items to the families in the neighborhood at the mission. On Friday there was a huge crowd on hand as almost everyone on the team pitched in to help put on a carnival at the mission, after the VBS. What great fun as we played games and were able to connect with the children and their families. We have discovered that, although we come on these mission trips to give of ourselves, we always leave having received much more than we gave. This trip left us all with many memories we shall never forget.

by Kirk & Judy RosinMission to Rio Bravo

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The following persons and organizations provided gifts, donations, or bequests to the Latin American Lutheran Mission in November and December 2006. The LALM Board of Directors and staff are grateful for all these gifts as well as those gifts of time and talents. (If you do not want to be recognized by the Clarion for your gift, please send a note along with your contribution to the Treasurer/Financial Secretary stating your desire for anonymity.) We apologize for any errors or omissions.

Individuals George and Jane Aalgaard Ada, MNDonald and Lillian Aarsvold Kasson, MNRobert and Elizabeth Abkes Austinville, IAVerda Akland Beresford, SDWayne and Sharon Akland Beresford, SDRev Frank and Elizabeth Andersen Richfield, MNHarold Anderson Chester, SDLila Anderson Balaton, MNNorman and Rose Marie Anderson Minnetonka, MNPhilip and Joyce Anderson Ruthton, MNRaymond and Lorraine Anderson White Bear Lake, MNTheresa Anderson Saint Paul, MNVirgil and Norma Anderson Brooklyn Center, MNRichard and Darlene Askvig Kalispell, MTDonato and Esther Avendano Minneapolis, MNGail Baez Minneapolis, MNJames and Cindy Bahler Rochester, MNCharles and Barbara Baker Frost, MNCharles and Elizabeth Balcer Sioux Falls, SDNorman and Ruth Barker Le Mars, IAElaine Baron Fargo, NDDonald and Barbara Berg Decorah, IAAlice Bertelson Woodville, WIKenneth and Olga Borchardt Grafton, IAClifford Boyum Arden Hills, MNRose Brien Bismarck, NDRobert and Wilma Burbach Minneapolis, MNBonnelyn Anne Carlson Jamestown, NYMel and Ardith Christenson Minneapolis, MNDavid and Carol Copenhaver Noblesville, INRev Robert and Anna Crofton Ava, MOHarvey and Dianne Dahl Borup, MNCurt and Donna Dahlk Richfield, MNRichard Druckrey Oconomowoc, WIBob Dvorak Minneapolis, MNAnn Eide Viroqua, WIAnnette Eide Bloomington, MNBernis Elverum Faribault, MNA Palmer and Jean Emerson White Bear Lake, MNCarl and Andrea Erickson Minneapolis, MNMarge Erickson Minneapolis, MNRichard and Mavis Erickson Baxter, MNKarlyn Erickson-Novillo Minneapolis, MNJohn and Grace Falk Minnetonka, MNGladys Feig Bloomington, MNIrving and Pauline Field Nora Springs, IADon and Vi Fladland Seattle, WADuncan Flann Iroquois, SDLorraine Flann Lake Lillian, MNRichard and Leila Gilman Sioux Falls, SDGerald and Sue Gilsdorf Lake Elmo, MNFrances Greven Minneapolis, MNMills and Nancy Gruber Danbury, WIDon and Marilyn Grundeman New Brighton, MNPastor Paul and Ruth Guldseth Moorhead, MNDr Curtis and Faye Hallstrom Buffalo, MNThomas and Sandra Hanna Shoreview, MNArden and Lila Hanson Maplewood, MNMarie Hauge Viroqua, WIAlice Hedin Sioux Falls, SDJohn Hedin Coraopolis, PAAlan and Judy Hendrickson Hackensack, MNEsther Hill Belmond, IADon and Toni Hippe Bella Vista, AZLawrence and Outhay Hoff Brooklyn Park, MNArnold Holmen Mountain Lake, MNEdner and Fern Holmen Plymouth, MNAllen and Marilyn Hubin White Bear Lake, MNRev Raynard Huglen Newfolden, MN

Cheryl Renee Hustrulid Brooklyn Park, MNRev Jordan and Thelma Jacobsen Des Moines, IAClayton and Charis Jensen Rogers, MNSallyann Johansen Moundsview, MNIngrid Johnson Minneapolis, MNJerome and Geraldine Johnson Lino Lakes, MNMr and Mrs Gene Johnson Rockford, ILThomas Johnson Morris, ILRev David and Judy Jore Roseville, MNJohn and Esme Kepple Minneapolis, MNPat Kryder Green Valley, AZWilliam and Margaret Lee Ada, MNDavid and Beth Leeman Apple Valley, MNMary Lehan Roseville, MNScott and Lisa Lervoog Vadnais Heights, MNCharles and Joanne Lind Viroqua, WILeonore Lowry Lanesboro, MNElsie Maki Arden Hills, MNRev John and Marion Matson Bloomington, MNRobert and Betty Melina Brooklyn Center, MNRev Byron and Lois Meline Wanamingo, MNRev Clifford and Lillian Michelsen Osceola, WIDonna Monson North Fort Meyers, FLOrval and Bernell Moren Coon Rapids, MNBob and June Myller Apple Valley, MNRay Myrvik Minnesota, MNDonald and Avis Nelson Tyler, MNElaine Nelson Lakeville, MNElmer and Christine Nelson Vadnais Heights, MNLaVonne Nerge Eagan, MNDoris Nordin Willmar, MNFred and Edith Norlien Silver Bay, MNV Gary and Carol Olson Lockhart, TXRoger and Janet Ose Richfield, MNRev Ervin and Sylvia Overlund Beaverton, ORMartin Pedersen Bennington, NEJames and Mary Jo Peterson Bryon, MNVirgil Peterson San Antonio, TXRobert and Ardis Prosser Minneapolis, MNWilliam Quehl Minneapolis, MNDavid and Miriam Ramse Dubuque, IAAndrew and Johanna Redin Parkers Prairie, MNMr and Mrs Joe Rickenbach Minneapolis, MNAlexander and Karen Robertson Indianapolis, INRuth Rydquist Fargo, NDTruman and Avis Sandland Clearbrook, MNCarol Sandve Jackson, MNEleanor Schwanbeck Tyler, MNLarry and Coralis Sowles Minneapolis, MNEdwin Stensland Wanamingo, MNTerrance Stratton Hoyt Lakes, MNLuther and Helen Strommen Wayzata, MNMark and Helen Svaren Arlington, SDAdele Thompson Mankato, MNChuck and Karen Thompson Minneapolis, MNClarence and Bernice Thompson Minneapolis, MNJacquelyn Todd Halstad, MNDoris Toddie Rochester, MNMyrna Tostenson Pine River, WIBruce and Carole Underhill Saint Paul, MNBetty Valtinson Fridley, MNSusie Wallin Glenville, MNRev Orville and Naomi Walters Forest City, IANorval Wigtil Morris, ILRichard and Gail Wilbur Kearney, MODonald and G Wilkowski Valley Glen, CAEdward and Barbara Wing Mendota Heights, MNLois Winther Park River, NDPatricia Wise Manor, TXWilliam and Beverly Witt Hudson, WI

David and Sharon Zirbes Shoreview, MN

Honoriariums Verda Akland Pastor Linda Helberg’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination

Memorials Howard Haugen Sanford Haugen Laurence Hovland Robert Maland Rev T J Weltzin Sandy Williams Buela Youngkrantz

Estates Inez Williamson Organizations The Gospel Bookstore Laredo, TXHemnes Lutheran Church Minnesota, MNLake Madison Lutheran Church Madison, SDTrinity Lutheran Church ofMinnehaha Falls Minneapolis, MNOur Savior’s-Ten Mile Lake Dalton, MNPlatteville Lutheran Church Minooka, ILPontoppidan Lutheran Church Fargo, NDSouth Zumbro Luth Church Kasson, MNSt Pauls Ev Lutheran Church Williams, IAUnited Lutheran Church Lake Lillian, MNUnited Lutheran Church Zahl, NDZion Lutheran WMF Dexter, MNZion Lutheran Church of Bone Lake Frederic, WIGood Will Circle Platte, SDHolmes Home Circle Clarion, IARuth Circle Franklin Church Viroqua, WISinai Lutheran Congregation Sinai, SDFertile Lutheran Garner, IAWood Lake ELCA Women Astoria, SDParaclete Ministries Inc Minneapolis, MNFranklin Lutheran Brotherhood Viroqua, WIBrooklyn Park Lutheran Church Brooklyn Park, MNChrist the King Lutheran Church Mankato, MNNorth Heights Lutheran Church Roseville, MNOld Westbrook Lutheran Church Westbrook, MNSend-it Shipping and Mailing Center Fergus Falls, MNChrist Lutheran WELCA Hendricks, MNFirst Lutheran WELCA Lake Lillian, MNFranklin WELCA Viroqua, WILakota Lutheran W-ELCA Lakota, NDSouth Zumbro WELCA Byron, MNTrinity WELCA of Kiester Kiester, MNFirst Lutheran Women of Life Parshall, NDPilot Knob Lutheran Hanlontown, IAOld Westbrook Women of the ELCA Lamberton, MN

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4LALM – Prayer WarriorsMarch 2007

“Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say, rejoice”Phil. 4:4

Thank you, Jesus for... *Abundant rains in South Texas January and February *For the fellowship and help of our Winter Texans and

border guests. *For the witness and inpiration of our Mexican Pastors. *For the happy events of the Gospel Bookstore’s 40th An

niversary celebration in January. *For the news of ELCM Bible Institute graduates’ efforts

to plant the church in new ares of Mexico.

Prayer is the way to let Jesus into every situation - Rev. 3:20

Holy Spirit help us in our weakness to pray... Romans 8:26 *For special annointing on the teachers’ training work

shop on March 3. *For God’s provision for the financial needs of the pastoral families of the ELCM. *For help on the border with bookkeeping and maintenance. *For the mission groups in Mexico during March and

April. *For God’s wisdom and guidance for the LALM board

meeting April 23.

Though many churches have projects in process, those under construction have considerable needs, some of these are:

• Word Alone Lutheran Mission Nvo Laredo, MX • Filadelfia Lutheran in Saltillo, MX (roof) • The Sower Lutheran in Rio Bravo, MX (completion of 2nd floor) • Three different churches already have critical mass for worship but no chapel; For a downpayment of $2,000. we could obtain land for one.

• Vans (‘9�-98) • VCRs and TVS • Picture frames 8 �/2 x �� in good shape • Overhead projectos • Queen size box spring and bedding • Amplifiers & speakers • Electric guitars and instruments • Wind Instruments • Carpet or area rugs

Needs and Opportunities of the LALMand Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mexico