How it all began
Cecilia’s Dream
Called to the Indigenous people of the Americas
But where? Guatemala?, Minneapolis? – eventually Colombia!
Dare we book the flights? Yes!
Then the challenges began – opposition
Fernando to the rescue
Kidnap
Finding the reservation
Medillin - Colombia
Who are the indigenous people?
Not just Colombia
Displaced and marginalized
Customs and beliefs
Arrival at Cristiania
Social Problems
- Drug Abuse
- Alcohol
- Promiscuity
- Witchcraft
Missing the bare necessities
Inadequate Housing
Preschool lacks equipment
Poverty – single mums, widows and orphans
Lack of jobs
Poor housing
Lack of equipment in school and preschool
Lack of land suitable for growing food
Malnutrition
David and his brother are orphans
Mission needs manpower and money but above all prayer
Food parcels for single mums
Educational equipment
Improved housing
Tools to deliver the gospel
Taking young people on short term mission trips