The people in the colonia have lived there for years and years without the luxury of electricity. I did say Luxury. We think of it as a total necessity, in fact , I don't think the average American could survive without it. They have had no lights at night except for candles. They buy ice as they can afford it to keep perishables from spoiling. They cook on open fires most of the time, some have propane stoves that we most likely gave them. Cold bucket baths to stay clean. Well that's all changing. There have been a few transformers installed throughout the colonia, but it doesn't provide very strong current. We bought a 25k watt transformer and the crew came late last week and put in a 12 hour day hooking it all up, from the transformer, to the lines going into our meters. It didn't include from the meter into our houses and Community Center. That will be done by some friends next week. They will come tomorrow and let me know what I need to buy to get er done. I believe we will be able to provide good strong current to 20 or 25 homes.
Many of you have seen the colonia change throughout the years, from over 250 new homes, to water lines to a majority of the people, and now electricity. Walking in where God assigned you really does bring forth fruit. Thanks to all who partner with us to make these luxuries that we enjoy a reality for the poor. As most projects go this one is getting a little costly. We have $3700 in it so far and I gotta figure another $500 or so for the rest of the materials needed. The families that want to connect to the transformer have got to pay for that themselves. I don't want to get involved in being the electric boss. If God provides for us to help outside of buying the transformer then we'll do it, otherwise those that can afford the hook up costs will get it. Running the cable from the transformer to the furthest houses is going to be the most expensive, and I have noticed a lot of people already have a pole and meter in front of their houses. So I'm thinking I'll be buying some A/C window units in the near future. I'd like to get those mini splits units, but they are pricey.
Yesterday was the 29th day of Elul which is the last day of the Shemitah. The last two Shemitahs in 2008 and 2001 ending with huge collapses in the stock market on the 29th of Elul, the day ordained by God to wipe out and cancel debt. Since this 29th of Elul fell on a Sunday, we'll have to stay tuned and watch what happens. Last night I attended a church where they sang Hebrew Songs and blew the Shofar as required to bring in the New Year. 10 days from now is the Day of Atonement or Yom Kippur followed by the Feast of Tabernacles on Tishrei 15 or Sept 28th when the last blood moon of the 4 blood moon tedrad will rise. KEEP LOOKING UP. GOD IS UP TO SOMETHING BIG!!!!!
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