Faith Legacy Ministries, Inc.

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Christmas Colonia Project.
Throughout the year, we gather toys and household items to be able to give to the children and needy families in Mexico and in the colonias along the border. These slides will take you from the early stages of boxing up items for each family through the distribution in two different needy areas (colonias)
Preparing for ChristmasPreparing for Christmas
Some of the items we put in boxesSome of the items we put in boxes
Christmas toys for coloniasChristmas toys for colonias
Just a portion of the toys we distributedJust a portion of the toys we distributed
Baby Items for ChristmasBaby Items for Christmas
Diapers and baby toys we gave out, as well as brand new baby clothing,Diapers and baby toys we gave out, as well as brand new baby clothing,
Some of the helpers ready to box up the giftsSome of the helpers ready to box up the gifts
Faye and Becky assisted in boxing some of the family boxes up.Faye and Becky assisted in boxing some of the family boxes up.
A portion of the boxes readyA portion of the boxes ready
This was only part of the second coloniaThis was only part of the second colonia
The boxes filled half the garageThe boxes filled half the garage
The other colonia's boxes were stacked in a bedroom.The other colonia's boxes were stacked in a bedroom.
Loading up the trailerLoading up the trailer
Glenda with some of the things loaded in and ready to go.Glenda with some of the things loaded in and ready to go.
The three workersThe three workers
Mari, Glenda and Becky were glad to have the boxes done and loaded!Mari, Glenda and Becky were glad to have the boxes done and loaded!
Household items and clothing tablesHousehold items and clothing tables
The first colonia - we put it out and they got to choose many items.The first colonia - we put it out and they got to choose many items.
Christmas Service at first coloniaChristmas Service at first colonia
Many are sitting under the canopy out of the wind.Many are sitting under the canopy out of the wind.
Food distributionFood distribution
After service we give them donated food itemsAfter service we give them donated food items
Crocs sandals for the childrenCrocs sandals for the children
Ready to be given outReady to be given out
Calling out the families for their boxesCalling out the families for their boxes
Jim Howard (owner of trailer) and GlendaJim Howard (owner of trailer) and Glenda
Boxes DeliveredBoxes Delivered
Grateful people excited for their surprisesGrateful people excited for their surprises
Becky and Fernando helping with the boxesBecky and Fernando helping with the boxes
We wish you a merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad!We wish you a merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad!
First colonia distribution finishedFirst colonia distribution finished
Anxious to see their boxesAnxious to see their boxes
Second Colonia checking out the give away tablesSecond Colonia checking out the give away tables
Everyone is allowed a certain number of items until the tables are empty,Everyone is allowed a certain number of items until the tables are empty,
Clothing and household goods tablesClothing and household goods tables
People quickly snatched up all kinds of items. This picture is at the second colonia.People quickly snatched up all kinds of items. This picture is at the second colonia.
Food line getting lined upFood line getting lined up
This is at the second coloniaThis is at the second colonia
Second colonia serviceSecond colonia service
Far off shot of the service under the shelterFar off shot of the service under the shelter
Second colonia serviceSecond colonia service
Jim Austin on left and Glenda leadingJim Austin on left and Glenda leading
Christmas service at second colonia Christmas service at second colonia
Glenda leading Christmas carolsGlenda leading Christmas carols
People at servicePeople at service
It is hard to get a good shot of everyoneIt is hard to get a good shot of everyone
Blanket rolls to give to the familiesBlanket rolls to give to the families
Jim Howard and Jon Surkan taking care of the blankets.Jim Howard and Jon Surkan taking care of the blankets.
Ready and waitingReady and waiting
Children's shoes given outChildren's shoes given out
Second colonia - total of 1000 pairs between both places.Second colonia - total of 1000 pairs between both places.
Food line upFood line up
People ready with their baskets, bags and boxes.People ready with their baskets, bags and boxes.
Calling out the names for the boxesCalling out the names for the boxes
Glenda called out the family's name and people would respond.Glenda called out the family's name and people would respond.
Waiting for their boxesWaiting for their boxes
After the food distribution the line got longer fast!After the food distribution the line got longer fast!
Our great team of workers at Colonia 2Our great team of workers at Colonia 2
The helpers wear the orange tee shirts so they can be recognizedThe helpers wear the orange tee shirts so they can be recognized
Darlene and John SurkanDarlene and John Surkan
They are a blessing to the colonias and to Glenda. Overseeing building projects and general help. A big answer to prayer!!They are a blessing to the colonias and to Glenda. Overseeing building projects and general help. A big answer to prayer!!