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Here’s another update from our team in Puebla, Mexico:

The work is progressing well at Alto Refugio. We are enjoying seeing, interacting, and loving on the kids. The pieces of the playground are finally coming together.

As with any construction project, we’ve had our fair share of challenges. The weather has been our biggest challenge. We came 3 weeks earlier than last year and we must be in the rainy season. It’s rained every day except Wednesday.  We’re becoming very good at working in and around mud! Another challenge is that a group of masons are building a retaining wall right next to where we are building the playground. We’re having to share a narrow space with their big rocks.  Another challenge we had yesterday is when we were digging out the foundation for the A-frame footings we hit a gas line. That called for a trench to be built so the plumber could reinstall a new gas line. However, through all of the challenges God has been faithful in allowing our work to progress. It’s a great asset when all of our team members are willing to do anything and everything that’s asked. Tracy Middleton has done an incredible job of leading the team as always.

We’re looking forward to attaching all of the pieces today to the core structure so the playground is complete. We’re also planning on buying some mulch to keep the area as clean as possible. Hopefully the rain won’t interfere with the project.

After lunch we’re serving the kids ice cream and then handing out some gifts we’ve brought. It ought to be a great day to a fantastic week.

Dennis Scott

To find out how you can make a difference in Mexico, Vietnam or right here in Haltom City, visit the Glocal Impact tables located in the Village.

We received the following update from our team in Mexico:

Our group of 9 made it to Puebla and Cholula safe and sound on Saturday – Praise God! Two-thirds of our group were on this trip last year so there´s a lot of familiarity with each other. Saturday is a dedicated travel day. We got to the hotel around 6 or so, ate some delicious enchiladas verdes at a restaurant on the square in Cholula and then called it a night.

We were delighted to join a Downingtown, PA group who are down here doing VBS at Alto Refugio orphanage, at the Roca Eterna Church on Sunday morning. We´re thankful that Osciala was translating over the headsets so we could understand the guest pastor. After that it was back to the hotel to change clothes, back to Puebla for lunch at Taco Tony´s and then shopping at the village square. We then headed back to the hotel to begin planning for tomorrow’s activity.

After loading up some tools at the missionary’s (Basilles) house we got to the orphanage around 9:30 or 10. Our main projects this year are some additional shelving, retaining wall and building a large playground area that will tie-in to the zip line that we didn´t have time to finish last year. There´s always some additional projects added so we welcome those whether here at the orphanage or anywhere else.

We´ve all noticed that it has rained a bit more than last year. That might have to do with the fact that we are here 3 weeks earlier than last year. Anyway, after a productive first day at the orphanage we feel good about the work God has given us to do and are thankful to be here.

Dennis Scott

Please continue to pray for the team.

NorthWood Church is committed to serving the Haltom City community through our Glocal Impact ministry.  By serving at the Academy at West Birdville, our church reaches out to young students and their families in a number of ways.  Whether it is through tutoring or mentoring, providing a medical clinic or Home Makeover, you help us show God’s love to those in need.

The Birdville Independent School District has asked NorthWood Church to come help with a very important project.  And this time, you have a great opportunity to not only help students at Academy of West Birdville, but all of the elementary and intermediate schools in BISD.

On July 30 – 31, we are partnering with Haltom City Parks and Recreation and other churches in the area to host a Back to School Carnival at Haltom High School, 5501 Haltom Road, Haltom City, TX 76137.

The purpose of the event is two fold, the first to raise funds for school supplies for the participating schools and students. The second is to provide medical and personal services to the students to prepare them for coming school year.

On the day of the event, the carnival will provide the following personal services for the students:
- Hair cuts
- Vision Screening
- Dental Screening
- Immunization
- Family Photos

All the above services are being provided by companies so our role is very simple, you can help in distributing family pictures or help the families navigate the carnival to ensure each has the opportunity to take advantage of the services provided.

You can serve Friday evening, Saturday morning and/or Saturday afternoon.  Sign up in the Northwood Village or contact Danny Eldridge at danny.eldridge@servevita.com.

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