Archive for the ‘Uncategorized’ Category

30
Jun

Bolivia’s new Multi-National currency?

   Posted by: Cyn   in Uncategorized

In Sunday’s paper (Los Tiempos), there was an article that said Bolivia would be getting a new currency standard starting in 2010. Apparently the “new” constitution gives the president the unchallenged right to change the national currency? I’m going to have to pull out my Spanish dictionary for this one, or better yet I will consult our friend… who happens to be THE best authority on Bolivia’s constitutions… both old and “new”.

The headline read “… Estado Plurinacional”, which translates to “Multi-national State”. I must have missed the dissolution of Bolivia as an independent country [sarcasm].

I can’t help but believe that “they” will take this opportunity to artificially devalue the Dollar’s rate of exchange again. They are already artificially suppressing the dollar to a 7:1 exchange instead of the 8+:1 rate that it probably should be. sigh…

I’m surprised that I haven’t heard anything about this on the streets, but then the article was only published this past Sunday.

Regardless of how the country reacts to this change, we will continue to do the best we can with whatever is left after the exchange and changes. God is so good to provide!

20
Jul

July 2008 Report

   Posted by: Rabbi   in Uncategorized

Dear Friends!

This has been an incredible month, and it isn’t over!

We kicked off our public TEAM classes, and started a new evening worship service. Over one hundred students are signed up. The Tuesday night session was so well attended we had to divide it up into 3 sections, just to keep it manageable!

Twenty-four folks came to our Wednesday service. It was well received, and we expect larger crowds to come.

We still need equipment and materials for the classes: whiteboards, more chairs(!), and sound gear.

Thanks to your special offerings, our vehicle loan is nearly paid off. Just $1,000 to go! In a few months we will be able to redirect those funds into regular ministry!!

We received our 2nd phase visas. This has been a 9 month, tedious and expensive process. In another year, we will finally be eligible for our permanent visas. Special thanks to our facilitator, Rita. This is a tremendous victory!

David celebrated his eleventh birthday this month!

Remember to keep us in prayer for the August 10th election. This is a recall vote on the president and 6 governors. There is great debate as to whether the election is legal or not. The Organization of American States (OAS) already have personnel in the country to oversee the election. No one can guess how the losing side will react. Many expect violence. We rest in the security of our Savior!

Serving Christ in Bolivia
Steve, Cyn, Thomas, Nicholas, Staton and David Johnson