In His Grace
In the traditional Thanksgiving story, Samoset and Squanto were two Native American Indians who assisted the pilgrims in getting through their first harsh winter in the New World. Samoset and Squanto taught the pil-grims how to grow crops in the new unfamiliar climate the pilgrims had settled in.
The two Native American Indians also stepped into intpreted and negotiate relations for the pilgrims and with neighboring tribes. This collaboration even-tually lead to late fall harvest, and for the pilgrims, their first Thanksgiving. The pilgrims were grateful for the help of the Indians, because of them the pilgrims learned how to survive in the New World. Fast forward to 2007 and would replace Samoset and Squanto as we translate the needs of the Cuban people to their neighbors in America.
Like Samoset and Squanto, is the bridge between two radically different forms of government. On of the ways we build this bridge is through our small business development plan, Projecto Pescadores (Teaching to Fish), where gives the Cuban people a hand up rather than a hand out. Through the development of local micro enterprise programs we assist the Cuban churches and individuals in creating independent enterprises. Samoset and Squanto taught the Pilgrims to grow corn in the New World, teaches the Cubans to become financially inde-pendent; both lessons are life sustaining and give hope to those who feel overpowered by their surroundings.
As you sit around your Thanksgiving table this month remember your bro-thers and sisters in Cuba. They are in need of your prayers and are encour-aged by your service. In the spirit of Samoset and Squanto, do something daringly different this holiday season, venture to the lost and confused in Cuba and see how you can help. is more than happy to lead you in that direction.
is grateful to be the “middle man” between America and Cuba, our prayer is to unite the needs of the Cuban people with those who can help. Cuba is only 90 miles from Key West, yet in terms of poverty, freedom, and security we are so far apart. The situation in Cuba is dismal, but God is working on that.  Many times God works through people to fulfill his purpose, but he needs volunteers. He needs people like you & I to say “Here I am Lord; you called me” (1 Samuel 3:6). God is calling…are you listening? 

In His Grace,
Jessica E. Pineda

 
 
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