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In His Grace |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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? |
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In His Grace,
Jessica E. Pineda |
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