Missionary Trips Successful with Church Translation Devices

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     I am an ordained Minister with the Christian National Church and it's an honor and privilege to spread the Word of God through out the USA and Mexico.  I'm not proficiently bi-lingual so I depend on my personal translation system I wear around my neck.  It keeps me involved in Spanish messages and also  I can pray for groups or deliver a sermon and it is translated from my English to Spanish thru an interpreter to the audience with small headphone receivers I provide them.

     On yet another Missions trip down the Baja as I cross the frontera, the border between two countries, I'm reminded of the difference between Mexico and the United States. On the United States side there are cars lined up for as far as you can see, like soldiers in a row.  It is a stop and go snails pace every car scrutinized thoroughly by uniformed guards before being allowed to enter the USA. 

     On the other side when entering Mexico we make a sharp right hand circle and see the huge Welcome to Mexico, Bienvenido a Mexico, sign.  There are also guards on the Mexico border but no one is stopped.  There is a green light on all 20 lanes and it 's a free- for-all with cars racing to find the closest open lane. There is no inspection and all people are warmly welcomed.  It is this welcoming attitude of the people that brings me back over and over again.

     As a minister of the Word of God, I travel into Mexico joining many others in spreading the peace of Jesus into this land.  I also participate in many fund raising events and I'm reminded of how necessary it is to communicate in two languages.  It's crucial that Spanish be translated to all those only speaking English. Those of us wishing to aid in the plight of the families in need of food, water, clothes and cooking utensils feel it a necessity to have translation devices.  Sharing emotions and relating necessities can only be done if you can understand what a person is saying. 

     The Mexican Government doesn't have assistance to all groups of poor and disabled families.  They have no welfare, food stamps or WIC programs.  They have limited assistance to indigenous groups that have been relocated from their communities.  Mexican families depend on each other for help in times of desperation and need. If you are lower or middle class it is family, friends, neighbors or even strangers that make a difference.  They have a very small percentage of homeless people living on the street. Families and friends always find room for one more, they share what they have.     

    

Church Translation Devices make it possible to attend town meetings, church events and rally's.  Not speaking Spanish is a huge problem but fortunately I am in a network of bi-lingual Mexicans that translate for me.  As a missionary I am allowed to reach out to different cathedrals, churches, chapels, temples or any house of worship and Church Translation Devices make communication possible.

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    I support Sara en Movimiento in Baja California and she organized a very important event for the Kumiai Indian reservation deep in the Guadalupe Valley 2 weeks before Christmas last year.  We had a band of pick-up trucks and SUV's loaded to the hilt, as we traveled on dirt roads narrow and treacherous.  We encountered overflowing rivers of water, steep climbs up and down on curving dangerous roads.  It was really an adrenalin rush and everyone arrived safe and sound.   We were able to supply presents of food, clothes and blankets all wrapped in pretty papers with the funds we accumulated from donations and raffle ticket sales through out the year.  Our major mission was the spay and neutering of all the dogs.  Our doctors and nursing staff came from Baja California Spay Neuter Foundation. https://www.facebook.com/bajaspayneuter. It is a non-profit group based in Rosarito beach.  They managed to perform surgery on 30 dogs and the reservation was thrilled with all the attention and it was done all in one day.  We had a large barbecue and bonfire in the night.  The natives also arranged to share  their native cuisine with us and there were smiles all around.  It was bittersweet as we drove away watching our new friends in the rear view window with their large waves of appreciation.

   

  If I didn't have the advantage of Church  Translation Devices and couldn't participate I would lose a great deal of satisfaction and joy from people that give back with smiles and hugs.  My devices like the William Sound Pocketalker  and the Ablenet Audable keeps me connected by hearing what is said in sermons, meetings and restaurants.  Thankfully the Array transmitter and receiver allows important details to be shared with all audiences. 

     And I say, "Hallelujah for Progress and Technology"