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An action of solidarity in response to the 2001 earthquakes in El Salvador. Caravan of Hope. The Idea. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Caravan of HopeAn action of solidarity in response to the 2001 earthquakes in El Salvador
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The Idea
Pastor Walter Baires was serving as a mission pastor from El Salvador at Ascension ELCA in Milwaukee. He was moved to action and suggested the Greater Milwaukee Synod sponsor a relief effort and drive supplies to El Salvador. Leaders from St. John’s in Brookfield led the efforts…
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We bought a bus…
…and purchased a used school bus. Zeman Tool of Waukesha, WI allowed St. John’s to park the bus inside so it could be painted.
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Packing
Volunteers painted the route on one side of the bus and the Luther Seal on the front. The bus was packed it with a collection of tools, tarps, mattresses, sewing machines, clothing and shoes…all of which were donated by churches from around the synod.
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The Group
The bus from Milwaukee was joined by vehicles and trailers from other states. The drivers/riders in the Caravan of Hope gathered in Austin, Texas.
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Caravan Crossing
Crossing the border…
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En Route
Breakfast along the way
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Caravan in Tuxpan
Enjoying a bit of Mexican cuisine
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Gassing Up
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Arrival in El Salvador
Bob (left) and Pastor Walter Baires (2nd from left) are from the Greater Milwaukee Synod
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Repairs along the way
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Arrival
The Caravan arrives safely at its destination
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Concordia
The bus arrived at the site of the new Obispado – this building would become “Casa Concordia”
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Beto the Bus
The bus became known as Beto, named after “Bob” who wore his “Bob the Tomato” Veggie Tales hat while driving.