This has been an incredible journey and it won't be over until the school is auto-sustainable. We know that even though it has been in the making for over a decade, we are still at the beginning stages. The vocational training centre opened in January 2007 beginning a second chapter in it's fascinating story. We believe it will continue to grow and develop as an education centre until it becomes much more than a solitary institute, expanding into many other areas of education and career training, spreading to other areas of the country and beyond.
For this we want to acknowledge in a very careful manner the many individuals and agencies who have been integral to the establishment of the W.C.V.T.C.
First we thank God for placing the desire and vision in our hearts in the first place, then confirming with His promise that this is His work and that He would supply all that we would need to complete the job.
It is our understanding then that all the following acknowledgements are simply those who God has directed, touched and inspired to work, to help and become involved at His behest to do the will of God in this place.
We acknowledge and thank the Ministry of Education of Guatemala and the many other government departments involved in the process of giving us the piece of land, (usufruct).
It has been a long drawn out situation which is obviously not designed to be easy nor straight forward. Nevertheless we are grateful to the many who did try to help and encourage us to keep going even in the face of mountains of bureaucratic delays and obstacles.
Our missionary director of forty years ago, David Newington used to tell us 'When difficult times come and they will, just remember', 'It's all for JESUS!' We did and we do remember. For when it's all for Jesus, no matter how difficult the challenge might be, it's worth it.
Next we want to acknowledge the many people in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States who have made financial contributions towards this great building project. Some have given large amounts some small, but all with love and commitment towards a vision that they believed in even though in many cases they have never been to Guatemala nor seen the project. Without these vital and constant donations we could not have continued to build as we have. We thank you all in the Name of the Lord, for it is all as unto Him.
A major feature in the progress of the W.C.V.T.C. has been the many voluntary work teams that have come down at their own expense, bringing financial help in paying for building material also. We would like to acknowledge these by listing them along with the dates when they came: --> --> -->
We wish to thank those churches as well as our own P.A.O.C, Mission Link & E.R.D.O. agency for the containers of furniture, electrical equipment and emergency relief goods that were sent over the past few years. Many hundreds of Guatemalans here have been helped in times of disaster and flooding and we thank you on their behalf.
The school has been tremendously blessed by certain individuals and or churches who have been moved by God to get involved in coming along side us to help with personal support, support 'in kind' or personnel support. We do not wish to name churches or individuals for fear that we might forget someone or that some would be offended who wished to remain anonymous.
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John & Sharon Linquist
John & Tracy Le Dressay
Todd & Shana Davis
Wayne Farrington
Edna de Estrada
Hector & Ruth Aragon
Cary & Karen Goshinmon
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PAOC World Mission Dept
& Mission Link Office
Assemblies of God Guatemala
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So while it is true to say that there is still much to be done, the building is now not a project, but a school, for this we give a mighty thank you , to all who gave and helped and to the Lord who provides according to His promise.
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Bob & Deanna Croatto
Millwoods Church, Edmonton
Southside Church, Edmonton
Georgetown, Ontario
Galaad Church, Guatemala
Charleswood, Winnipeg
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Jan 31 - Feb 28
Feb 17 - Mar 2
Mar 21 - Mar 30
Apr 28 - May 8
Oct 29 - ?
Nov 1 - Nov 15
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Kitchener, Ontario
Agincourt, Ontario
Port Perry, Ontario
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Jan 12 - Jan 26
Feb 12 - Feb 26
Sept 21 - Sept 30
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Agincourt, Ontario
Evangel, Kelowna
Burlington, Ontario
Joe & Kanna Raju, Alberta
Cornerbrook, Newfoundland
Orlando, Florida, USA
Langley, B.C.
Tampa, Florida, USA
Stratford, Ontario
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Feb 11 - Feb 26
Mar 1 - Mar 11
Mar 8 - Mar 16
Apr 2 - Apr 22
Apr 20 - May 3
Jun 29 - Jul 6
Aug 9 - Aug 20
Sept 14 - Sept 21
Nov 2- Nov 9
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Agincourt, Ontario
Millwoods, Edmonton
Evangel, Kelowna
Cambridge, Ontario
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Jan 12- Jan 24
Feb 7 - Feb 22
Mar 10 - Mar 24
Mar 29 - Apr 6
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Port Perry, Ontario
Crowsnest, Alberta &
Cornerbrook, Newfoundland
Lethbridge, Alberta
Stratford, Ontario
Cambridge, Ontario
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Jan 9 - Jan 31
Feb 12 - Feb 23
Aug
Oct 23 - Oct 30
Nov 13 - Nov 20
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Millwoods, Edmonton
Vanguard College, Edmonton
Cornerbrook, Newfoundland
C.L.C. Edmonton
Evangel, Kelowna
Womens Ministries, Alberta
Airdrie, Alberta
Cambridge, Ontario
Port Perry, Ontario
Oakville, Ontario
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Jan 7 - Jan 30
Feb 7 - Feb 11
Feb 24 - Mar 7
Feb 26 - Mar 4
Mar 19 - Apr 1
Apr 18 - Apr 22
Apr 21 & 22
Aug 19 - Aug 27
Sept 16 - Oct 1
Oct 15 - Oct 23
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Crowsnest Pass, Alberta
Evangel, Kelowna
Cornerbrook, Newfoundland
MillWoods Church, Edmonton
Episcopalian Church, Colorado
Ernie and Debbie Everts
Community Christian Centre, AB
» Photos of 2006 Volunteers
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Jan 13 - Jan 28
Feb 18 - Mar 4
Mar 25 - Apr 8
Nov 3 - Nov 26
Nov 13 - Nov 17
Nov 21 - Jan 18
Dec 1 - Dec 14
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Knowing that 2006 would be a year of busy preparation we are tremendously grateful for all the special help we received during this year. Much has been accomplished in the areas of floor coverings, drywall and drop ceiling installation, plumbing, carpentry and steelwork.
It has been exciting also to see the landscaping going in and making the worksite look more like a school campus. Much electrical installation was also accomplished along with a huge amount of painting. We are thrilled at the wonderful Computer and Dental Hygiene labs that were fully installed also.
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River Oaks Community Church
Oakville, ON
Emmanuel Pentecostal Church
Port Perry, Ontario
Evangel Tabernacle
Kelowna, British Columbia
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Feb 14 - Feb 26
Oct 12 - Oct 27
Oct 17 - Oct 27
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Christian Life Centre
Morden, Manitoba
Crowsnest Community
Christian Centre
Coleman, Alberta
Evangel Pentecostal Church, Montreal, Quebec
Westside Tabernacle
Cornerbrook, Newfoundland
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Jan 7 - Jan 21
Feb 8 - Feb 23
Feb 12 -Feb 14/23
Mar 1 - Mar 15
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