You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
2 Cor. 9:11

Projects change with the seasons and the individual needs of the people.Listed below are some of the ongoing projects
while others are completed on an as needed basis.

House Building & Home Repair
Repairing homes and fences for the poor and elderly
Frequency: as funds are acquired

When the funds to build a house are collected we work with the pastors to find a family in need of housing. The family does not have to be a Christian to obtain this blessing, but to be in need. The family must own the land or be making regular payments on the land before we build the home. We constanly communicate with the family and neighbors that the blessing they are receiving is from God and, if they are not belieives, share the Gospel message with them. We also advise them of the pastor and church located nearest to them. A Bible is presented to them when we give them the keys to their new home. Usually some of the exterior work and the interior finishing of the house are done by members of the family.

Medical Assistance.
Frequency: as funds are acquired and as needed

Provide non-prescription vitamins to pastors, especially for children, for the distribution to people in the community.

One day Medical Clinics in outlying communities scheduled periodically.

Prison Ministry Prison visitation: Frequency: on going

We visit the women in the prison in Puerto Peñasco once a month. We provide necessities (femine hygenine products, toilet paper, undergarmets, snacks, etc.) and read the Bible, sing and pray together. Visiting the men in prison on Fridays (when possible) providing clothing and shoes. Fellowship consists of Bible readings, testamonies, singing and sharing of bread and lemonaid. Blankets were provided for all prisoners (over 300) in the fall of 2006.

Prison Medical Assistance
Frequency: on going

Provide medical assistance to prisoners located at the prison in Puerto Peñasco.

Note: The Prison Commeadant requested that we provide any type of medical assistance to the men and women at his facility. Currently we are working on a plan that would bring doctors and nurses to the prison on a regular basis (every quarter) to provide treatment.

Prison Library Books
Frequency: on going

We are starting a prison library for the men and women. It will contain religious books, Bibles and G-rated books such as C. S. Lewis novels, Jack London novels, Left Behind series, self-help and educational manuals and appropriate magazines. Most books will be in Spanish. Please contact Manos de Dios if you have books in Spanish to donate or would like to make a financial donation.

Women's Rehab Center
Frequency: on going

Tangible items, building projects and funds provided on an as needed basis.

Women are provided supplies for knitting, sewing and material for making Piñatas. Skills are learned and some items made are offered for sale, with the funds raised going to help the clients.

Local Church Assistance
Food banks, clothing, blankets, Bibles and musical equipment. Frequency: on going

We provide food, clothing and blankets to pastors that will be distributed to the needy in the community at the appropriate time. We also provide them with Bibles for distribution to the members and community.

Meals for Church Outreach Programs
Frequency: on going

When pastors in Puerto Peñasco, El Diamante and El Desemboque have an outreach ministry program in their community, we support them by providing meals to the people attending that service.

School Uniforms
Annually: late summer

Provide required school shirts and money to purchase uniforms to families who can not otherwise purchase uniforms to enable their children to attend school. A uniform costs on the average of $40 and all children in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico are required to have one to attend school. We work with the local pastors to identify families who need assistance with this need.

Chicken Ministry
Frequency: on going

Starting in the spring of 2007 we will be building chicken coops and stocking them with chickens for individuals and rehab centers. This will enable them to have fresh eggs to eat, barter or sell. Recipient will be responsible for the care, feeding and maintaining of the coop and chickens after it is constructed.

Children’s Ministry Outreach Programs
Frequency: on going

Volunteers go into the barrios to minister to the children and their mothers. They play games, do arts and crafts, listen to a message, sing songs, give Bibles and have snacks.

Providing Equipment & Vehicles Frequency; on going and as needed

Assisting pastors by providing them with office equipment (copiers and printers) that will help them spread their message.

Also providing vehicles and small buses that will assist them with their transportation needs.

If God is laying it on your heart to support a project listed here, you may make a donation to that specific project. Please note which project you would like you funds to go to support or note to general ministry.

May God bless you as you generously give!

"Tell them to go after God, who piles on all the riches we could ever manage-to do good, to be rich in helping others, to be extravagantly generous. If they do that, they'll build a treasury that will last, gaining life that is truly life."

I Timothy 6:18-19 The Message