Our Surrendered Lives Ministries
Blessing the staff & kids — $2,000 goal
Join Grace NM in sending a Christmas blessing to our friends and partners at Our Surrendered Lives Ministries in Borjas, Mexico! This will help bless the staff members at OSLM, and buy Christmas presents for the children.
A message from Renay (OSLM Director)
Every year we have to come up with Christmas bonuses that are mandatory for all workers in Mexico if you have been on your job through Christmas for a year. Most companies will close down, lay off, or rehire in January. It stinks and screws the workers, but most people need those jobs, so they just deal with it. It is a requirement that we give our workers 2-weeks of pay for their bonuses. In the past this has been difficult for us to do. I suggested to my husband that there are people who’d be willing to help if only we’d ask. This year he finally agreed!
Our average worker makes $120 a week. They work 6 days a week, 9 hours a day. There have been times when we could not even meet our weekly budget for payroll and our workers still showed up. They are amazing people who are truly dedicated to helping Memo and me raise these children. This might cover why we are looking for sponsors for our workers. Their dedication is humbling to say the least. Anything you could help us with would be appreciated. The stress of meeting these bonuses could give Memo a chance to take a deep breath and relax a little this Christmas.
Thank you, God bless.
— Renay
Our average worker makes $120 a week. They work 6 days a week, 9 hours a day. There have been times when we could not even meet our weekly budget for payroll and our workers still showed up. They are amazing people who are truly dedicated to helping Memo and me raise these children. This might cover why we are looking for sponsors for our workers. Their dedication is humbling to say the least. Anything you could help us with would be appreciated. The stress of meeting these bonuses could give Memo a chance to take a deep breath and relax a little this Christmas.
Thank you, God bless.
— Renay
OSLM Staff
Hector and Jose:
Are our grounds keepers
Care for our animals
Serve as bus drivers
Do building construction and home repairs
Supervise animal therapy sessions
Margarita, Jessi, Janeth, Beatriz, and Azucena:
Execute all daily chores (cleaning, laundry, cooking sewing, etc.)
Do all general supervising
Help with homework
Sonia:
Is our sub-director
Oversees all daily activities
Is the primary source for office, finance, and school information
Takes Memos place when he is not there
Maya (Sister):
Is in charge of our garden/greenhouses, upkeep, and design
Helps in all areas when needed
Renay (Mom):
I am the Director of OSLM and my primary responsibility is to keep all of this running as close to a family unit as possible. I plan the menu, shop for groceries, cook, set most all rules, and execute appropriate discipline. I am a liaison to help with setting up missionary groups and seeking ways to generate funding.
Memo (Dad):
Does all of the above
Are our grounds keepers
Care for our animals
Serve as bus drivers
Do building construction and home repairs
Supervise animal therapy sessions
Margarita, Jessi, Janeth, Beatriz, and Azucena:
Execute all daily chores (cleaning, laundry, cooking sewing, etc.)
Do all general supervising
Help with homework
Sonia:
Is our sub-director
Oversees all daily activities
Is the primary source for office, finance, and school information
Takes Memos place when he is not there
Maya (Sister):
Is in charge of our garden/greenhouses, upkeep, and design
Helps in all areas when needed
Renay (Mom):
I am the Director of OSLM and my primary responsibility is to keep all of this running as close to a family unit as possible. I plan the menu, shop for groceries, cook, set most all rules, and execute appropriate discipline. I am a liaison to help with setting up missionary groups and seeking ways to generate funding.
Memo (Dad):
Does all of the above
Select the "Our Surrendered Lives Ministries (OSLM)" fund when you give.
