By Dorie Panganiban – Farmington, New Mexico … The dust cloud rose as two U-Haul trucks entered the road leading to the La Vida Mission. Inside were hundreds of donated items from local congregations around the Rocky Mountain Conference to help the Mission and the Navajo community.
Despite challenges with social distancing and the financial crisis facing many members, donations in this annual drive were abundant and appreciated.
“Thank you, Mike and Cathy Kissner, for your commitment to the La Vida family. Thank you, brothers and sisters of RMC for your love and support for what we’re doing here for our dear Navajo community,” Dorie Panganiban, La Vida Mission outreach director expressed.
The items were quickly unloaded by La Vida staff. More than thirty pallets were needed to store the donated items from this 30th annual drive.
As the staff sorted items, their hearts were filled with joy at the outpouring of love to the Navajo Nation which La Vida Mission serves.
“Again, from the bottom of our hearts, we want to express our thanks and appreciation to all our RMC brothers and sisters from the different churches that sent these items. They’re much appreciated and will help our ministry and operation,” Panganiban stated.
–Dorie Panganiban is La Vida Mission office manager and outreach director; photos supplied
