Devoted to the Propagation and Defense of New Testament Christianity
VOLUME 14
July 12, 1962
NUMBER 10, PAGE 7b

"Come Over .... And Help Us"

H. W. Gist, Sinton, Texas

(Editor's note: The following appeal in behalf of our fine Latin brethren at Port Lavaca should be given serious consideration. Brother Gist, and elder in the Sinton church, knows the brethren of whom he writes, and for whom he makes the appeal. This editor also knows something of the struggles and sacrifices these brethren are making to uphold and teach the truth in Port Lavaca. Hilarlo Longoria, who preaches for the Latin brethren, is dedicated to the truth of the gospel without reservation. We hope somebody, or several, may be able to help).

"There are few opportunities for members of the church to help establish a Mexican congregation that will within a few years become self supporting.

The Mexican brethren at Port Lavaca, Texas, are high type American citizens; some are employed by the aluminum plant. They have purchased and paid for a $2500.00 lot. It is well located near one of the new schools and in the heart of the Mexican population. They have on hand $2200 to apply on their new building, which is under construction and will cost about $14,000.00. They need a loan arranged so that they could pay $100 per month with option of increasing the payment. They are unable to get this loan through commercial channels, because their equity at this time is not great enough.

They also need church pews, either benches or chairs.

They are not seeking donations (although they really need such). They do not know that this appeal is being made but may I assure you that this is a great opportunity.

Send all correspondence or donations to Hilario Longoria, Box 676, Port Lavaca, Texas.