Shelter from the storm
Situated just 1,000 feet from the west side of the
Quetzaltenango airstrip (MGQZ) is the 100 X 120 Ft.
hanger facility built out of the vision of Pastor Jim
Zirkle. With forethought of purpose this facility
was constructed with administration and maintenance
control offices, pilot lounge and conference area,
living quarters, and aviation maintenance bays.
In those days, the floor of this hanger was filled
with aircraft, heavy and light, single and twin.
This facility and those aircraft were used to serve the
people of Central America, linking countries by air,
transporting relief, supplies, and ministry workers to
the benefit of the people.
Today, with renewed dedication, MWI has begun this
work again with an eye toward serving every aspect of
the original vision. With pilot, mechanic, and
aircraft in operation; we are conducting operations with
the highest degree of safety and excellence.
To this end, we look to the current condition of the
hangar.
Guatemala is a tough place, and after 20 years of
constant exposure to volcanic ash, natural disaster, and
the punishing sun, our faithful hangar is
registering signs of age. If allowed to continue,
corrosion will spread and sink in deep; permanent damage
or failure of the structure becomes imminent.
The roof that could once withstand the seasonal winds
and torrential downpours of western Guatemala is now
plagued with rusting holes and separations where the
rain finds its way through freely. In the photos
left and right, water enters and gathers, causing the
beginnings of uncontrolled corrosion. Think
of how dominoes fall one after another, in the same
manner one type of damage leads to another.
Over the administrative and living areas, the wood
ceiling and rafters are at risk from dripping rain water
that begins the rotting process, weakening the habitable
structure. Our current prevention is to catch as
much dripping water as possible to minimize the seepage
and the water damage that is ongoing.
There is however, hope for another 20 years of
service. Replacing the roof now would guarantee that no
lasting or devastating damage will be incurred in any
area of our hangar.
A professional roofing concern, located in our city
of Quetzaltenango estimates they can fully recondition
the steel trusses and replace the entire roof with
modern zinc coated material at a cost of $25,000 USD.
Here at Mercy Wings International (a division of
Living Water Teaching), we believe that the restoration
of MWI air services to Guatemala was ordained and
ordered of God for a season such as this, and that all
things are possible through Christ Jesus. It is up
to each of us to view through the eyes of Faith, the
work already completed.
Join with us, and watch in faith the things that
fervent prayer and generous giving can accomplish.
We can raise the roof, as we labor together building the
Kingdom of God in Guatemala.
A little faithful sowing from a lot of faithful
people is all it takes! Can we count on you?
You can direct your giving to:
Living Water Teaching, PO BOX 1190, Caddo Mills, TX
75135. Make your check payable to Living Water
Teaching with "Mercy Wings- Roof", on the memo line.
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