STATE OF FINANCES FOR MID 2006

 

MONTHLY INCOME

 

As of now we receive on a consistent basis from people in America $575.00/ month.

 

Though Jose has numerous invitations to teach at conferences and churches his offerings range from $0.00 to about $15.00, with the highest being for a three day teachings series of about $45.00. Many times he pays at least part of his transportation costs to these meetings which can be in different parts of the country.

 

We want to present to you a list of our daily and monthly needs as well as some of the things that we are believing for.

 

MONTHLY EXPENSES

 

Rent for a 3/2 apartment. $245.00

Electricity (Approx.) $ 50.00

Water (Approx.) $20.00

Propane gas cylinder filled up for cooking

($10.00 x twice a month) $20.00

Kerosene for cooking $15.00

Garbage $2.00

Security – Mandatory for the neighborhood $6.00

(12 guards patrol the neighborhood at night)

Our Maid (Since the water is not always running in Kitengela and the water pressure is low we cannot have a washing machine. The only answer is a maid who is with us 6 days a week from 9-5PM)   $145.00

Taxi (Since we do not have a car) $ 150.00

Food (for six people and 2 dogs) $ 500.00

Storage in New Mexico (memorabilia for our kids) $40.00

TOTAL $1,201.00

 

Things That We Need, We are Believing For, and are Accessible in Nairobi Kenya

 

Small to Medium Size Refrigerator $ 300.00

Basic Living Room and Dining Room Furniture $600.00

Stove/ Oven $300.00

MIicrowave $100.00

Bookshelves for Jose’s books and kids things ($30 each) $150.00

Used SUV 4 wheel drive (The Kenyan roads are very bad and taxis are usually

small Toyotas so our family can never travel together.) $15,000.00

Children’s annual Home School Fees $3,000.00

We believe God for an office to train leaders.

The office is still under construction $150.00/mo.

 

Our ministry, Safari Through The Word Ministries is a tax exempt 501C3 ministry.

We issue receipts to you for your tax deductions.

If you feel led to contribute please make your personal checks, money orders or cashier’s checks payable to

Safari Through the Word Ministries.

 Sheryl Roy

10504 Blanco Drive, N.W.

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114-5668

 

Mary and I are always grateful and thankful to you all for your continuing friendship and financial support in Africa.

God bless you

Jose and Mary Alvarez