Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

MEXICO MISSION: new school house springs joy

by Christine van Reeuwyk - Saanich News

Tears welling, a Mexican principal accepted keys to his new school.

It’s a moment Saanich teen DJ Katz remembers best.

He’s among those who worked four days in mid-March to build the new high school as part of a contingent from Saanich Baptist church. The church believes in serving society and in line with its mission statement – act justly, love mercy and walk humbly – members make three trips to Mexico a year.

“In North America, you’re so used to really shiny stuff. Once you go to a (developing) world country . . .

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