MISSION: Uganda Blog Update 04-21-2005

Just a quick FYI. We were contacted by MissionAuto in Ohio (they're a ministry that helps missionaries obtain low cost vehicles for deputation and furlough). They have a 2000 Pontiac Montana, 78,000 miles, asking price $6995. What sets this minivan apart from others is that it seats eight! It's spacious, and has two sliding doors (one on each side of the vehicle). It gets 25 mpg on the highway, which would be a big plus these days with the astronomical gas prices. It's front wheel drive, which would make it more nimble in slick road conditions. It has dual airbags in the front, so overall it sounds like a very safe vehicle, borrowing some design specs from SUVs. We would get the seating of a passenger van, without having to have a massive passenger van. This would suit our needs perfectly. We only have $1000 to work with at the moment, so pray that the remaining $6000 will arrive in the next week so we can purchase this thing. If we do so, they fix it up for you (part of the ministry), and they have folks who volunteer their time to drive it to you, so we wouldn't have to go get it. We're driving down to Campbell, MO (3 1/2 hours away) this weekend, so be in prayer for that as well.