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Caravan of Hope

An action of solidarity in response to the 2001 earthquakes in El Salvador. Caravan of Hope. The Idea.

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Caravan of Hope

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  1. An action of solidarity in response to the 2001 earthquakes in El Salvador Caravan of Hope

  2. The Idea Pastor Walter Baires was serving as a mission pastor from El Salvador at Ascension ELCA in Milwaukee. He was moved to action and suggested the Greater Milwaukee Synod sponsor a relief effort and drive supplies to El Salvador. Leaders from St. John’s in Brookfield led the efforts…

  3. We bought a bus… …and purchased a used school bus. Zeman Tool of Waukesha, WI allowed St. John’s to park the bus inside so it could be painted.

  4. Packing Volunteers painted the route on one side of the bus and the Luther Seal on the front. The bus was packed it with a collection of tools, tarps, mattresses, sewing machines, clothing and shoes…all of which were donated by churches from around the synod.

  5. The Group The bus from Milwaukee was joined by vehicles and trailers from other states. The drivers/riders in the Caravan of Hope gathered in Austin, Texas.

  6. Caravan Crossing Crossing the border…

  7. En Route Breakfast along the way

  8. Caravan in Tuxpan Enjoying a bit of Mexican cuisine

  9. Gassing Up

  10. Arrival in El Salvador Bob (left) and Pastor Walter Baires (2nd from left) are from the Greater Milwaukee Synod

  11. Repairs along the way

  12. Arrival The Caravan arrives safely at its destination

  13. Concordia The bus arrived at the site of the new Obispado – this building would become “Casa Concordia”

  14. Beto the Bus The bus became known as Beto, named after “Bob” who wore his “Bob the Tomato” Veggie Tales hat while driving.

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