02-Aug-03
To Jorge Guillen and Rodolfo
(Real Estate Agent)
First of all,
I thank God for both of you and your diligent work for the orphanage,
"Los Ninos del Rey". I am confident in the Lord that
He desires us to be successful and will bless us and give us progress
in the direction He wants us to go. I pray always for His guidance.
I apologize
for any delay in returning your email. I have been gone for the
last 4 days and also working furiously to bring two sick children
to the U.S. for surgery. One case is urgent.
I am very
excited about the property in Jinotepe. I have talked tonight
with bro. Kenny Hinds, in charge of construction of the children's
home and his only concern about the property was the poor road
access. I understand it has been repaired but we do not understand
in what manner. A very large tree and its roots engulf one part
of the road. Anyway, I wanted his approval before going to the
elders about purchasing the property. He stated by phone tonight
that he is otherwise please with the property and recommends making
an offer.
I visited
today by phone with elder Jerry Montgomery. The current balance
of the orphanage fund is $20,300. It is possible that another
$3,000 to $4,000 is available for the fund. We had several expenditures
in July that were not anticipated. As you know, we did not expect
to have to purchase land and materials were already purchased
to proceed with construction in July. However, due to a local
situation, we felt it best to build the
orphanage on property owned by the church of Christ and not a
foundation. We are working diligently to finish financial accounting
and determine the total amount available to the orphanage at this
time. This will likely be
done tomorrow night.
I have ask
the elders of the Chisholm Trail Church of Christ (Duncan Church
of Christ, INC.) in their meeting tomorrow, Wed, Sept 4th to consider
allowing us to make an offer to purchase the property. I greatly
respect their opinion. They are compassionate and wise in the
Lord, wanting to do His will only and concerned greatly about
our work in Nicaragua. I will
respect their advise and opinion and not proceed without their
consent.
Therefore,
the following is required for me to request their approval and
they may add additional requirements if they recommend proceeding:
1. Exact amount,
total to owner, agents, lawyers, government taxes, title transfer
and all other expenses.
2. Guarantee
and notary of the amount by the seller and her agent of the total
amount required. If additional bills, taxes, etc. are discovered
after the transaction, they are the responsibility of the seller
or her agent and not the church.
3. Guarantee/notary
of documentation from the government of Nicaragua that the title
is clean and in no dispute and that all taxes have been paid and
no outstanding taxes or bills are remaining.
If the elders
consent to proceeding, I will personally come to Nicaragua, possibly
bringing the money or down-payment with me. All arrangements and
documents would need to be available. We would place the down-payment
in escrow (trust) with a neutral party and when all documents
are satisfied,
the balance of the selling price would be given to the seller,
likely by bank transfer. I would like to set up an account in
a bank of Jorge Guillen choice for further financial arrangements
regarding the orphange.
4. I will
make arrangements with the government of Nicaragua for Jorge Guillen
to be our legal representative for the orphanage/Church in Duncan
as necessary is approved by our elders. The elders/deacons of
the ministry feel strongely that the property/house/assets be
owned by the church and an
organization of the committe (Guillen, Hernandez, Calero and possibly
others) manage and administer the orphanange under their directions.
This can be arranged in the near future.
The following
is my current understanding of the costs of purchasing the land:
Price to owner:
$25,000
? Paper work fees $300
Taxes (4%) $1,000
Laywer fees $100
Bank transaction fee $50
Total: $26,450
We understand
that all bills and taxes are up to date with no outstanding debts
on the property and that the title is clean.
Given the
large amount of the transaction, the fact the money was donated
to the work of the Lord and we are in charge of it personally,
and we are doing business in a foreign country, I hope you understand
our precautions. It would be a tragedy on behalf of the church
and the children we may be able to help it the money was lost
or mishandled. Please understand our love and
great appreciation for your work so far on making the possible.
God will bless you compassionate work beyond your comprehension.
Please continue your faithful perserverance in obtaining this
or other property for the orphanage.
Finally, I
hope to coordinate if possible, my travel to Nicaragua to begin
the purchase of the land (if approved by our elders) with the
bringing of the two children back to Oklahoma. I have many responsibilities
with my patients here and most importantly my family.
I hope to
give you an answer on Thursday, Sept 5th, on whether we can make
an offer on the property by email. I will write to Rodolfo and
Jorge together to inform all. Continue your prayers and love for
the Lord and God bless you all in your labor.
In Christ
our brother eternally,
Kent T. King, M.D.
