Another full day! Our group continues to work hard on many fronts.
Our main house project was stuccoed on the outside today, and the last bricks were added to the first floor of the building - in preparation for the roof. Our hope is to finish up the house for a bit of a dedication on Saturday. Tomorrow we'll have the family we are building for join us for dinner and pass along quilts, a food package, and stroller for the family's younger children.
Another group was planning on coming to Vicente last week, but pulled out - leaving work to be completed on another house start. Our team cleared out weeds on the "floor" of the brick-walled home to prepare it for a concrete floor. As well, they have repaired the walls in preparation for a roof.
Yet another group has been assembling roof trusses and painting them to go on the 2nd home tomorrow afternoon. This group has also built some picnic tables and will continue painting them tomorrow.
Chris and I did a bit of computer work today - and passed on the laptop we purchased for Steve and Jackie. And another group did some work with the children in the daycare on site.
These are the main duties...but dishes, meal prep, and cleaning were also part of the day!
At 6pm this evening we took in a spanish church service (with translation)...which was pretty cool. The students commented about the vibrant worship and the smiling faces in this 500+ congregation of believers. Others commented about how neat it was to see people we think of as having so little...being "rich" in their relationship with Jesus.
Tomorrow we have another unique opportunity to work at "Ermas"...another mission down the road. More about this tomorrow!
Can't say enough about this team, though. Each one is working hard and serving others in amazing ways. The leaders and young adults we have brought along have worked alongside the students and have encouraged and been encouraged. Personally, I have been amazed the spirit in which our team has served. It is awesome to hear the students speak again and again about they want "this" to come home with them and serve like "this" when they get back to PG. Awesome!
Thanks again for your prayers and encouraging words! Three more days in Vicente to go!
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Way to go MEXICO TEAM You are ALL AMAZING
ReplyDeleteKeep up the GREAT work, Hope you all have a good sleep.
Take Care Lori ( Hug & Kiss for Richelle)
"Wow!" is all I can say. I feel tremendously blessed by reading the blog and seeing all of you serving with servant hearts and huge smiles. I can only imagine how blessed the people are feeling in VG, not to mention your own journey with God. I look forward to working along side you in your next mission efforts here in PG, as well as worshiping our LORD together. Many blessings and prayers are being sent in your direction.
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Way to go Cedars!.....I'm the old teacher that Lorne Welwood spoke of (I taught Charmy and Tammy).....our daughters (Kristen and Alyson) attended Cedars in the 90's. My husband and I are heading down to VG on Saturday.....a group of 48 youth...to build a home for a family in need....I hope that this is the first of many great experiences for all of you... ¡Qué Diós les bendiga!...Mme/Sra. Card
ReplyDeleteIt is such a blessing to see young people giving their time to serve our great Lord. (Melody, it was good to see pictures of you. Looks like you are working hard.)
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Love and Prayers,
Nancy
Keep up the great work..What a wonderful group...Treasure all the smiles you are putting on those sweet little kids faces..love and prayers for you all . Hugs and Kisses to our grandaughter Richelle The Lyons
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Do I understand correctly? There is enough building supplies on site for two (2) houses? ...and that your team is building both at the same time? Fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteFrom him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Ephesians 4:16
Your JOY is showing. ...and God is smiling.
Have a great day! I'm looking forward to the news and pictures of the day. Love to Helena.
It is hard to believe that your time there is almost finished! May this experience be as much of a blessing to you as a team, as it is to the people you are helping. We look forward to having you all back safe!
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Hello from frosty Saskatoon!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy all the pictures on the blog. I check them everyday!
I love the one of the kids peering up from the base on the slide.
I can see you are all working hard. You are doing a fabulous job,
Know with certainty that what you help build is a gift that will live on long after you leave Mexico.
I continue to pray for your entire team.
For stamina and good health. For peace and for perseverance,
Joshua 1.9
Be full of strength and courage.
Do not be terrified:
Do not be discouraged.
I will be with you wherever you go!
Peace
Susan Kesler - Joel's mom
Wow. You guys are so awesome! You are such a blessing for the recipients of the houses. Seeing the pictures of you guys and what you are doing, I can't wait until I am able to go on the Mexico trip. Keep up the awesome work. (It's really nice to see pictures of you Brandon. We miss you here. And I'm doing all you chores. Haha jk it's fine:P) Be safe!
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