Monday Update

07/09/07 08:32 PM
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Today was HOT! Someone said that the temperature soared up around 100 this afternoon. I think we went through two cases of water while we were working today. But despite the heat, we had a TERRIFIC day! Most of our team worked in the newly acquired house that will eventually be the home of several of the missionaries.

Some of the tasks we are working on include: expanding a closet in one of the bedrooms (that's what Roger and Seth are doing in the picture); constructing a wall in another room; and completely remodeling the guest room. Practically the entire downstairs is being painted. Plus there are several small electrical projects as well. We left the school this morning at around 7:45 am and worked until about 6:00 pm. We were able to make a lot of headway.

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Some of the team was able to hang out with the children who are in the summer day camp. They were a big help to the teachers and they had a great time with all the children. Our three seamstresses (Tonya, Terri and Emily) are working round the clock. Well, not really, but they were determined to finish up some curtains last night and they didn't wrap things up until nearly midnight! They are sewing curtains for several rooms in the school, plus they are re-upholstering a couple of couches that will be going in the house we are renovating for the missionaries.

Tomorrow morning our entire team will be joining some of the missionaries on a prayer walk through Highland Gardens. We'll split into teams and spend about an hour simply walking through the neighborhoods praying and ministering as the Lord leads. It's a very special time. If you have the opportunity, please pray for us tomorrow between 9:30-10:30 am.

Following the prayer walk, we'll be spending some time with the missionaries to talk about what we experienced. After lunch, some of us will be heading back to the house we are remodeling and the others will be helping the missionaries put on a back yard Bible club for the children in their neighborhood.

One last comment. . . we have been eating like kings and queens! The food that Chuck and Bobbie Simpson prepared has been outstanding! I can't imagine how much work they put into planning, preparing, cooking, packing, etc. We appreciate it so much. They don't have access to the web, so why don't a couple of you give them a call for us and let them know how grateful we are for all they have done - thanks!