For the men...the construction project is coming along...ALL manual labor...from the digging, to the cement that was made by hand from scratch (no mix), the bricks (that the villagers make from scratch)...it was a team effort by many -- the women and children included. The soil here is a rich red, perfect for brick formation; but the process is time consuming.
The days on site were started with devotions at 6:30, right on the work site with Moses from FH Mbale leading. In his words, it's important the builders do not build in vain. The day was started with God's leading and ended with thanksgiving to Him.
Building continues; even without us the villagers are excited. We were told that within 2 months the school can be built. Currently we have enough funds to get up to the rafters, so we pray that by that time additional funds will be there to purchase necessary supplies to finish.
Hi Shirley,Deon and team,
ReplyDeleteThanking God that He has kept you safe in your work so far, and praying that His blessing will continue so that you may all be powerfully used by Him - to His honor and glory!
I'm sure it is true that as much as you bless these people you in turned also receive abundant blessings from them and their faith!
May God continue to be the focus of your service and we pray He brings you all home in due course..even tho you might not want to leave, I'm sure many are awaiting with eagerness for your return!
Praying also for those who continue to labour among those in our own towns and villages whose lives are so hurt and far from the nearness of Christs redeeming love.
In my prayers daily, Linda
PS..no more Nile dipping :)
Linda, thanks for all your prayers during our time in Africa! God really blessed us richly, and took care of all our needs while there. Leaving was very difficult, and we now have to trust that He will continue the work He started there.
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