Our day began with a change in plans. Heavy rains once again drenched the coastline during the time we were scheduled to work on mudding the walls of a hut for a family in Bomani. We flipped the day and started by spending time with the 7th graders in our primary schools. They will be our helpers next week during the Fun Days with our primary school kids so we get to know them and teach them what we will do together.
Jenni is teaching her group how to do the craft at their center.
Gina and her crew will act out the story of Esther.
Kathy’s group will decorate little bags with the preschool kids.
Pastor Mark had the joy of representing Fox River at the Bible Institute graduation. Fox River sponsors this ministry where rural pastors can receive excellent Bible training. Mark told us that the youngest person to receive this certificate was a high school student who wants to become a pastor and the oldest one was a church bishop who wanted more Bible training. What a blessing to consider all who will follow Jesus because of this investment!
Pastor Mark, the teachers and the graduates.
After a wonderful lunch at New Life in Bomani, we set off with Pastor Abraham, Pastor Francis and the entire 7th grade class to mud the walls of a hut. The structure is built and the roof attached before the mud is applied.
Early in the process.
Abby was rocking that back wall with her expert crew of helpers.
Russ dove in and worked hard for this family.
Working on the back from the inside out.
Two hours later this amazing group of hard working people finished mudding this two room hut.
The Fox River team with the owners of this hut.
The team was blessed with thank you gifts of coconuts and mangos that were given by the couple who owned the hut. The lady is in our adult literacy class at New Life and is so grateful for the opportunity to learn to read, write and do simple math.
As the team gathered this evening, they expressed how much they were blessed by getting to know the 7th graders and building the mud hut. Over and over they remarked about the gratitude of the people they sought to bless. It is humbling and deeply rewarding.
Tomorrow and Sunday are our big community out reach days. Please pray for clear skies and hearts open to Jesus.
Thank you all for allowing us to represent Fox River. It is our joy!
We were able to bless some little girls in the village with some dresses made by Pastor Mark’s mom and one of the small groups at Fox River. They loved it!
The hole left behind after the dirt was hauled away to be turned into mud. They will use the hole as a compost pile or pit latrine.
Jenni entertained the little girls with pictures from Haller Park.
Maddie’s helpers are all ready to play out door games during the Fun Days.
Jason is actually doing a Facebook live video while his crew is practicing to do a rhythm band with grades 4 - 6.