Building Day Numero Uno

Today was a wonderful first building day. As a team, we were able to work alongside the kind, hardworking and welcoming community and finish 4 homes. It was amazing to create relationships with the locals, and show Gods love through children's ministry. My family and I were also given the chance to interview a local family, which opened our eyes to the struggles they face, and allowed for God to work through my Mother.

The family we interviewed received one of the first houses we built today. They were a joyful family even upon facing tough times this year. The previous farming season yielded a very small and pour crop. As the family lives off of the money and food they gain from farming corn, rice, and beans, the small crop translates to an inability to pay for the rented farmland and a limited amount of food. They are unsure of how they will be able to provide food for themselves in the coming months.


God really worked through my mother today. The mom of the family we interviewed had been in a bus accident years ago and fractured her femur. She received surgery to fix it, and has been in great pain ever since. As my mom is a physiotherapist, she was able to provide exercises to strengthen the leg and hip, which will hopefully reduce pain in years to come.



Children's ministry was a huge success! There were around 60 children who came for a nearby school. They enjoyed coloring and making crafts with us, and were very happy. Their principle had a huge connection with the them and was a big proponent for his community. One of our translators Patricia, a community leader, and a few of us took some time to help clean and wash two of the children, one with special needs. It was amazing to see the community leader and Patricia be the hands and feet of Jesus.

Tomorrow is another building day and we are excited to build four more homes! Stay tuned for upcoming blog updates. Please keep our team in your prayers.