Day 8 - Friday

Construction

Today we finished (for the most part) the construction projects. There were a few minor things that we did not have time to finish, specifically putting the shelves in the snack shop.

Mike finished a few small things on the floor of the fellowship hall and the rest of us primed and painted like crazy. We were able to get two coats of paint on all of the walls and we finished installing the doors on the snack shop.

The largest setback was when the door did not fit in the hole. When we framed the walls for the snack shop, the bottom corner by the door got bumped about an inch and a half, making it impossible to fit the door. This was especially frustrating because we already painted the snack shop inside and out. We had to dig into the wall and remove one of the 2x4s that was framing the door so that we could make it fit. After a few stressful hours, we finally had it looking good.

I speak for all of us when I say that I am tired, weak, and sore, but also excited to hear about how God will use the work we did to further His Kingdom here on earth through His servants at Vroom Street Church who can now use their facility to better reach their community.

John


VBS

This is out last day, the children went to the Botanical Gardens and we stayed and cleaned the church. The Lord is truly in it all. So much fellowship as we work with the \
Children, prepare foods, lay out our sleeping attire and beds for the night. We’re up in the A.M. to start each new day. We talked today about “God sightings,” It wasn’t hard to see Him work in every day situations. Watching Jeff work with children who can’t speak much English, he has great ability to communicate and to teach. Craft could be hectic but with the Godly message Lori brought with it, it was a success.

I loved this trip. Actually I’m the oldest one there and my first mission trip. I think I learned more then the kids.

A little girl named Jessica told me more about China and her family, she drew pictures of them. Her Mother, sister, brother & Aunt. Her little brother 4yrs. and sister 2 yrs, actually cousin, are still in China. They will join them when they are five. This is common, the little ones stay with Grandparents.

We are now on our way home, traffic is awful so now we are preparing for the greatest God sighting “A successful trip home,” Thank You Jesus
Working with the team in New York was an amazing experience. Their love for the children apparent, but the children are easy to love. They really get into the music, and you should see our team get into it. Love of Jesus is in the hearts of all.

All in all everything we did was a blessing. Many walks through the different cultures left us awe inspired and tired. I’m so amazed at how late the streets stay alive no matter where we’d walk. The market places in China Town was most interesting, some fruits and vegetables I didn’t recognize, and oh the fish and turtles. Not such a good smell.

Well, I can say my prayers were answered this week and I thank all of you who prayed for us, I know it made a difference. God Bless You.
We will be getting home this evening and will share on Sunday at church, hope to see you there. Love to all of you Jane