Work day at Nazaret Curch

After 5 days of driving out to the school in Zapote we were glad to have a short 15 minute drive out to the Nazaret church for our work day on Saturday. One of our goals this year was to start to develop stronger relationships with the local churches. We were able to do this on Saturday by working alongside local church members on a number of construction projects at the church. The projects included building some new bathrooms, installing a cistern and painting an exterior wall. With the support money we raised we were able to purchase all the supplies needed for these projects. As we only had one day of work at the church we weren't able to complete these projects but the local church members will be able to continue the work when we are gone. Highlights of the day included digging a hole 8' wide by 5' deep, enjoying a delicious lunch prepared by the pastor's wife, torching an ant colony and of course getting to know some of the people we were working alongside. This was an important first step in encouraging and developing relationships with the Nazaret church - we look forward to developing this further next year - Lord willing.