We are now becoming familiar with our new accommodations and settling into our daily work routine. Within the school building are a couple of apartments, one where the missionaries live and one for service teams. We are sleeping in bunk beds with mosquito nets and wake up around 6:30am (the roosters have already been up for about 3 hours). Breakfast consists of cold cereal (with warm milk) and PBJ sandwiches (no toaster or refrigerator) followed by devotions at 7am - we begin work at 7:30am. Before the school day started we had the privilege of watching all the kids lineup in the playground, sing some worship songs and listen to a Bible story.
The block was delivered early this morning so four of the team were able to complete two walls to protect some pump equipment from soccer balls. Other team members continued with the cabinet making, painting and filling holes to keep the bats out. We were also able to complete some minor repairs in the missionary apartment. Lunch and dinner are provided for us by the cooks and we eat here at the school - the food is generally very good. While working we are accompanied by the constant sound of the volcano erupting - it sounds like being in a continuous thunder storm that lasts all day and all night! This evening the ash cloud drifted over to us here at the school, covering EVERYTHING in a thick layer of ash.
While the rest of the team was working here at Zapote today, Pastor Pablo returned to San Lucas to meet with Pastor Merari. The purpose of his trip was to build relationship with the Galilea church there and hear about their mission and vision to reach out into the local community with church planting, discipleship and the construction of more schools.
Continuing to pray for good health, physical stamina and that you would make an impact in the lives of the students and their families in Zapote as each of you cope with the rugged conditions. I know that the excitement the 200+ students bring each day helps recharge your batteries. Have a great day. Neil
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