DAY 2-WORK

Our group was split into 2 and one group stayed at Camp Shalom to work on the new school building, the other group went to a church in Chuixchumal , where they are preparing to start a school building project. Our mission was to build a Shed to store wood and tools. What a joy to get to know people who you can’t communicate via talking with. Nonetheless, it was a great day topped off by playing soccer with a group of children that came to the church and are sponsored though Compassion International, there was estimated 200 kids. After a nice shower and work stoppage at 3:30pm it was finally time to relax. Or so we thought. Across the driveway is a soccer field. We were invited to play soccer with some guys who were obviously just looking for warm bodies to stand on the field. The altitude of almost 8000ft above sea level almost put me in cardiac arrest. Don’t worry spouses of the older people of the group. Pastor Mike was the oldest “Friendship Player” and I am currently 38. The attitudes are great, the food is incredible, the work is fun, and God is being glorified.

Red & Yellow, Black and White, they are precious in His sight.

I will save stories about my new friend Loran Anderson who is our “Leader” for this trip. I will tell you he is 85 and lived at Camp Shalom for 30 years. He is a saint despite the fact he is an Ohio State fan. I have learned to love him anyway J. My hope is to have as much passion as he does when I am that old. (Lord Willing)

We look forward to a night of debriefing and also a day of worship and celebration tomorrow as we witness the placing of the cornerstone at the new school. No work on Sunday just a day to focus on God.