Just Another Manic Monday

Today marked the first day of the last week for the crew from Steppin Out Missions, and it marked the beginning of another week of work for the remaining crew from ITEC of Don & Christine as well as Art. 

Don and Art were busy buzzing around the campus today like bumble bees. They began their day in yet another attic, and finished up another of the cabins, then worked their way across the campus ending up in the carpentry shop I think? As I walked by several times I could hear them yelling out different color combinations that were seemingly meaningless because the colors of the wires seem to change in mid air (literally!).  They are a good team and they continue to tidy things up in many of the buildings around the campus, trying to get ready for Camp in 2 weeks!

Art smiling in another attic.......seriously......he's got the Joy of the Lord!

Don said "Hey a picture of me actually working"

The crew from Steppin Out was able to finish 2 buildings on Saturday so a part from just some light cleaning and receptacle covers, they made their way over to the Girls Dorm and began the difficult process of sorting through the rats nest of wires and lamp chords that are draped through the attic. We will be showering and sleeping with no electricity tonight, but hey we are in Bolivia after all :-) Some of the Steppin Out guys made their way around the office complex, as well as the Dining Hall and made a few last minute changes as well and just made sure that the buildings were indeed done. 

John from Steppin Out enjoying a plaster bath !!

Ron and Syl (way in the corner) from Steppin Out in Boys Dorm Bath Attic

Gordon from Steppin Out is sick and tired of the light above his head not turning off!!

Boys Dorm with new lighting and electrical!

The ladies continued to do their artistry in the sewing room. I wasn't able to get over there today to get their picture, but I know that they were discussing their stitches at the dinner table and that's always a good sign. They are attempting to make 40 new table runners, and they have already made all new curtains for the Boys Dorm that was recently painted by the ladies from ITEC & SOM.

Yesterday we all enjoyed a day of rest and solitude. Many of us took hikes alone and just enjoyed being quiet before God and allowing His Holy Word and His Holy Spirit to minister to us on the Day of Rest. In the evening we attended the OEN church in San Isidro again and Joel Corley from Steppin Out was able to preach. The Lord was gracious and a woman in the congregation made a decision for Christ!

We really need your prayers, we are all tired, hot, and getting anxious for the finish line. God has done some many wonderful things on this trip and we don't want to lose our focus and drive now. Thank you for the encouragement and the Support through your Prayers!