Day 4

Another beautiful day in Pedernales.  We had sunshine and a breeze for breakfast which was right on time this morning.   Then off to the work site. 

Many local residents were there to work, including several children.  Kyle is discussing with our friend Coby the great job they are doing laying block.

We have been eating our lunch of bread and water with a treat of jerky from John Van Engen (Thanks John!) in their soon to be old church. 

 This is the progress that we made today.  Much of our progress is hidden in the concrete that was poured in the columns and window sills.

 

 

The bucket brigade from the cement mixing area into the church made things go quick and easy.  

We finished work a little early today and took some local residents back to their villages (many walk quite a ways to come help build!)  We were able to see another church that was built a few years ago that originally was started by the Spanish government as a water collection source.

This evening we spent some time learning more about the history of the country and the Anti-Hatian prejudice that exists here.  We also reflected on the great need we have seen and our call to help in whatever way we can.

Buenos Noches!