Time is already passing by before our eyes; many of the group members cannot believe that we are rapidly approaching the half way mark of our journey. Today was a very strenuous, yet successful day. The day started very early as we hit the road around 7:30 am to begin work at the church, and our last group did not return from their handwork at the tent until almost ten o’clock at night.  Again, the suds were flying in the tent and the hammers were at full force. However, we had a new fun toy today to make our lives a bit easier while cleaning the tents, a power hose. It wasn’t long before the half of the team were up at least ten feet in the air on scaffolds brushing the roof of the tent while another person sprayed the layers of dirt with water. Jarrett, like a lil kid in a candy store, had a blast using the power hose, which shot water out at painful speed that was sure to pulverize everything in its path.  By the end of the day, the team members with the help of a few locals from the church had dug holes for a series of lights to be placed around the church, made concrete spread the concrete in varies locations, finished the second room of hardwood floors, and cleaned the walls and tall roof of the church tent.

                  The food here is amazing! During the workdays, we jump at every chance that we can get to take an ice crème break; the fresh made coconut ice crème is the best. Later in the day we ate at an amazing local restaurant and ate an amazing dish called churascos. Each time we prayer, Pastor Steve asks everyone to put their hands in the air during prayer. “If you don’t raise your hands, you don’t eat.” he warns. Even in the restaurants, we could see the power of the influence of the church; we saw others in the restaurant use the same method to bless their food. The power of the Lord is upon this church, and we are excited and blessed to share in the advancement of His kingdom.