It’s been a busy week with remodeling and construction. It’s so exciting to see the progress being made.
A new septic tank was constructed this week. Contrary to my belief, we were able to get it done in time for church this morning. Once it has set, men will climb into the small openings to remove the wood framing and metal poles that are holding the forms in place.
Building a new septic system…
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Rough plumbing is now in place inside the new medical and dental rooms. Now we are running the outdoor pipes that will go into the new septic tank.
plumbing at the school and medical clinic
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Door and window fabrication and installation were finished up this week.
Working on the doors and windows in the new clinic rooms
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We received barrels this week from World Wide Lighthouse Missions (Manchester, CT) and Nora Walker (who received the Girl Scout Gold Award for her work getting school supplies to us). Renord, Marie Ange, Lex and I worked hard unpacking and organizing school, office and medical supplies, musical instruments, peanut butter and more, just in time for Christmas. Thank you!!!
Donations from Nora Walker and the Clifton Lutheran Church
Donations from the World Wide Lighthouse Missions
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It costs $150 to ship a barrel from Boston to Haiti and there is no weight limit. If your church, business or other organization would like to collect needed supplies and send them to be utilized here in Haiti, please contact us for more details.
Pastor Kevin Groder shared a message of encouragement at this morning’s service at the church in Thozin. Gama did a great job translating, too.
Church service in Thozin
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Pastor Lex preached in St. Etienne. I see that Marie Yves’ baby, Tabitha, caught his attention.
Church service in St Etienne
Pastor Lex and Tabitha
The view around the church in St Etienne
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Wednesday we will be sharing Christmas day with several other missionary families here at the missionary compound. In preparation, our family took a trip into the capitol city of Port-au-Prince to go grocery shopping. There were some neat things to see along the way and we appreciated the effort the store put into decorating for the holidays.
Port-au-Prince