Starting to Work at the School

Well, I am sorry to say no post of the kids yet again.  We will try again tomorrow.  Today we did eye ministry and field clearing again.  The eye ministry worked for half the day at the Mukumba soccer field and we had the biggest crowd yet!  We served 45 people steadily over a 4 hour period and then broke for lunch back at camp.

The field clearing team finished up their work for the week today as well.  To get to and from these places, we use Jako’s tractor with the trailer attached to the back.  The team that went to the fields today were able to complete what was asked of them and they will be working around camp for the next couple of days.

Steve driving the tractor

The team in the rear trailer (minus Bill taking the picture)

Clearing stumps in the field

When the eye ministry finished, they broke for lunch and then worked with Alyssa at the school.  The walls and roof are up, but there is a lot of mess to clean up so that we can continue.  Dirt filled the floor and we needed to clear and clean the walls of excess plaster (don’t ask – the short of it is the builder who was helping goofed and is no longer working for Jako).  It was a dusty job!  We are hoping to get in there and finish cleaning up so that they can begin working again and complete the school building, such as adding doors, windows, etc.

Jako and Ryan drove to town today.  They picked up more building supplies, refueled the gas tanks and hopefully were able to purchase the bikes for the orphans from the VBS offering!  They haven’t returned yet, so when they come home we will see if they were able to get them!

Now for an update on our team mates.  Noah is feeling much better.  As you can see from the pictures today he was up and working in the field.  His throat does hurt a little.  But he is much better than yesterday.

Amber is still slowly recovering.  She has almost lost her voice and she had to nap today from being worn out and tired.  And Alyssa’s back still continues to act up on her in the evening after a long day.  So please continue to pray for the both of them.

And Fred woke up feeling nauseas  with stomach pains, so he stayed home from work today to try and recuperate.  He wasn’t sure if it was something he ate but whatever it was, it wasn’t settling well.  He did come visit the eye ministry today because he was close by.  He counseled a little and then left to rest again.  So please continue to keep him in your prayers as well.

Bill says hello to Hunni and the kids.  Love you.  Doing great here.  Happy Birthday Josh! 

Noah says love you and miss you Katie.

Sorry there is not much more to update you on, but we are not doing too many “new things” as of yet.  Hopefully we will be able to post about the children soon, when we are able to visit them while they are home.  Long walks to school make it difficult to spend time with them during the week.  By the time they get home, eat and take baths it’s bedtime.  But this weekend we should be able to do much more with them since they will be home.

Until next time…

Team Zambia 2011