Today the team really settled into the routine of the trip. The schedule is becoming a bit more predictable and the jet lag has passed. The team arrived at the Point of Hope Development Center first thing in the morning to continue the work project only to be side tracked by the Christmas program for the 60 preschool children at 11:00. Today the youngest children (3 yrs old) got to show off some of their educational skills to their parents. I am not 100% sure what the children spoke about in the beginning of the show but I think it was a Christmas poem. The children then sang some Christmas carols and received a gift from ACF/Fundatia Buckner along with a gift bag of a blanket, fruit, and other goodies.
After a lunch of soup & sarmale, which resemble cabbage rolls, the team was back to work finishing the sheet rock. Being a bunch of amateur carpenters, and using sharp and heavy objects, I am happy to report that no injuries occurred! The team did a great job of staying focused on the job at hand even though some of the after-school children were wandering by the room with construction.
One other thing that happened today was a live interview with WDLM radio out of the Quad Cities. Dennis Huston and myself shared with the listeners what was going on with our team and the difference the work we were doing was having on the children and families we serve. Dennis did a great job of conveying the feelings of the trip to the people of the Quad Cities. We even gt a plug in for Christ United Methodist Church in East Moline.
Tomorrow I am hoping to post a few more pictures of everything going on with the team, the activities, and the construction project. The big item for tomorrow is the home visits we will be doing. The team will get a chance to visit some homes of children who attend the Point of Hope and say thanks to the parents for letting us help them shape their child's spiritual nature as well as help with their physical and emotional sides. Please pray for the team as we continue to look for ways to make a difference in the lives of children. Thank you for your support!!
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5 comments:
Wonderful!! What a productive day the team had. Not a dull moment it sounds like. So sorry I missed the live interview. Continue your work and continue to enjoy your adventure.
I wish we'd have heard the interview - I'm sure you did a great job, and it's always nice to get in a plug for CUMC. We're all looking forward to more pictures tomorrow - Blessings & Peace
Illinois - you can be proud of the team you sent. They are some hard-working guys. Be sure and tell your preacher so the next time the church building needs a little work... It's really great getting to know and work with such fine guys. Oh, and that gal from Texas is the best!
I have a link to the radio interview. You can probably copy and paste it into your browser. I am so proud of you all! God Bless! http://www.moodyradioqc.fm/rdo_programToday.aspx?id=47951
So glad construction is going well. Sorry I didn't get to hear the radio broadcast. Thanks Dawn for posting the link. Keep doing the great work. ContInued prayers. Miss you dad!
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