Home Safe and Sound

Sorry for only providing one post to this blog as we were in Texcoco but we were very busy with building of the church as well as the evenings with various outings to homes for bible study and dinner at Silvestre's home.

The pictures say it all.  Thanks to all who were praying for our safety and for our time there.  Terry Bassett is doing well and was able to help out as much as he could by the end of the week.  Silvestre, Salvador and the rest of the church body send their love and prayers to all who have come to minister to their church either through building or VBS.  They are very much looking forward to seeing another crew from Salem Heights come back in July.

Was great also to see Bryan and his family on Thursday and Friday.  The kids have grown so much and helped us on the project as well.

The link to all 500+ photos and videos is below.  These are the full resolution files and you may download as you want.  These are all the photos from all nine of the men that went as well as what Joann took while we were there.  There are a few more that were taken today that will be added soon.

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We have arrive and started...

... to build the second floor.  It is late tonight as I upload a few of these photos.  All is well and we are getting alot done.  Sure miss the Michiganders who mix the concrete.  Now I see how hard work that is.  Tuesday night and 95% of the second floor walls are done.  Two Bond beams are done.  Will be finishing all walls for the second floor before we are done as well as all the bond beams is our goal.  Enjoy these few photos and I will upload more when I am not so tired.  Thank you all for your prayers - they are felt.

One note that needs prayer.  Terry Bassett had heart trouble the very first morning with extremely high blood pressure.  He went to the hospital immediately and was treated.  Continue to pray for him as he recovers for his health and his thoughts as he would MUCH rather be working than watching.  It will still be a few days before he is able to help out at all.

Thanks again for your prayers and support.

Another Construction Trip

Nine men from Salem Heights Church have left to continue the building process of this church.  They will be spending one week in Texcoco with Rolland and Joanne Smith continuing to build on the church as well as minister through home groups etc.  If it is like past trips then these men will be ministered to in a might way by this small group of believers in Texcoco that love the Lord.

Stay tuned for many more pictures to come in the next week.

The Sewer Line has Started

Here are a few more pics that have been sent to me regarding the Church Construction.  This Sunday (April 29) they will be meeting at the new church building for the first time and perhaps continue to meet there.

Latest Photos

here are the latest photos of the church building.  All the supports have been removed from the ground floor so you can see ho the second floor was poured.  The two columns that were added to support the beams are clear to see.

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The Second Floor has Started!

Praise God!!!  They have started to build the second floor walls.  The floor is hard enough and they are starting to remove the temporary supports. Click the link below to view more pictures

Second Floor Walls Photos HERE

Keep praying for the building team and the attendees of the church.

Here is another snippet from an email I received from Rolland about that house on the corner as we drove into the site.

We are making friends with the neighbors around the church property. The funny, little two-story house as you turn onto the street where the construction site is houses three families who are all related. There are 8 children who live there. Jo Ann was able to meet the women who live there and talk about the Lord. They have had some exposure to the gospel and expressed an interest in spiritual things. Pray for Juana and her sister Claudia and whoever else lives in that house! Your input and prayers are much appreciated.

Second Floor Walls Photos HERE

The Roof/Ceiling is Poured!!!

Praise God that the building now has a second floor and a ceiling.  Click the link to see many pictures of the roof pour day.  You will notice a cement mixer....  I guess without our people there, they needed a motorized device to mix the concrete.  I'm sure that it is not mixed as well as our crew!!!

Look and enjoy - Comment as you want.

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