The Finished Product (roof)

By Dale Ohmart

The roof is done! Here are some pictures of the finished product, and also some pictures with the family we were helping, Jose & Merian Reyes, and their three sons (Ezekiel, Homer and Esteve). Jose is an incredibly hard worker!!! The older boys would run and get water for us whenever we needed - doesn't sound like much, but the climb up and down was 100 steps, ascending at an angle of approximately 60%. The youngest boy would grab a hammer or a shovel to try to help out whenever he had an opportunity. We will be able to share more information about the family and the project at our presentation on May 2nd, at our regularly scheduled worship service (10am).

The young man on the roof is named Santos. He met us at the airport with Jim when we arrived, and has been a very, VERY valuable help during our work. On the first night, Santos taught me a new song - Victory Is Mine - and I have really fallen in love with it. Santos is very talented musically (voice, guitar, keyboard, drums, etc) and as a worship leader. On Thursday night, he has invited me to play in their worship band and Jim has arranged with the pastor of the church for me to preach. He speaks some English, and he is helping us learn some Spanish. We celebrated the 13th birthday of his son, Zabdiel, tonight at dinner. His son plays drums for the worship band, so I will get to play with him, too. (Also, here is a look at some of the "experts" :D on our team. Apologies to Darren...didn't have anything from the front, but I wanted to make sure everyone knew he was with us.)