
After a very difficult and stressful week we have the opportunity to start over. We are thankful for that! Last week everything that could go wrong did. All of us at Ancla were pretty discouraged. Everyone put in their best but it seemed nothing could work out as we hoped. The bible teaches us in James 1:1 that we are to be joyful in the midst of trials. That is tough to do at times, and after last week I think that it is time to throw a "Consider it Joy" Fiesta!!! Why not celebrate the amazing work that God is doing here at Ancla by having a party once and awhile!
With a new week upon us the third Reinland Sommerfeld Church group has arrived. It is a new beginning for us with new people. We are so blessed by these people. Many of them are people that we have known for many years and they have been here before, some of them are new friends and we are thankful for the blessing of new relationship.
We are so thankful that God brings people like these to walk along side of and encourage us when we feel a bit down. Every time we host a team we feel that God has hand selected each person to fill a specific need and once again, we know that God sent just the right people. Praise Him!
Henry is busy pulling wires. Him and Tim have been pulling all the wires for the plug boxes. Next is light fixtures.
Peter is mounting plug boxes
This mornings devotions were lead by Dave Peters. A very fitting devotion on the calling of a missionary.
The brains behind it all. This is Mike, David and Don discussing the plans and making sure every detailed is covered.
Yes, we like Chain saws! Abe made a jig for our jain saw and he is cutting out the grooves that we need to place the wire.
Abe is fishing conduate through the wall.
Dave is still productive even though he only has the use of one hand right now. He is cutting all the wire that will mount the wire rolls for stucco.
As the construction of the house continues, the construction of the utilities room begins. This room will house all the electrical panels that will supply the ranch. This includes all the electrical panels for the pump as well. In addition to that, we have also made room for the solar system components that we want to install this year. It will be very good to have all of this equipment out of the sun and the dust.
In addition, all of our water storage and filters will be in this room. In the near future we would like to add a purification system so that we can fill our own 5 gallon bottles.
Erica is cutting blocks to lenght with the jig that Mike built last year
Eldon is making some adjustments to the conduate.
With these blocks, all the seams need to be taped so that they stay together
Lots of Tape!
Raymond and Erica are paying attention to the fine details. Making sure the building is nice and square!
Exciting to see the building come up. Should be standing by the end of the week
Raymond is making sure its all straight
Its concrete time. These ladies are working hard and making it happen. We are so blessed for all the hard work and dedication
In this picture Peter is pouring the concrete into the foam block and Erica is tamping the concrete down, ensuring that it flows right to the bottom
Its hard work filling those pails!
Having a great time working together. It is so much fun to see everyone participating and have a great time together.
Of course we always have sewing to do. Every day the pile is getting bigger!
If you have ever been here your mouth will water at the sight of Marilin's famous chilli Relleños! Always a favourite. Much more great food to come :)
The ladies are chatting about all the clothing that has needed to be repaired. Leah is facinated with the sewing machine
Everyone takes a chance to beat Julio at Crokinol. He has become our Ancla Crokinol Champ!
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Lord, I dedicate all your Children to you. I do not know their names or who they are,
nevertheless, let your kingdom come in all it's glory.