Foundry UMC team

Last Saturday the Ardmore team headed home and a couple of hours later the Foundry team arrived. So much has been accomplished in the Drop-In Centre in the last couple of weeks on the re-modelling project and we want to say a huge thank you to both teams - for all the hard (and most often dirty) work and for the sacrifice of resources and time to come here. We trust that the effort you have put in will be rewarded and be eternally beneficial as kids come to know Christ and grow in their Christian walk as a result of having been in the centre.

Here the air is full of dust as a wall comes down and the central area is opened up.

Who says that only men should do the heavy, dirty work?

These women weren't afraid to get stuck into anything...

...while the men were quite comfortable in the kitchen...

...or cleaning out drains! This was a disgusting job but now the water can flow through the drainage system...

...so the toilets were cleaned up and are now usable thanks to lots more hard work

More grease was cleaned off the walls. Here one of the street kids help Fidel.

Boys and their dangerous toys get ready to cut some timber.

In between all the hard work there was time to eat and for missionaries to share their ministries. On Wednesday Tabitha and I went down and here I am (back to the camera) sharing about how we got involved in the ministry and what my new role is here. You should know from having followed this blog... Following the chat with the team Paty and I had a meeting with Sandra.

Here Andrew orientates the team before their visit to the streets.

The new gate arrives. It was made and installed by one of Alex's buddies who has a similar background but became a Christian about 5 years ago. He has agreed to help some kids learn his trade and his workshop is close by the centre. Praise God for this great contact and pray for more like it as we seek places to employ kids coming off the streets.

Electricians put in lots and lots of electrical sockets, especially in the newly refurbished workshop.

I get an unexpected gift of a cookbook. How lovely that this team had brought presents for everyone they met. It made us feel loved and special.

Finally the team organised a social event for some of the kids who had helped out during the week and those who normally go to the Friday evening service. Musical chairs is a great game for any nationality and any age!

The games were followed by food and a mini service. Thank you once again Foundry and Ardmore for all your hard work and your love for us, the kids, and the ministry.
God bless you all!