We're waiting in the Atlanta airport for our final flight home. I've missed a few days of the blog, it's been a real whirwind. We fnished the walls and roof of the church and about 3/4 of the bathroom, so we exceeded our goal and finished at the end of the day on Tuesday. Tuesday night we had a special dedication service with the local church that was just wonderful. The church was apcked, including the Huaquillas TV station interviewed Lenson and Carmen and filmed the bells playing. This church will grow - it's got a great core team, great location and a wonderful neighborhood opportunity. The church was really touched but the gifts and our presence and it was hard to leave. We became really attached to the people of the church. The last day ... read more

I missed posting to the blog yesterday. Every day is a full day. Breakfast is at 6AM. Construction starts at 7AM. We have lunch onsite and then the VBS heads back to prep. VBS starts at 3PM. We had back, have dinner at 6PM and thenthe evening meetings are at 7:30. We're back at the hotel at 10PM. Every day has been really full. We have completed the levels of blocks on the church. We have just the front and back top apex portions to do and then the roofing so we are making really great progress. The food has been wonderful. A local church memer helps us with shopping and cooking and she is a nutritionist. VBS has now grown to 150 children. Everyone was a little overwhelmed the first day, but today was really ... read more

Well, we made it, with all 56 pieces of luggage. Every single one checked through. Every single one made it just fine, including Emmy´s giant Christmas boxes and the handbells. Although a little late, we got a good night´s sleep in Guayaquil and headed to Huaquillas in the morning. Another road trip - 1 5 hour bumpy ride and we were there. But what a memorable greeting by the church. We met with the church and have our game plan for construction, VBS and the evangelism meetings. Here we go, tomorrow is a fullday.... read more

In a few days we will be in Ecuador. Who are we? We are members and friends of Vallejo Central Seventh Day Adventist Church. A group of us are going there to help with the building of a church. So stay tuned for progress reports and pictures of the construction team and site. Our group will also sponsor VBS (Vacation Bible School). I will be one of the persons leading the craft class for VBS. I am very excited about that and of course very nervous. However I know as long as Christ is in it all will be well. And I know He will be because we will also have a Spiritual Team with us. As I said above, stay tuned. There will be lots of news coming out of Ecuador in the next few ... read more

Introduction North America » United States » California » Vallejo By Vallejo CentralJuly 9th 2007We would like to introduce you to our amazing team. We have finalized all of the members of the team who will be attending. Here's a chance to get to know a little about your fellow teammates. The planning effort is going well. The VBS team is especially starting to put a lot of effort into the program planning. Please continue to post your pictures and a few words about yourself here.... read more