Friday Night
Ray and I built tables all day. We finished the last 8 foot table and started working on the 4 foot tables. We decided we would only build the tops and give Bob the instructions on how to add the legs to the tables. He can then instruct the next team on completing these tables. Vernie worked on a variety of projects during the day including completing the cutting of the parts for the tables and one 8 foot screen for the clinic.
Thursday night we put together bags of clothing, soap, and candy to give to the 5 men that we have been working with at the care center. This morning after we prayed and before we began to work, we gave them the bags. They were so grateful. Samson spoke for the rest and he explained how they appreciated that we came so far to help build this important orphan care center. He asked us to take back to our churches much thanks in the name of each of the member of their team. I was really touched by Samson’s sincerity. During the day, as each man finished work, he came to us and bid us ‘bon voyage’.
We also put together bags for the cooking crew that we will give them Saturday at lunch.
I didn’t go to the cyber café tonight because we all had to pack our luggage that will be checked with Air France. Although we don’t leave until Sunday, we have to check our backs tomorrow morning and get a seat assignment. Everyone who has been in and out of CAR talks like the only thing worse than going through the airport on arrival is going through the airport when you leave.
There is certainly some misplaced priorities within the government agencies in this country. When Steve and Ron came back from their trip to a Pastor M’boi Andre’s church, one of the things they noticed is how the infrastructure of the CAR seems to be deteriorating rapidly, at least outside the city. It isn’t much better in Bangui. But people just go about their daily routines while the government leaders are getting rich. Pray for revival in this country.
Thursday night we put together bags of clothing, soap, and candy to give to the 5 men that we have been working with at the care center. This morning after we prayed and before we began to work, we gave them the bags. They were so grateful. Samson spoke for the rest and he explained how they appreciated that we came so far to help build this important orphan care center. He asked us to take back to our churches much thanks in the name of each of the member of their team. I was really touched by Samson’s sincerity. During the day, as each man finished work, he came to us and bid us ‘bon voyage’.
We also put together bags for the cooking crew that we will give them Saturday at lunch.
I didn’t go to the cyber café tonight because we all had to pack our luggage that will be checked with Air France. Although we don’t leave until Sunday, we have to check our backs tomorrow morning and get a seat assignment. Everyone who has been in and out of CAR talks like the only thing worse than going through the airport on arrival is going through the airport when you leave.
There is certainly some misplaced priorities within the government agencies in this country. When Steve and Ron came back from their trip to a Pastor M’boi Andre’s church, one of the things they noticed is how the infrastructure of the CAR seems to be deteriorating rapidly, at least outside the city. It isn’t much better in Bangui. But people just go about their daily routines while the government leaders are getting rich. Pray for revival in this country.
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