Friday, January 3, 2014

Time has flown by and we have been very busy getting projects organized and done.  New Years Eve has past and the children were out of school New Years Day.  The team and children went to church about a half hour from Bapatla.  It was St. Marks Lutheran Church.  It seemed appropriate since both St Marks in St. Paul MN and St. Marks in Washington IL are very involved in helping the children of Reach Home.  The service was in telegue so the children could understand.  The pastor also asked if we would sing a few songs.  This seems common practice when a team of outsiders visits.  The service was very interesting...including a lizard going up Sylvia's back then jumping over her shoulder into the ladies in the next two rows.  I was sitting next to her, so was happy he liked her better.    The lumber for the desks and seats were delivered and the guys started promptly and cutting and putting the benches together.  25 tables and 25 benches.  The team of girls did the priming and painting them brown.  We were able to finish 18 tables and it was decided due to time that the older boys would be able to finish the project after we leave.  There is only so much time.  Other projects are to have the girls home painted -inside and out.  Fixing some major damage of falling concrete from the roof the the girls bathroom.  The building is in very poor condition, but painting and fixing it up will buy time until enough money can be raised to add onto the school were the boys stay.  It would be good to have all of the children in the same place for safety reasons.  We are getting the children bibles rebound.  Many sweaters and clothing were donated and the children love them.  We purchased sweaters for those that we didn't have enough for.  Pete is getting prices to have the school and boys hostel painted inside and out in order to keep it from deteriorating.   The slide for the children was fixed painted blue.  we are hoping to have the other playground equipment painted also.  Well tonight is the festival for the children.  100 widows will come and be served and also receive a new sari.  This is an amazing project that is the way for the children to give back to others.  We leave in the morning very early for the train and trip home.  We thank everyone for their support and prays to make these projects happen.  God Bless Penny Wright

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