This post was viewed on Lakeside Church's blogspot...written by Jim Record
We started the day with a great devotional by Marty, about the giving of yourselves to
God without question. Then went to see and interview some people on the street. Emily and Stephanie are doing some film work for some of the spanish t.v. stations in the sac area. Met some of the families that are going to get a house. Their grandmother is 76 and preparing to be with the Lord - please pray for comfort and no pain. Grandfather is 84 and cannot hear and is broken hearted - please pray for his comfort. Then went to the construction site on the other side of town and met the family. We proceeded to start framing on the concrete slab and at the end of the day had walls up! We just need to put in window and door frames and then roof. Dave, Tory, Collean and Lynn played soccer with the older kids at the end of the day. God bless you all and have a great happy new year. Jim
Monday, December 31, 2007
We Have Arrived!
We have arrived in Ica! HURRAY!! It has taken 2 days to get to our final destination here in Ica and we are all very happy to unpack our bags. WOW what a journey it has been to get here ......The final 6 hour bus ride from Lima Peru to Ica was a very eye opening experience for all of us. The devastation from the earthquake has left many towns in rubble and the people have set up make shift shelters out of whatever they could gather . We have been reminded how grateful and blessed we are.
We will be starting work on our first house this morning Monday........The team is very excited to meet the families we will be building the homes for........We will have more details and pictures this afternoon......Until then, Love and Hugs to all of you from all of us here in Ica
We will be starting work on our first house this morning Monday........The team is very excited to meet the families we will be building the homes for........We will have more details and pictures this afternoon......Until then, Love and Hugs to all of you from all of us here in Ica
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Ica, Peru
Lee sets out for Ica, Peru on Friday! The group will be departing Lakeside Church in Folsom, California on Friday December 28, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Please pray for God's protection for safe travels and good health for the team. Following two days of travel they plan to arrive in Ica, Peru on Sunday December 30, 2008 around 6:30 p.m.
Thank you so much to our share partners! We invite you to follow along as we come alongside Shelter Our World to develop greater favor for their work in Ica, Peru. In response to the long terms needs of the survivors of the August 15, 2007 earthquake that resulted in more than 60,000 homes being destroyed, our team will be participating in two low cost home construction projects and Christian outreach in the poor neighborhoods throughout Ica, Peru and the surrounding area.
Thank you so much to our share partners! We invite you to follow along as we come alongside Shelter Our World to develop greater favor for their work in Ica, Peru. In response to the long terms needs of the survivors of the August 15, 2007 earthquake that resulted in more than 60,000 homes being destroyed, our team will be participating in two low cost home construction projects and Christian outreach in the poor neighborhoods throughout Ica, Peru and the surrounding area.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Back to USA
We are back home safe and sound! I guess it's taken me a while to update the blog now that we are home! We are adjusting to the time change and culture shock. As many times as I've been on mission trips, it still amazes me when I get home and see how truly blessed we are. But I also am feeling as though part of me is left back in Africa. I love the people there. My heart goes out to them.
I tried to create a video but I must say that the quality on the computer looks quite poor compared to our actual pictures. I think I'm not very good at some of this Internet stuff! My age is showing. Anyway, if you'd like to try to view it, it can be seen at http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5576618264104974516 . Copy and paste the URL if you can't click on it!
Thanks again for all your prayers and support!
I tried to create a video but I must say that the quality on the computer looks quite poor compared to our actual pictures. I think I'm not very good at some of this Internet stuff! My age is showing. Anyway, if you'd like to try to view it, it can be seen at http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5576618264104974516 . Copy and paste the URL if you can't click on it!
Thanks again for all your prayers and support!
Friday, June 15, 2007
A Relaxing Day at the Beach
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OK, we don't have our beach pictures yet, so this one will do! We spent the day on the beach, relaxing, just like these hippos! We went to Macaneta Beach. We had to take a ferry over but the drive was well worth it! We started off with a jog down the beach, then some of the men helped the local fishermen pull in nets. We packed a picnic lunch, played football, and just had fun! At night Rodger BBQ'd steaks for us as a final hurray - the depindencia is done! Yea!We leave tomorrow at 11:40 for our long, long flights home. We'll have a 7 hour layover in Johannesburg. Please pray for a safe trip home!
Thursday, June 14, 2007
No Water and an AK47
We are truly experiencing Mozambican life! Today we noticed our water pressure was gone - come to find out that the city had turned off the water a few days ago and we had been using up the tank water. We were almost out of water in the tank. Plus, we were out of drinking water! It's a weird thought to be all out of water! Thankfully, the Lord supplied us with water. This morning we awoke to the water being turned back on and the drinking water will arrive in an hour or so.
What is this about an AK47? Yes, we had quite the experience last night. We went out to dinner and on the drive home in a dark alley we were pulled over by the policia. It is common for them to pull over drivers and ask for papers of the driver. Well, our policia was "policia with attitude." He demanded papers of not only the driver, but also out of all of us. We did not have any papers with us but we did not tell him that. Then another policia arrived with an AK47 and opened Lee's door demanding papers. Rodger knew he had no right to open the door or demand papers so he finally got him to close the door. In the mean time he continued to walk around the car with his rifle trying to intimidate us. Yes, he was intimidating! The other policia argued and argued with Rodger over the papers. I prayed that God would give us favor with this man. After quite a while of heated discussion and intimidation, they let us go. Rodger said it was the first time since 2000 that he was nervous of the policia. Back in 2000 he had an AK47 pointed to his face demanding money from the policia. He said that the stop was night "right" and he was going to call his friend who is a police inspector today and let him know what happened. Needless to say, we had quite an interesting evening! We are thankful for God's protection.
What is this about an AK47? Yes, we had quite the experience last night. We went out to dinner and on the drive home in a dark alley we were pulled over by the policia. It is common for them to pull over drivers and ask for papers of the driver. Well, our policia was "policia with attitude." He demanded papers of not only the driver, but also out of all of us. We did not have any papers with us but we did not tell him that. Then another policia arrived with an AK47 and opened Lee's door demanding papers. Rodger knew he had no right to open the door or demand papers so he finally got him to close the door. In the mean time he continued to walk around the car with his rifle trying to intimidate us. Yes, he was intimidating! The other policia argued and argued with Rodger over the papers. I prayed that God would give us favor with this man. After quite a while of heated discussion and intimidation, they let us go. Rodger said it was the first time since 2000 that he was nervous of the policia. Back in 2000 he had an AK47 pointed to his face demanding money from the policia. He said that the stop was night "right" and he was going to call his friend who is a police inspector today and let him know what happened. Needless to say, we had quite an interesting evening! We are thankful for God's protection.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
We’re tryin’ to catch up on our blogging! We’ve been busy. The depindencia is almost complete – finishing installing windows, hardware, painting. It’s looking beautiful! Larry and Lee installed cabinets and will soon be varnishing the windows. The only thing left is painting the floor. Yea! It’s going to be a great place for interns and visitors. We were laughing because from the outside it now looks better than the house.
Monday Pam and George went to Casas das Formigas – an orphanage/daycare type facility. The woman who started it is a 70 year old Brazilian. They have Bible classes along with classes in sewing, crochet, art, basketry (made from recycled school paper), shoe making, tapestry. Lynne hopes to get ideas for neighborhood programs. George was able to diagnose some of their computer issues.
Tuesday was our safari at Kruger Game Park in South Africa. We left the house at 4:45 AM and drove to South Africa. We spent the day appreciating God’s spendor in creation. We were able to see many rhinos, wildbeest, baboons, elephants, giraffe, hippopotamus, impalas, kudus, zebras, vervet monkeys, warthogs, and a leopard at the end of the day. We also saw many reptiles and birds.
Wednesday was another work day. The men finished up windows and installations. Pam and George went into town with Rodger. Lynne had spent the night at a friend’s house and after picking her up, her hand was accidentally slammed shut in the door of the van. It cut her finger and she may have 1-2 broken fingers. She and Rodger are still in town so we haven’t heard the latest. Please pray for Lynne! We hope to take them out to dinner tonight to help her out. George finished up computer work at the Christian school. Pam and Lynne’s friend Corrine went to the orphanage again. (Lynne planned on going but because of her injury she wasn’t able to go.) Again, it is overwhelming seeing the kids at the orphanage. There was one little girl – about 2 months old – that was very skeletal. She had the distended tummy and skin hanging on her arms. It is so sad seeing these sick kids that beg and beg to be picked up. I literally had 6 kids hanging on my legs trying to climb up into my arms. Don’t get me wrong – the orphanage does a great job with the supplies they have – they just need more help there.
We’re back out to work! Thanks for your prayers!
Monday Pam and George went to Casas das Formigas – an orphanage/daycare type facility. The woman who started it is a 70 year old Brazilian. They have Bible classes along with classes in sewing, crochet, art, basketry (made from recycled school paper), shoe making, tapestry. Lynne hopes to get ideas for neighborhood programs. George was able to diagnose some of their computer issues.
Tuesday was our safari at Kruger Game Park in South Africa. We left the house at 4:45 AM and drove to South Africa. We spent the day appreciating God’s spendor in creation. We were able to see many rhinos, wildbeest, baboons, elephants, giraffe, hippopotamus, impalas, kudus, zebras, vervet monkeys, warthogs, and a leopard at the end of the day. We also saw many reptiles and birds.
Wednesday was another work day. The men finished up windows and installations. Pam and George went into town with Rodger. Lynne had spent the night at a friend’s house and after picking her up, her hand was accidentally slammed shut in the door of the van. It cut her finger and she may have 1-2 broken fingers. She and Rodger are still in town so we haven’t heard the latest. Please pray for Lynne! We hope to take them out to dinner tonight to help her out. George finished up computer work at the Christian school. Pam and Lynne’s friend Corrine went to the orphanage again. (Lynne planned on going but because of her injury she wasn’t able to go.) Again, it is overwhelming seeing the kids at the orphanage. There was one little girl – about 2 months old – that was very skeletal. She had the distended tummy and skin hanging on her arms. It is so sad seeing these sick kids that beg and beg to be picked up. I literally had 6 kids hanging on my legs trying to climb up into my arms. Don’t get me wrong – the orphanage does a great job with the supplies they have – they just need more help there.
We’re back out to work! Thanks for your prayers!
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