Friday, July 15, 2011
We had a short shower after we got to the church. The men finished the work they have supplies for yesterday. Today they're just cleaning up, sorting tools and loading things up. The youth are preparing for the Children's Ministry from 10-2 today "Splish Splash Fun in the Son". Kristi & Kaitlin got here last night. Teresa is doing a Women's Ministry tonight at the church. We had over 50 kids from the church and community come to our children's ministry. They really enjoyed the games and crafts Kristi had planned for them. Some older boys showed up and some of our group played football with them. "Idle Hands Make Much Mischief" Since we weren't working today, the men were relaxing. They made easy targets. Ray Mitchell became a walking billboard for some of the girls. "Would You Just Look At That" People kept coming today. We served well over 100 people lunch today!!! At the end of the day several of us went into the church and wrote scriptures and messages to the church on the church structure. They had done this when they were originally building the church. One night they had a prayer meeting and gave everyone a permanent marker to write scriptures and messages on the framework.
We have had a great week meeting and making friends with the people of Hackleburg and those that are working to rebuild the town as well as others staying in our hotel. It has been an experience we will never forget.