New Church in Sucre

The last month or so has been busier than most. Lots of new experiences, travels, and the like. About 4 weeks ago we went to the city of Sucre. Aileen and I were sent there to aid a work team in the construction of a Church. Originally, a team of 10 men were set to make the trip from the States to help out, but that team was cut down to 2. Pastors from surrounding areas were petitioned for help to compensate for the lack of man-power, and as a result we the opportunity to work side by side with some amazing people for a little more than a week. A number of the men who came spent 15 hours or more on a bus (one way) to come and work long days and give of themselves.

A new building is much-needed. The building they currently meet in is approximately 12ft wide by 20ft long, lit by a single 60-watt bulb. During services, the congregation would spill outside, and people would have to sit in the dirt. A dog would sometimes jump from the adjacent building onto the tin roof and walk around, making it difficult to hear. When it rained it was impossible to hear anything. This picture is taken as the church starts to fill in at the beginning of a Sunday night service. My back was flat against the back wall with a wide-angle lens.




Passing buckets to pour the cement columns.




Inside the church after the puntales (supports) were completed.


The work team in front of the new building, minus Aileen, who was working in the kitchen, and a few others.

Unfortunately, we had to leave before we could see the roof poured (they had to await the arrival of some materials). It was definitely a blessing to us to be a part of the experience. We learned a lot from the men and women working there. Everyone was humble, encouraging, hard-working, and joyful in all things. That's such a rare and unique thing to be a part of. Thank you to everyone who was praying for this project. This church now has room to continue its growth! Please pray that the new building is filled as well.