Up-date pictures and report.

We received the pictures and the following up-date from Steve today.


Hi all! I wanted to send you all a quick update on Pastor Durand, his house
and all.
I was in Esperanza yesterday holding a workshop on Project Phillip (Bible
League cell group ministry), which had very good turnout and response. I
also got to attend the Esperanza church for part of Sunday School and it was
packed as usual; I saw and greeted lots of people and many sent greetings;
same at the house. It was a quick stop at the house due to a heavy schedule
and although I saw quite a few neighbors, there were a number that I didn't
see. It was great to see so many people.

Anyway, I am including some photos of the house as of yesterday: note that
the roof is on, and that they added another row of block above the bond beam
for additional height. Also, they stripped the stucco off the original
walls due to its deterioration, and even broke up the old floor. They also
filled and poured new floors in the two back rooms; put finished edges on
all door and window openings, and stuccoed the porch roof, beams and column.
So they are making a lot of progress. Obviously they have not moved in but
I attribute that to the fact that they are trying to do a lot of details,
extras, finishing touches, etc, and doing things right even if it means more
money and delaying moving in. Probably a wise choice in the long run.
Also, they apparently have a Canadian contact that has offered to help pay
for finishing the house, so no doubt they are counting on that and
therefore, working on the quality instead of rushing to move in.

We trust that all are well!

Blessings in Christ.

Steve