Wednesday 6-3-09 from Bobby.
Wow what a day! We started work at the site at 07:30 this morning. That means that we got up early,
young folks and all. I am so proud
of our young people. They have come together and worked as a real team.
I was sort of a grumpy old guy when we started on Monday and could not figure out
why the boys couldn’t operate some of the tools, like a screw gun for putting up
drywall. Then, Tuesday I slowed down
and actually gave them some instructions and they took off and did a great job. We will finish the drywall tomorrow and get some mud work done. The girls
have worked harder than all of us, scraping the floor, which they finished today. They are all fantastic people and their parents and Church can be proud of them.
We saw the big fire today as we were leaving the island and tonight I talked with
a Galveston firefighter who is also the arson investigator. More about that later. Now I
am going to bed and let our fearless leader take over and upload some pics.
Thanks to all who sent us here. Bobby
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My Blog 6-3-2009 Galveston Mission Trip
What a day!
We started on the job site at 7:30 this morning. I must admit that
it was a little slow getting the students up, however; once we got going, it was
all good. God continues to bless the ministry on the island. Today, our group finally
finished the scraping upstairs.
By tomorrow, the sheet rock should be done and then
on to mudding and taping.
I am so proud of our students. They have been wonderful.
They have done everything that has been asked of them even when it wasn’t exactly
what they wanted to do. Our sponsors continue to shine as they lead our students
and show them how to do the tasks that are given. In my opinion, they have done
us all proud.
We did have a little free time this afternoon and took a ride down
to the Strand and visited the Chocolate Factory. Talk about a kid in the candy store!
Tonight we joined our host church and my home church, First Baptist La Marque for
worship.
They asked me to lead and I had several of the students join me. It was
a sweet time of fellowship had by all. We feel your prayers from 450 plus miles
away and thank you so much for this opportunity to represent our church but most
importantly our Lord and Savior.
Until next time, Keep Looking Up!
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