El Salvador Update

Jody Simeck from the El Salvador team called today to update us on the trip. She said the team is doing great. Everyone arrived fine on Friday and then they drove to Santa Ana. On Saturday they worked with some local homeowners, doing painting and moving blocks and getting their muscles stretched out for the week. Sunday the team had a day of rest and enjoyed worshipping with Cristo Rey. Pastor Carlos, the pastor there, began worship by sharing more about the ministry of the church. The Sheridan team visits Cristo Rey annually, and enjoys time with this wondeful congregation. Currently there are three Habitat teams there working: one California and Texas, one team from Michagan, and the Sheridan team. They have been able to meet and spend time with some of the workers they have worked with in the past. One small joy is seeing a baby that was born last year on her first birthday this year. Sunday afternoon the group took an excursion to a lake by a volcano and enjoyed some swimming and R&R. Today they are starting two new houses and doing a lot of digging out roots and septic lines. Part of the Global Village is a daycare building, which was completed on the teams first year in El Salvador. In past years it has not been operational, but they were excited to share that the daycare is now open and serving community children. They team is all healthy and enjoying their time in El Salvador. Please join me in continuing to pray for the team, their safety, and their work in El Salvador. -Pastor John