Church construction work

It was a blessing to have Chris and Josh come from New Zealand to help with the construction work at the church. Over $5,000 was given by New Zealand churches as well as from these two businessmen. The new church building was able to get closed in with bricking the walls and putting wood walls to the peak of the roof. Outside walls to the church property were able to be painted.

 Gutters were installed to drain the water away from the building.

 Pictured below is Chris, who is constructing a wall made of plywood to close up the peak.

 A bigger church sign was made to hang up for all to see. The land-lady who is renting the property to the church is not happy that we painted the house/property and hung this sign as she is a devoted Catholic and we are making it very obvious that we are a Baptist Church. She was told that we were a Baptist Church but I don't think she realized how obvious we would make it. Praying for her to see the truth.

 New spotlights were added to better light up the stage. New electric wires, switches, and audio cables were installed as well as new speakers and microphones ordered. The sound will be much better in the church with the building closed in and newer sound system installed.

 The carpenter (church member) installs a new door leading into the stage area.

 Brick laying to close in the church building.

 Josh wires two wooden ladders together to reach high enough to hang up the new sign. He adapted to the Peruvian ways quickly and took risks.

 The land-lady lives on the second floor and didn't want her floor to be painted but left its orange color. We're praying that she changes her mind so that the colors don't clash.

 The church now has a new sign and painted walls.

 Cement stairs have been added leading up to the stage. This also makes it more comfortable for "alter calls" and kneeling for prayers.

 Chris, Josh, and Carlos framing in the wood wall to close in the church.

 Mid-week service during the construction process. Chris and Josh did their best to understand the new language of Spanish.

 Kelsi Brock along with other church ladies help with the painting.

 Each day the workers would walk over to the market (one block away) for a lunch menu and good fellowship.

 Chris forms a smiley face with his food. It took two weeks for the Peruvians to understand his teasing and constant humor but played along with him as well.