Fourth big post!

Has it really been two weeks since we arrived?! It feels like much less, but we have done so much.

The work on the building site has continued to progress, despite heavy rain. The first of the concrete pillars has now been started, and the other holes are continuing to deepen. Often this involves pailing out a load of water before digging can begin, and even then, the bottom of the hole is still soaked! We were looking at photos of the building site yesterday, and the change that has happened is almost unbelievable!

All the other activities have also been continuing. On Wednesday, the older youth group met, and some of us went to the Lutheran church in the evening, where Linda was teaching. She translated for us as well, meaning the three of us could contribute in the discussion of why the church has a problem of few youth. Also on Wednesday and Thursday were the kids clubs, where the children learnt about Daniel and the lions den, and great fun was had by all. On Thursday, some of us also had our first English and Music classes, which went very well, especially considering the electricity was out, so we had no keyboard (admittedly only a problem for Jonathan)! Friday was La Paz day, a regional holiday, so we had our day off and most of the team finally went to the waterfall, despite the pouring rain. The rest went to the Lugtigheids, and did some baking, then played with their four young children. Saturday was another rainy day, and there was a valiant half-day of work from those without too many aches and pains. Everyone was dragged out onto the building site, though, when a truckload of 1400 bricks arrived, which needed unloading. Thankfully this was during a break in the rain. We also had a talk from Linda about Bolivia in general. This morning was the church service, as usual, and Alison was preaching, with Jonathan, James and Aaron leading Sunday school. This all went to plan, and was well received.

Prayer requests:-
- Thanks that everyone has recovered from illness.
- Prayer for injuries, notably Rob´s wrist and Anna´s shoulder.
- Thanks that Philip (Kate´s husband) arrived safely this morning.
- For those leaving in just over a week, that their last week would be as productive as the previous two.
- That the rain would clear up quickly, so we can work better on the building site.

Thanks!