Counted Cross-Stitch

Another of the crafts, counted cross-stitch, made by the women's group.

Angels Wallhanging

As some already know, I teach crafts to women here in Costa Rica. It is part of my ministry to women in extreme poverty and/or abusive situations. The crafts help them to develope a sense of self-worth and a means of making some income. The time spent together with other women teaching them to pray for one another, to realize that God loves them, and to know that they are not alone.
Over the next few weeks I will be sharing pics of the various crafts they had made. If anyone is interested in any of the items or would like to help with the funds to purchase materials just leave a comment with a way I can contact you. Your prayers for this ministry and the women are always greatly appreciated.

Roofing the Church

Recently, Samuel and one of the men from the church, Bro. Gerardo, did some repairs to the roof of the church. With donations received quite some time ago, we were able to purchase 13 sheets of metal roofing.

The mission van loaded with the metal roofing.

Samuel and Bro. Gerardo unloading the roofing.

Samuel getting the ladder set up.

Samuel and Bro. Gerardo working on the roof.

The old roofing is nearly rusted away.

Samuel inspecting the work done and counting how many more sheets are needed.

As you can see, there are still alot of roofing (rusted through) that needs replacing, but we are off to a good start. We still need some 75 sheets of roofing to complete the job. The sheets are approximately $20 each at the present rate of exchange. If anyone would like to donate a sheet of roofing just let us know at this email address: valledelcid2@gmail.com or just leave a comment and I'll get back to you.
Blessings to you all.