It has been a busy several days. We have poured about 14 meters of concrete and unloaded about 380 bricks by hand and have about 2000 to go. There have been 6 to 10 men from the congregation working their butts off every day moving dirt and rocks by hand, mixing and pouring concrete. The women of the church come in the afternoon and show them how to really work. This is the hardest I have worked in years. We have been without an interpreter for the last several days so things have been interesting. Still eating VERY good. Same food for all meals, hard work, room where we stay is about the size of our bathroom. Having the time of my life.

Drove to Chiang Kham today to pay for materials Al drove. Truck way too small for him, on the left side of the road, not able to read the road signs, narrow and steep winding roads. Always an adventure.

I continue to be impressed with the people of this tiny congregation. Both the men and the women (and kids) are working at the job site every day. Several bring their lunch; a small bag of rice. They know that Satan is very much working against them. I can best express that this is one of his strongholds and is fighting to keep it that way. Pray for us and for this congregation as they struggle everyday in very difficult circumstances. The pastor is always visibly joyful. He works as Pastor with no pay. Truly a tentmaker He is at the site every day working with pick and shovel. His wife cooks all meals for us and washes our clothes. What an amazing group.

We only have 7 more work days and have yet to start the walls. Continue to pray for us and for this church.