As most of our team were ready to return to Michigan, the walls were up, except for the peak ends. Some of the rebar for the floor was being laid.

Sunday, March 8th they started pouring the floor, which they finished on the 13th.

Some of us were tying the rebar in 12 inch square intervals trying to keep ahead of the cement levelers. I learned not to put my toes under the rebar. This hard-working fellow quickly lifted his left foot when I yelped!

Then we were both back to work.

On Tuesday three of the 9 trusses were put into place.

Another mason was putting a skim coat on the inside walls and the welders were working on the last 2 trusses at another site nearby.

Even while building, their regular services went on. Thursday nights the women were in charge.

Often on Saturday nights other churches would visit and a visiting pastor might preach.

Sunday night Pastor Elio was in charge. They would quit working about 5:30 to set up the lights from temporary poles, get the speakers, keyboard and microphones hooked up and set up plastic patio chairs for adults and kids. They know how to worship!

It was a blessing to be a part of this miracle God caused using two churches in Michigan, which raised over $11,000 for the construction of a church that can only pay their pastor $10 a month. The UB Mission School in La Ceiba contributes another $35 monthly.

Our Honduran brother and sisters may be poor materially, but they are rich in faith and willingness to work hard. It was a joy to work, play and worship with them!

I returned to the states on Saturday March 14th, and arrived home around 3 AM on the 15th. Chuck has already told you that story, and that’s the way I remember it too.

The story has continued since Sylvia’s return. I’ve asked her to share with us what has happened in the last two and a half weeks.