I arrived safely home almost two weeks ago, but the work in East Africa continues on....
A CLC Mission Helper team under the leadership of Loren Hansen arrived in Etago a month before Russ and I were there. With his background in construction Loren engineered more than just teaching the children at St. David's KINSHIP Academy. He went to work constructing a much needed retaining wall, installing a pipe under the existing classrooms to help with drainage and analyzed the need for construction of a new classroom/church. The existing church building doubles during the week as pre-school class building for two levels. The building is made of mud and over time has begun to settle and lean. So much so, that it had become a hazard for the occupants. Upon his recommendation the CLC Board of Missions authorized the construction of a new building with fund from KINSHIP and the Mission Development Fund. While construction had not yet begun while Russ and I were there, construction of the new building is now in full swing. I just received a few pictures of the construction from Pastor Enosh, in which we can see the progress.
Once the new building is complete, the pre-school and church will be moved to the new brick building and the old building will be torn down and the area converted to playground for the children. We thank the LORD for the opportunity to assist in this project!
In His service,
Nathanael
A CLC Mission Helper team under the leadership of Loren Hansen arrived in Etago a month before Russ and I were there. With his background in construction Loren engineered more than just teaching the children at St. David's KINSHIP Academy. He went to work constructing a much needed retaining wall, installing a pipe under the existing classrooms to help with drainage and analyzed the need for construction of a new classroom/church. The existing church building doubles during the week as pre-school class building for two levels. The building is made of mud and over time has begun to settle and lean. So much so, that it had become a hazard for the occupants. Upon his recommendation the CLC Board of Missions authorized the construction of a new building with fund from KINSHIP and the Mission Development Fund. While construction had not yet begun while Russ and I were there, construction of the new building is now in full swing. I just received a few pictures of the construction from Pastor Enosh, in which we can see the progress.
The footings and foundation are laid and ground leveled for construction...
Children from the school look on intently during construction.
The brick walls begin to go up. Beautiful Kisii land far off in the background.
School children again inspecting the wall construction process.
In His service,
