This is Lisa, another missionary who likes to hold babies and kids! You can tell by the smile that she is enjoying the trip and getting to hold a snuggling baby.

OK, let's continue the story about the facility for the school, church, and preacher school:

This property, that was a former dental clinic, has 2 buildings on it--one with 4 classrooms that meet the guidelines of the education ministry and the main building which has 1 large classroom and space for the computer lab, administrative offices, storage, interrim space for the preacher school, a utility room, and some space for living quarters. The property itself is large enough for a good playground and to build an auditorium. It is secure with a fence all around and locking gate at the entrance. There are security lights as well.

The auditorium being constructed will be 40' by 50' with a small kitchen at the back so the building can do double duty as a fellowship hall. There will be only a few pews at the front and the remainder of the seating will be stackable or folding chairs.

The rent on this property is going to be about $1100 monthly (starting in July) compared to the present $400 monthly. The cost of the auditorium is $40,000 (due by the end of June). The cost of growing the church and the Christian School just went up significantly! Not growing either of them is not an option. We are going to be asking more churches and individuals to help on a one-time basis toward the construction cost as well as monthly support for the cost of rent and teacher salaries.

We believe it is God's will that this mission work continue to grow. Please help us make that happen!

Tomrrow there will be photos of the new facility and some more details.

God bless you,
Ralph