February is always an exciting time in Bajo Tejares for several reasons. One, it means school is about to start again. Children are trying out new uniforms, our babies go to Kindergarten and our pre-teens head off to high school for the first time. Two, it means coffee picking season is coming to a close, so our youth can come back and hang out at CCC again. Last, but certainly not least, it means we get a visit from our dear friends at Beach United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, Florida!
This year we were blessed by two teams of Beachers who came down to help us out on the mission campus with a few building projects, as well as helping out a few families in Bajo whose homes desperately needed attention. The teams did a tremendous amount of work in the new education building (where we’ll have a computer lab/high school room and a pre-school room), both on the interior and exterior, so much so that we can begin program in earnest in our new digs. The teams also did several home repair jobs in Bajo, helping families who take part in our programs, both educational and spiritual. Our friends were very excited and thankful for the improvements on their homes, and as a mission we couldn’t be more pleased to see their lives materially improved through the love of the Beach teams.
Thanks guys for all your hard work, and for coming down and blessing our mission and our community!
The education building at the beginning of week one. . .
Now at the end of week one!
Guiselle is the mother of four of our students, and their home recieved a lot of love from the BUMC team
Working on the termite problem in Guiselle's home. . .
