The End of the First Week.

So we concluded this week of work in Tecate on a positive note. Today [Saturday, May 17] we had local churches from the area come down to help us out. It was definitely a blessing to have their helping hands. Most of the buildings are nearly completed and stacked eight blocks high. For a normal building this is where we would finish it off and construct the roof. All but one building, which will eventually be a store house, will stay at this level as we apply the roof.
Along with volunteers from the States, locals from Mexico extended their hands in service. Many members from the campus, as well as local officials, came out to serve and construct these houses. Everyone who comes to help is amazed by the process in which these are built. We will have people drive by and just stop and watch us as we build these styrofoam houses. Many of them just keep driving, but some will venture out and ask us what we're doing. For many of us it feels like we're playing with Legos. Legos that will change lives.

We'll continue construction on the buildings on Monday. Keep checking in as we'll be posting more updates.