MONDAY Visits to the School and the Orphanage

MONDAY  began with a trip to the orphanage.  Roberto and Rachel are passionate about helping these children rise out of their difficult circumstances, find Christ, and pursue their divine destiny in Jesus.  Rachel showed us the muddy field of contaminated soil, where the playground and soccer field formerly existed.  The girls were fascinated by Marlyn's french manicure.  We met the orphanage workers and encouraged them in their important work.

Then we went to the school, where Roberto has established a training center in which young men and women can learn a trade and learn how to support themselves.  The four-story building houses a woodworking shop on the ground floor; and Roberto showed us some of the projects the boys are currently making.  The top floors will house young adults attending the school.  Lots of work remains on the building before it is in top operating condition.