Men

The men prayed yesterday that today God would miraculously soften the ground at one of the latrine sites.  Well, who said God doesn't have a sense of humor!  It rained all night and right up to the hour we were leaving!!  Turns out the site was covered up and the digging was just as difficult as it has been every other day.  They haven't given up and are hoping to finish the second latrine tomorrow.  Meanwhile, the first latrine is complete and the team will get the opportunity to start a latrine at the new Compassion site at the Good Samaritan Church.


Youth

The youth team had a great day.  The students from the two grades we worked with today were very responsive to the message and activities surrounding our friendship theme.  The team needed a win and after today were refreshed and energized for tomorrow.  Please keep the team in your prayers tomorrow as we will be working for the second time with two challenging grades.  These classes are challenged with boys that are involved in the early stages of gang activity so we're all praying something in their hearts are touched to make a positive change in their life.  Violence has been on the increase with gangs so it's a serious issues that they have to deal with.  Even the most at risk kids understand that it's better to be in school than on the streets.  So far, we've been told that we're making a positive impact on the students - let's pray tomorrow is no different.

Women

The women are excited tonight after shopping for food they are going to prepare for the fundraiser tomorrow.  The church needs additional funds to finish the tile floor project at the church and our team has decided to partner with them to get the money.  More on that topic tomorrow along with the results!

Today we reunited with a little sweetheart named Emily.  Emily was born blind but, as our team discovered last year, prayer works!  Emily had someone pray over her (prior to our visit) and at her next doctor's appointment her mom was surprised to find that she could see! 

However, we now have learned that Emily has tumors in her .  She has also been fighting a fever for a long time.  Our team covered her in prayers but we ask all who are willing to pray for this little girl.  The power of God knows no geographical boundaries so let's intercede for one of His precious little ones.