Thursday

We´re partly through the day and headed towards our last night. Construction finished demo on a thick brick, rock, rebar and adobe wall. Two truck loads of debris were hauled off. The painters (formerly known as demolition) continued painting the walls that make up the outdoor hallway between the fellowship hall and sanctuary. When the liquid sunshine started, the retractable roof was closed. This meant a quick climb up the ladder to spread planks and tarps to continue painting in the rain.

VBS and Med teams returned for their last day in Ecatzingo. VBS had their final day in both towns. In Ozumba, there was a short program where the children performed the songs and bible verses they learned.

As for the ransomed bags, the last word was freedom in 10 days. Thank goodness the Buncombe Street UMC team will be here and will be able to bring back Dr. Tom´s bags!

Tonight will be an emotional night. We will begin with a special meal that is prepared in a traditional Mexican way. Dinner will be followed by a farewell program by members of the Ozumba church. Then the team, Pastor Jorge and our interpetors will go to the chapel for a special closing service.

Tomorrow morning early (7am breakfast) we will travel back to Mexico City. Some of the team will head north of the city to the Mexican pyramids while the rest of the team will spend time in an authentic handcraft market. In the evening, we will ride the subway to Cafe Tucuba for our final dinner in Mexico. Saturday morning after breakfast, we hope to meet with the Bishop once again to hear more about the history of Mexico and the United Methodist Church of Mexico.

Families, we will call from Dallas if our flight will be delayed.

Continue to pray for us and we´ll see you Sunday!

Ray