Summer Fun
In Madagascar, summertime (as we know it) is winter. And this can mean rainy season. However, the congregants of the Irina Church and Jean are determined to work as hard as possible and get the walls up on the new building. He updates us regularly with the church building progress. Currently, they have had to hire brick workers to help build bricks but as of August 12, 2019 there were almost 30,000 bricks finished and ready for cooking (the next step). Jean and the members of the church there are grateful to share this information with our congregation. Thus far, they are on track with the plan. See pictures below. The children are doing fabulously in school. The two big girls, Clarissa, and Ange, are temporarily living with Jean's sister after her health problem, to be with her and make sure she receives a good care. But, Midjo and the other kids are still living with Jean's family. However, the girls come back for the weekends. He again, sends his thanks for yo