Update on the working team

hey guys,
wanted to update you on the happenings of the group that was working for the first two weeks [ chase, jon, phil, isaiah, and myself ] . we were able to get so much accomplished during our time working at the sight of the new school. [ the family christian learning center that we have been helping out with english camp in the mornings is renting a new place so that they can expand ] there was a massive field filled with tall grass and trees that we weed-wacked down so that it can eventually be made into a playground/soccer field for the kids. we also did work on the kitchen, building a cement wall to go around it and wood on top of the cement to keep animals out. it was hard work in the heat, yet it is so great to be able to talk with the missionaries here to see what an impact our work has in blessing them. many of the missionary kids would come with us to the work site. it was a great opportunity to be able to build relationships with them and really find out about their lives. none of us really realized before coming here that the missionary kids are really a ministry opportunity for us as well. we're finding opportunities to really get to know them and try to build into their lives. so, in short, work is good. we all found skills we never had, and for some found skills we definitely do not have (my hammering needs a little work, still, I blame it on weak nails). all in all we worked hard, had fun, and were able to bless others.. which sums up to a pretty sweet two weeks. english camp in the mornings is going well, building relationships and loving on kids (and also being kids ourselves during game times, of course). we are now switching so that the work team is going to ban naam jai and the ban naam jai group will be going to work. we are growing together, learning to love, loving each other, seeking God and having a blast.. sending love from thailand to wherever you are..