Thursday – Building the Chapel in Bani… Day 4

This morning we woke up by 4:30am and had a quick breakfast (and of course some coffee) and off we went to Bani to put the chapel up.

There were 6 additional helpers including: Pastor Alberto, John Carlos, Steven, Frank, and Jason (Noe’s brother) … which was a blessing, since we originally thought it was going to take us 7-8 hours to put the chapel up.

The day went smoothly, no injuries and perfect weather… and the chapel is complete! Praise God for His provisions.

Timeline:

• Departed TIME: 5:50am
• Arrival in Bani: 7:30am
• Unloading complete: 8am
• Framing of foundation complete and first wall goes up: 8:30am
• FINAL roof panel: 12:30pm
• Chapel complete: 1pm

Highlights of the day:

A close call as the walls came tumbling down… but many rushed to the rescue.

Pastor Leonel and Junia:

The DR Couples Group

After the Chapel was complete Duane presented the chapel keys to the Pastor of the chapel.

The Pastor and his wife extend their many thanks for this new chapel, which is double the size of the original chapel. They say ‘God Bless you for this chapel’. The entire DR Couple group extends thanks for each of you for your support in prayer and finances which enabled this chapel to happen… and extend the same greeting to you ‘May God bless you for this chapel!’

Pictures of the school that is located by the chapel:

Part of Bani was completely wiped out from hurricane Noel in October 2007. This area in the picture below was full of houses prior to the hurricane.

We then had lunch in Catalina, at Noe’s parents house.

Noe and his Mom:

Once we got back we had some relaxation time, which was much appreciated. It was a full day and a blessed day.