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A Problem We Fixed!

Two weeks ago I sent out a blog presenting a problem we could fix with $500.  I was so blessed with the way so many people responded!  In less than 24 hours we had the $500 in hand and set the team to work on the ground in Swaziland to build this simple kitchen structure.  We’ve got a few finishing touches but this is basically it.  Now the ladies who cook for the kids can do so out of the rain and wind.
 
If course this building is only a start.  We’ll be working to raise money for a fence around the property in order to secure things and keep the animals out ($3500).  Then we’ll need an outhouse for better hygiene for the kids ($2500).  Once these are in place we’d like to build a classroom for discipleship classes and education for the children with a storage to keep supplies secure ($9000).  Hopefully we can utilize the well already drilled and put in a water system for a large vegetable garden ($2000).  The last thing to put in is a playground ($5000). 
 
It may take a couple years, but we’ll get this care point built out with the help of many friends.   And we’ll remember when the lady was cooking under the tree with some old tin and cement blocks to shelter from the wind.  And we’ll praise the Lord for His love and grace for these children and this community.
 
I was reading in Romans 12 in the message this morning:
 
“If you preach, just preach God’s message, nothing else;  if you help , just help, don’t take over;  if you teach, stick to your teaching;  if you give encouraging guidance, be careful that you don’t get bossy;  if you’re put in charge, don’t manipulate;  if you’re called to give aid to people in distress, keep your eyes open and be quick to respond;  if you work with the disadvantaged, don’t let yourself get irritated with them or depressed by them.  Keep a smile on your face.”
 
For those who gave, thanks for being “quick to respond.” 
 
Today I have a little smile on my face because we fixed a problem.