Day 3 - Work day at Massama Church

Today we went to the Massama church which just started renting some more area and we were able to help do some work there. We painted walls (Sheryl and Elizabeth), put up curtains (Steve, James, and Mary) put up shelves (Phil, James, Dani, Sheryl, and Mary), ground down bolts (Steve), strengthened, emptied and moved a cabinet (Sheryl, Elizabeth, Phil, Mary, and me), pulled out screws from plywood dividers (Steve, Dani and me).  Otto and Marjorie directed us.

Those of us who traveled from Fresno on July 5 are recovering from tiredness and jet lag. Grant has a sinus infection. Please pray for him. Sheryl is getting better.  I have seen many similarities to Brazil where I grew up. The sidewalks are made of little flat stones and the buildings are made of cement mostly (no wood).  The architecture of the homes and apartments are similar to Brazil.  It is great to be all together as a team.

This evening we heard from Joe and Paula who are Portuguese leaders here in the Mennonite Brethren churches of Lisbon. It was wonderful to hear their stories about how they chose to follow Christ and how they connected with Otto and Marjorie and the churches.  They shared their views of the Portuguese culture and people. They shared in English, which was very helpful for us.  

Thanks for your ongoing prayers. Some pictures are attached. Tomorrow we will go back to the Massama church and finish work there and prepare the facility for church services on Sunday.

MaryLyn, for the team

Pic #1 - Dani taking apart the wall we removed in the church

Pic #2 - MaryLyn doing some cleaning

Pic #3 - Phil and James putting together some shelving

Pic #4 - Sheryl painting

Pic #5 - Steve grinding some bolts

Pic #6 - Stone sidewalk