Sorry for the lack of posting since we have been in country. There have been some wifi/computer problems. We safely arrived in country on Monday and had a successful first work day. Our second work day we got even more done. The hotel is nice and clean and the people are amazingly kind. The people of Villa Nueva have very greatfully received our filters and help. It´s great to know that our prescence is appreciated. It´s extremely warm, but we´re all looking forward to getting more done tomorrow.

God´s blessings,

Emily Fairbairn

Commissioning 3/16

The commissioning at church went well yesterday. I hope we're all ready to set out!

Team Ready to Go!!

All team members are eagerly awaiting our departure next Monday.  Most members are from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Northville, MI, but some are from other parts of the country.  From Northville are Barbara and Will H, Marsha B, Chris B, Chris and Emily F, Linda J, Cheryl and Jeanette K, and Linda W.  Joining us from northern Michigan is Dennis C, and joining us from Kansas is Traci R and Barbara T.  Our team leader is Jeff C who hails from South Dakota.    Our mission is to install water filters in the homes of 40 families in Villa Nueva, a small  town in Nicaragua.  We will also be discussing good health and hygiene habits and how to stay healthy with the parents and children of each of the 40 families.  Another group will be installing skylights into the roofs of some of the homes in order to allow more light into their homes.  We plan to spread the love of Jesus while we are doing our various projects and pray we are able to help these families stay healthier.

Packing Meeting!

The packing meeting went well! Almost everyone was there, except Chris B and Linda J. It looks like we are fairly close to ready! Just about a week left until we head out; I cannot wait!
Emily

Greetings Everyone!

Hi Emily,
We are with the survey team going along with the water/skylight team.
Thanks for setting up this blog.  I am forwarding the link to family and friends.
Looking forward to meeting everyone in Managua.
Dan and Kathy

We are 16 days out from our departure. Looking forward to a trip filled with God's blessing!