Well today was the first full day on the island. I would like to report that the work done by the 2004 team is still in good shape. The cement is still hard, used the storm shutters today, and even the walls look the same as we left them in 2004 (absolutely amazing since we had no idea what we were doing). Even Todd’s welding project on the gate has held. (3 out of 4 hinges are still welded on – which as Todd will tell you is a God thing!)

The girls worked with Tammy to get the house back in order after being shut up for 3 weeks. Most of the time was spent dusting (volcanic ash accumulates over time) so yes – you even have to dust in PNG. Chuck, John and I worked on the boat and got everything cut and fit in place. Chad, Jared, & Jimmy worked on digging a gray water line for the Kunzer’s and another one for the Luse’s. They had so much fun digging (just kidding) they dug a hole for a new basketball goal.

The 2004 team set up a small foot washing drain that had plugged – so Jimmy and
Chad dug it out and realized we had placed a filter on it and it had clogged with sand over time. Jared was busy assembling the new basketball backboard and goal. Jimmy was talking to one of the children in the tribe and told him he was Aaron’s friend. The kid came to Aaron and asked if this was true. When Aaron asked what Jimmy said and he was told that Jimmy’s sister was Aaron’s wife. Aaron was able to straighten everything out.

The weather has been hot, humid and cloudy with a small sprinkle once in a while. Tonight we are spending time fellowshipping and singing. Everything is going well and we are pleased with the pace of the projects. The boat looks like we will be able to finish it without too many complications. Thanks for your prayers everything is going very well here.

The 2007 Mission Team