HungryForLifeInternational

Just wanted to update you all that we made it out safe and sound from Babicora to Rio Chico. We are currently on the road back to Juarez.
Thank you for praying for us!

Rick

Last night we were able to get the final 2 trusses up, just before the rains hit in which we has lightning, thunder and torrential rain over the night. A few of us had water in our tents but the temperature was nice so it wasn't as bad as it could be.
We are just now taking down the scaffolding and hoping that everything is going to fit in the 2 vehicles. We are attempting to leave Thursday morning.
We also helped fix a propane tank and refrigerator of the district president as we continue to try and develop relationships.
We are very happy that the construction work is done with no injuries....so thank you for praying.

Prayer Requests:

1. Pray for health as one team member is not feeling very well
2. Weather to hold so team does not have to take the long route back to Rio Chico
3. Safety while travelling back

Thanks everyone....we look forward to seeing you all again and sharing pictures!

Rick

Just wanted to send a quick update out that things continue to go very well. On Sunday some of the team went on a hike with Christobal and saw some ancient Apache caves up in the mountain where they used to live. They went up so that Christobal could pick some medicinal herbs and spent an enjoyable day relaxing.
The trusses are almost all up on the Church and have had really good weather to work in although it is looking a little cloudy today. We have been really encouraged by the eight local men who have come out to assist us. Some of the ladies on the team assisted the ladies of the community in sewing today while others on the team spent time with the kids in the community. The Pima District President has continued to hand out clothing and quilts to the community.
We really feel that the community is embracing us. Everyone loves to play volleyball here and they have invited us to play in the evenings after supper, which has been nice to be able to connect with local community members through sport.
We will begin packing up the work site tomorrow and heading out on Wednesday.

Prayer Requests:

1. Our cook Lucy has a bad tooth ache and her son Ephriin has hurt his back but is feeling a little better. Pray for healing for them.
   
2. Continued safety on the construction site.
3. More opportunities to build and strengthen relationships here.
   
4. There is one more truss to put up and it is looking cloudy today. Pray that the rain holds off a little longer as the work needs to get finished and the water needs to stay low for the trip home so the vehicles will make it through the river that needs to be crossed.
   

Thank you for your prayers and for your continued prayer. We will be seeing you all again soon!

Rick (Mountain View Team Leader)

Today we have been working hard at fabricating the steel for the new roof of the Church building and securing the scaffolding in which we are going to use to install it.
Last night Kevin, Jesse, and Brenda were invited to Christobal (first Christian of Babicora) to visit with his family.
The team has viewed a piece of property that has a house on it for the purpose of purchasing it for the ministry. This house would be used to home the pastor and future workers in Babicora. It is centrally located and near the Church building. Today the team also distributed a large amount of clothing and quilts with Pastor Louis to a remote / poor Pima village called San Ignadio

Prayer Requests;
1. Pray for confirmation on purchasing this property
2. Safety as they work on the construction site
3. Health for team members

Rick (Mountain View Team Leader)

We have arrived in Babicora,...all are in good health and what a difference the drive made with the new vehicle we had. The community has been welcoming as a lot of them remember us from the past trips. We have not waisted any time in working on the Church building, but need to ask for prayer that we would agree on the safest way to get the roof on as it is made up of heavy steal. Don't worry we are being very safe and careful but we need to just agree on the best way of moving ahead.
Thanks for your prayers and we will update you as much as we can with the limited communication we have.

Chad on behalf of Rick (Mountain View Team Leader)

Just a short update as the internet has not been working very well that we left (Wednesday) on our long journey to Babicora. We are travelling in a new vehicle this time to break it in, one in which Crossroads Community Church and Mountain View purchased. We will be working hard to complete the roofing on the Church building. I don't know how many more updates we will be able to provide so continue to pray for us.
We will update everyone when we can

The day is fast approaching and the team is pumped. Tuesday August 15th we will meet for our last team meeting and Mexican potluck and prayer time and last minute details. Rick was packing bags last night, jumping on and off the bathroom scales with a duffel bag in his arms, trying to get it as full as possible but not over 50 lbs. Not an easy thing to do, but somewhat entertaining to watch, especially with a couple of dogs helping him! We anticipate having 16 duffel bags to lug around, camping equipment, gifts, crafts to do with the kids, tools, safety equipment, and oh yeah, a few clothes. They had a prayer of dedication for us in Church yesterday and the sudden realization came - next Sunday we are in Juarez! There is great anticipation - not just to see friends in Mexico, to be awed at what God has and is accomplishing down in Babicora, but looking forward to watching our two new team members experience this for the first time! It has and continues to be a life changing experience. Adios amigos!