Day Three

The readings for today reflected the day perfectly especially the readings from Joshua. The schedule for the day was to stucco the outside of the house and to apply sheetrock to the interior. The group was divided in two and everyone set about their tasks. By lunch the exterior was stuccoed and the sheetrock was well on its way to getting finished. As we approached the end if the day I spoke with Dan Klooster about getting a gift for the family. (It has been our tradition in the 

past to get the family a household item like a bed or stove or refrigerator as a housewarming gift.) He said that he would take us to the store but then he asked how we planned on paying for the items. We had always put the gift on the credit card it was then that Dan informed us that the store no longer accepted American credit cards. I didn't know what to do, but thanks be to God. We were able to collect enough cash to buy the gift for the family. God was truly working through our group.  As stated in Joshua chapter 1 verse 9 " Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."  Tomorrow we finish the sheetrock and electrical work then we have the dedication.