We welcomed 11 men this week who brought lots of energy and kept the cooks busy! Several jobs were completed. Mr. George’s house is competed with 3 new ceilings, and he is very happy to have his living space back again. His sister, Jennifer,...
This week we hosted a group of 12 students from Ephratha Mennonite School. They brought with them 3 parents and 2 young siblings. Being high school students, their skill levels were basic at the beginning of the week, but some grew steadily as...
We are entering into the eleventh week of the MDS response in Penitas, Texas. This is the fourth year of working in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, also known as RGV, or just “the Valley.” We’ve learned that water is a precious commodity in...
Weekly volunteers joining us this week came from San Francisco and Chicago. Continuing as long-term volunteers were Crew Leaders, Lauren King, Katie and Jonathon Snyder; Head and Assistant Cooks, Kathy and Steve Rhodes as well as Project Director...
This week, our group of 10 men and 3 women were organized by a leader that gets a group together every year to serve with MDS. We were thankful for their familiarity with our routine. Mr. George is anxious for his house to be completed. The crew...
Work continues with Captain Don’s house in Steinhatchee with drywall, painting and flooring. Cabinets have arrived as well as Formica. Leslie Carmichle’s home has had challenges removing drywall is completed and new drywall has been put in and...
The primary focus of this week’s team was the Mr Raul house. Mr. Raul’s previous house was totally destroyed by hurricane Maria. TECHOS discovered his need and MDS partnered with them. He was able to erect some preliminary block walls but...
This week our camp was blessed with 5 energetic, well-spoken high schoolers, and their parents, from Ontario, Canada. The boys willingly gave up their Spring Break to come and learn some new construction skills. In addition, we welcomed 2 couples...
We were pleasantly surprised when a group showed up at our camp with a song on their hearts. The group of eight were from the Riverdale Old Order Mennonite Church from Bridgewater-Dayton Virginia area. Music was in their hearts as they sang and...