Amazing Week

Today followed a similar routine to the previous two.

The group that went to the nursing home brought the painting project close to completion. Students rotated to different sites once again. Our crew engaged in deep conversation over lunch around a circle on the porch of the nursing home. We wrote letters of encouragement to its staff, which logs long hours. This group was led by our very own campus pastor, Bob Beckwith, and myself.

The crew that worked on the church finished the roof and painted the house and church pews. The pastor they assisted is well-networked in the area, and has high position within the community of Port Maria. Associate Director Lindsay Allgood and her fiancé Eric, a University of Georgia faculty member, led this group.

The farm team had a blast building a relationship with the farmer, and worked very hard today. Some vegetables were planted. They also enjoyed a taste of coconut juice. Freshley interns Jessica Longino and Jasmine Ye led this group.

The school team placed 120 blocks of concrete to build an eight-foot wall today. Daniel Simmons and Rebecca Hemingway, who both have teaching degrees, naturally led this team all week.

We have enjoyed washing off dirt in the pool after a long day, followed by a night of community in every way.