1 Peter 1 says,

There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while. These trials are only to test your faith, to show that it is strong and pure. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold~and your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold., So if you faith remains strong after being tried by fiery trials, it wil bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.

We buried my father-in-law yesterday and as many of you have experienced yourself, there is tremendous sorrow in saying goodbye to your parent but we rest in knowing that he is with our Lord Jesus Christ. I am very glad that I returned from Haiti to be here with my family during this time. The Holy Spirit is The Wonderful Comforter and we have also been very touched by all the phone calls, meals, prayers and sympathy from our friends. Thank you so much.

As for what is going on with the school, here are some photos showing the progress of the building.

The building is going better than expected. They are pouring upper columns to prepare the structure for the concrete ceilings that will be poured very soon. I met with the parents of the children that attend school while I was there are felt very encouraged. The families are so grateful and I can see the difference that we are making in individuals as well as entire families. I am certain that love has an agenda that even the gates of hell cannot stop.

I also want to thank those of you who are continuing to give faithfully even in times of economic hardship. The word says that we can test him in the area of tithe and money as it is the least important thing in regards to the kingdom. May God pour out generously on you and increase your territory 30, 60 and even 100 fold.

God bless you,

Gary