Spring has sprung and the temperatures are rising, along with cool refreshing rain (and torrential downpours)….but the group’s enthusiasm could not be stifled.
The “Batisseurs d’espoir “ (Ambassadors of hope) Belgium team arrived once again this year (their 5th trip) with lots of energy not only for construction but for ministry as well.
They were all eager to get dirty and started mixing the cement with their shovels…while the local labourers watched in amusement. 
But as we all know…teamwork is the best course of action. They made good progress on the 2 homes they sponsored but what can 9 men and 1 woman do in 2 days of construction? 
Their main focus of ministry kept them very busy…they attended local church services in the evening, visiting the sick in the hospital, fed every family in the village of Nazareth, and ministered to the poor in so many more ways. The team visited the locations where the two families currently live who were grateful recipients of their new homes at the end of the week.
It was great to see Christina and Biaggo come along with their 2 sons, Enzo and Biaggo Jr. along with assorted cousins, co workers and pastors whom we visited with last year and were our awesome hosts.
Even though we don’t speak Italian….God provided a way each day for us to speak together. At the end of the week a traditional pizza party was held at the famous “Bologna” Italian pizzeria in Sosua attended by not only the team members but also the entire Italian neighbourhood in which we live. It was sad to say goodbye or “Ciao” for another whole year, but the Lord willing, they hope to return again next year.
From all of us to you hugs and kisses ( I can never remember which side to start with), may God bless you all.
The “Batisseurs d’espoir “ (Ambassadors of hope) Belgium team arrived once again this year (their 5th trip) with lots of energy not only for construction but for ministry as well.
They were all eager to get dirty and started mixing the cement with their shovels…while the local labourers watched in amusement. But as we all know…teamwork is the best course of action. They made good progress on the 2 homes they sponsored but what can 9 men and 1 woman do in 2 days of construction? Their main focus of ministry kept them very busy…they attended local church services in the evening, visiting the sick in the hospital, fed every family in the village of Nazareth, and ministered to the poor in so many more ways. The team visited the locations where the two families currently live who were grateful recipients of their new homes at the end of the week.It was great to see Christina and Biaggo come along with their 2 sons, Enzo and Biaggo Jr. along with assorted cousins, co workers and pastors whom we visited with last year and were our awesome hosts.
Even though we don’t speak Italian….God provided a way each day for us to speak together. At the end of the week a traditional pizza party was held at the famous “Bologna” Italian pizzeria in Sosua attended by not only the team members but also the entire Italian neighbourhood in which we live. It was sad to say goodbye or “Ciao” for another whole year, but the Lord willing, they hope to return again next year.From all of us to you hugs and kisses ( I can never remember which side to start with), may God bless you all.
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