Our Trip to Galveston
A detailed description By Hector M. Vera
The persons that went were Doug Toppin, Allie Sullivan, Will Reeder, Gary Small, Rev. Tyrone Monro, Dea. Veronica Monro and myself.
On Friday and Saturday, we were able to help in renovating the only and oldest Mexican Church on Gavelston Island, La Primera Iglesia Bautista (First Baptist Church). We were able to build a partition in the women's bathroom, installed molding on doors and windows, installed commercial tile flooring in 2 bathrooms, moved pews into place in the sanctuary, hung several doors and accessories among other duties.
The two work days were spent working long hours but we hardly knew it since we were all having a great time doing God's work. On this trip, the team really jelled and everybody did their work with the utmost care attention to even the minor details.
On Sunday, prior to leaving, we attended the bilingual service at the Church. I was not challenged at all but I had to constantly translate for Sully and Will (nicknamed "Hammertime" on the trip!). At the service, Pastor Tim introduced us to the congregation and told them how much we had advanced the work at the Church. All were very appreciative to the point of tears in one of the parishners.
All in all, it was a rewarding trip. I came away gaining more than I can ever give. I want to personally thank Rev. Monro for providing the group with leadership and direction and Deacon Veronica Monro for the great meals she prepared!
Thank you much for my early Christmas Gift and God Bless!
HMV
P.S. Rev. Munroe and Doug Toppin should have the pictures of the trip.
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