The last day of ministry was wrapped up yesterday.. here's a quick recap! The final day of VBS was great. More kids attended than any of the previous days (around 150!) and they heard about the greatest superhero of them all: Jesus. Everything was full of energy, from the songs to the games to the crafts, and both the team and the kids had an absolute blast! The progress on the construction was outstanding! The team has been working on both projects all day long for most of the week and the results are phenomenal. The plumbing, painting, and septic tank at the new house are in the final stages of completion. At the renovation, several new windows and and a new door were installed, as well as some fresh paint on the exterior. Both of the families were surprised with the construction of bunk beds for the children. It was a joy to see the kids trying to decide if they wanted a top or a bottom bunk! The crafts and games in the afternoon both had a greater number of folks attending than previous days. The teenagers at the games learned about why it is important to have Christlike character traits, while the ladies at crafts formed and strengthened relationships while decorating trinket boxes with paint, markers, and a cross-stitched lid. There was also another unexpected blessing during the afternoon! The team was able to bless several of the families in the community with boxes of staple food items. Because many of these families have a great number of children and live from meal to meal, never sure where the next meal is coming from, it was a wonderful blessing for them to have some relief for several meals. The day ended with a closing service at the church, where the team presented Pastor Henry and his congregation with many donations. These included sports equipment, VBS supplies, clothing, shoes, an all-in-one sound system, a guitar, and many other items. Some of the team members were worried afterwards because they gave almost all their clothes away and weren't sure what they would wear the rest of the trip! All in all it was an incredible week. Even more incredible is that the team has barely wrapped up their ministries and they are already working on plans for next year! The livelihood of many families in Sandhill has been greatly improved and, most importantly, they understand that it is not for the glory of Sandhill Baptist or Hope Community Church, but for the glory of Christ!