Senegal Febuary project Completed preparation for the Bible Celebration
Senegal Makila Teamworkers Abroad missions project 2/2026
We were asked if we could come to Senegal by Herma Bode. (MHB day 2, page 16, 2026) To help with projects on the compound that needed to be completed in conjunction with the completion of the printing of the whole Bible up until this year they only had new testament and proverbs completed. They plan on having two celebrations of the completed text, one for the part of the country and locals, in April and another one with international local and country people on June 17, 2026.
Day 2 Monday February 16, 2026
After breakfast Alan gave a short devotional, then we talked about the work for the day. The project was to clean up the work site while the contractors worked on finishing stuccoing the walls. The morning work consisted of removing tree branches and debris from the building. Cutting away any rebar not needed and chipping away lumps of concrete all over the new construction to provide for smooth flat surfaces. We needed to stack blocks and wood forms, opening up the sink in the kitchen counter. We all pitched in and by lunch we had it was all cleaned up. At lunch we had a typical African meal which consisted of rice based stew with carrots, cabbage, tuna fish complete with head, a root njambe that tásted like potatoes, with a gravy like sauce and a bitter vegetable called Jaxate ( looked like a green tomato) After lunch 3 of us worked on filling all the holes from construction supports in walls, one cutting branches for fire wood, the other three hopped onto a truck to go pick up a new stove and washer needed for the compound. When they arrived back we cleaned up tools and put away tools and then cleaned up ourselves so we could have dinner. Spaghetti, fresh bread and vegetables. We enjoyed hearing stories of adventures of workers in their lives and the type of work they were involved in. Then at the end of the meal we would sing several Wolof songs and hear or sing our translation of songs. Like in Zambia the words are phonetic so if you were good at it you could sing along. They finished the night with talking and games with the locals. I headed off to help recover our last two team members, the Griffen’s from Colorado after their long trip and one badly damaged suitcase.
Day 3 Tuesday 2/17/2026
We installed a new washing machine in the bathroom, and replaced the stove in the kitchen. We removed some non-functioning heavy equipment from the shop area.
We had a traditional one plate meal with yassa guinarh (chicken), kanni pepper, bell pepper and rice stew, After lunch we evaluated and worked on setting up tiling needs, electricity and plumbing in the new building. Continued filling holes in walls, moving plumbing drain pipes and locating where plumbing and electrical pipes will need to be installed.
Just a note that this a Muslim Country and every morning around 5 am it would start with a call of horn to prayer. Also today starts Ramadan ( time of fasting and clean living to please Allah) until March 16th. As they are praying for forgiveness and blessings, may we be praying for them to seek and find Jesus.
Day 4 Wednesday day 2/18/2026
The Team worked cutting walls to run the plumbing and railing work, renovating the garage by making shelves. Designing started making new tables for the celebration. We installed new can lighting in the main room in the guest home.
Wednesday is a big day for the compound. Every week at 5 pm the children’s club is held and the boys showed up ( in rotation girls one week, boys next). About 100 children come to play games and run around for 2 hours. The last half hour is time for singing songs, listening to a Bible story, snacks and treats. Then they leave.
We relaxed in the evening and after dinner everyone had to give thanks for something today. So much to be thankful for, thank you Jesus for everything!
Day 5 Thursday 2/19/2026
Today Bryce, Alan, Chris, Jonathan and Caleb continued working and finished installing lights in the main room. They also worked on drilling and chiseling the cement ceiling to make the holes large enough for new lights in the main foyer and kitchen. Bryan and Adam, completed shelving in the storage area. John and Lee worked on kitchen plumbing and running venting and a fill line for a roof tank to the shower room. The ladies Carol, Herma, helped in the kitchen , cleaning, laundry, snacks and meals. Mean while contractors were cutting walls for electric lines.
Today was the official start of Ramadan so all the Muslems refrain from eating or drinking anything from sunrise to sunset, then gorge themselves and unfortunately many end up in hospitals sick from it. The workers slow down and show signs of exhaustion from not eating or drinking. Thanks for inyour continued prayers.
Day 6 Friday 2/20/2026
Another new day and we are ready to continue the process of helping Herma and Daniel Bode with the new addition and fixing of her house.
4 Year’s ago Herma was in the original house kitchen when a large chunk of the concete roof fell out and hit her but, by God’s grace she was hurt but, okay.
She had to cook in an open air kitchen till they fixed it which took sometime. Our projects included finishing up some of the unfinished projects in the house and in the new building for the celebration of the Bible translation.
Today we finished installing the lights in the kitchen and started the main foyer. Rough Plumbing was completed in the new bathrooms and more shelves were built for the technology lab storage area in Danny’s house. Also continued the welding of the rails for the stairwell in the new building.
At the end of the day before the sunset we took a ride down to the local beach and took a walk and a short swim in the ocean.
Day 7 Saturday 2/21/3026
We started our day with devotions, each man would give their testimony and share a verse. Daniel, our host suggested we take a break since we are ahead of schedule and so we traveled to Dakar to visit the house of slaves Goree island where beginning in the 1500’s various countries would come and picked up slaves for their use. A sad history steeped sin and greed. Now about 2000 people live on the island and most work in tourism. It only serves to remind us of our need for a Savior.
John 3:16-17
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have unto everlasting life. For God sent not his Son the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Day 8 Sunday 2/22/2026
Today is Sunday and we attended the local Assembly. The Senegalies people worship to the beat of the drum while singing beautiful songs of praise. The worship was truly uplifting and I could have sung for hours. It was much like what I imagine heaven will be like when we all raise our voices in praise to the Lord for all He has done for us. Thank you Jesus.
Adam Greenhow had the message and spoke on some of the many blessings we have in Christ, 2 Peter 1:1-5 . He is from NC and works as a volunteer missionary doing minor maintenance at the JARR’s facility in NC. He and his wife and son are in fellowship at Believers Bible Fellowship in NC. Pray for them as they serve the Lord.
After the service, the church wanted to give us each a gift of thanks for our help with the project. We were presented with a Senegal drum with a hand painted tribute “Jerejef (Thank you)” Psalms 90:17. I would add to that “No, Thank You.”
Day 9 Monday 2/23/2026
Today we went to work on the kitchen sink. It was not draining well, a small bathroom sink loose, cutting light holes on the cement ceiling, in the chapel and main home hallway. Continue making and installing shelves for technology storage. Continued railing work. Installing in room two a hvac unit.
Day 10 Tuesday 2/24/2026
Today we continued working on many tasks, repairing several pieces of furniture, patched the foyer, and fixed the Chapel lighting. We also hung a condenser unit, made and installed more shelves and some small soccer goals for the kid’s club tomorrow. We worked on cleaning the kitchen line of tree roots, installed a new water line and tested the new building and deep cleaned the main room of the house. We finished the day with a spaghetti dinner and sang several songs in Wolof and finished off with “It is well with my soul” in English. Thank you Jesus.
Day 11 Wednesday 2/25/2026
Today we were moving a studio HVAC to a different location. We began to seal the new tables and finished patching around new lights. We also began to prime the walls on the new building.
This week also was the girls turn for Kids Club so we helped to entertain the kids and sat in on the Bible lesson given by Johnathan Peck.
Maryln Escher came to help with the kids club and stayed for visit. She was instrumental in translating the Bible into the Wolof language and had devoted 50 years of her life to the work. “He is no fool who gives what he can not keep, to gain what he cannot lose.”
Day 12 Thursday 2/26/2026
Today we finished installing an air conditioner on the roof for the studio, cleaned up loose debris around the new building area from contractors. Filling and patching all the holes from plumbing and moving of equipment. We worked on drainage and piping in Herma’s shower, applied the first coat of finish on tables, repaired and installed new doors to the bath house to the rear of buildings. We also were able to install the last of the missing shelves in the computer lab. Last but not least, we patched around the light fixtures so that we could put them in place in all buildings. We are winding down our projects. So thankful for a faithful God who kept us safe and well to serve these two weeks.
Day 13 Friday 2/27/2026
Today it was a very nice day with temperatures in the 60’s. We worked on the doorways to the bathroom area, where we touched up the masonry as well as cleaning up the yard. We were able to finish the plumbing and tile for Herma’s bathroom which she was really excited about. Basically we completed our punch list. It was a really good feeling to be able to accomplish so much in the two weeks we were here. The Lord was so good giving strength, health, unity to the team, and blessings upon blessings the whole trip.
Day 14 Saturday 2/29/2026
Today we got up early and we all took a trip to the Bandia Animals Reserve Safari for a tour. It was a good time and a nice way to end our trip. Upon returning to the Compound we began packing for our return trip. Herma made us a feast for dinner and we enjoyed a concert by some locals. Tomorrow we leave at 7:30am for JFK New York.
Ps 34:2
I will bless the LORD at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Day 15 Sunday 3/02/2026
Got up at 6:00am to catch our flight home. We took time to pray for Herma,
I wanted to spend a little time sharing about each of the Team members and how God has blessed me and the work here because of them these last two weeks.
John Bradshaw, (KS,) Young man with a heart to serve the Lord, and he put his heart into his work. He was always looking for more work when his plumbing work ran out. I could often find him still working long after quitting time. He had a real “Lord I want to be like Jesus”, attitude which shines in all he does. A real blessing.
Alan and Chris Coburn, (NJ) I am so thankful to the Lord to be able to come on this trip as a Team Leader. I appreciated the team and having my wife along to serve the Lord in a new part of the world together.
Bryan Gates, (IA) humor and wit would best characterise Bryan. He was always keeping people guessing with his jokes and his love for the Lord is evident. He got here a week before we arrived and is leaving a few days after we leave. He has been working on woodworking and gophering and tool, organizing, collecting, shopping and many other important tasks to help Herma.
Adam Greenhow, (NC) also had a keen sense of humor and put Bryan and Adam together and you can get a real “laugh fest. He worked on many woodworking projects throughout the facility and was great at repairing the old furniture and breathing new life into some treasured objects of Herma’s.
Lee and Cathy Griffen, (CO)
Lee a Plumber, worked on a lot of plumbing with John in the new building and, repairing items in the old building as well as putting up HVAC units and wiring and connecting lines to them. His wife Kathy helped in the kitchen, cleaned, did laundry, and anything else she could to do to help. She was a direct answer to my wife’s prayer for another woman on the team and a constant encouragement.It was a blessing to have them for their first time with Team Workers on a International trip like this. It was a blessing to see their love for the Lord and their desire to serve him.
Bryce Jones, (GA) came to us last minute but was able to get a flight because the Lord opened a seat for him, He is a welder by trade and the Lord used him to help put together railings and repair some items, as well as build some soccer goal’s for the kids club. He helped out with many other items from cleaning to masonry repairs, drilling, cutting and installations.This was his first Missions Trip but not the first time he has traveled out of the country. I was very thankful to have his help, skills, and willingness to serve the Lord in this way.
Jonathan Peck, (NC) has been on many of the Teamworkers Abroad projects and led several of them as well. Since he joined up with us a couple years ago we have found him to be a wealth of knowledge, and skills. His greatest talent is how much he loves and desires to serve the Lord.
Caleb Sterling, (NC) Young man who also seeks to serve the Lord and was helpful in many ways. He helped on many projects from masonry to patching, drilling, and picking up parts. He has traveled many places and has a keen sense of direction and a bit of a fearless spirit which made him a good tour guide and overall go-to person for the less secure. He Has a love for the Lord that shows in his testimony of how God is faithful.
He has been on several trips before and enjoys them immensely.
Herma Bode Senegal,Special thanks to her for her wonderful hospitality and her great love for the Lord and the ministry that she and her family have served in for over 40 years. She has quite a testimony in the area and we are so thankful to share in her work and gleen from her faith and wisdom. Thanks Herma 💕🙏
Lastly, but definitely not least is Danny, Herma’s eldest son who got here early to help organize the projects for us and had to put up with us calling him constantly. He deserves an award for patience, kindness and his servant heart. From the ministry aspect he works with the men here and the vocational center providing opportunities to teach them job skills and a livelihood. Mostly he shows the love of God . We were thankful for his ability to change course on a dime and keep the projects running.
Last, but not least, I want to give thanks and praise to the Lord for all He has done. He put this Team together. He brought 10 people together in a short amount of time to experience a life changing opportunity of faith and His faithfulness. Only God can take “broken board’s, and bent nails and make something beautiful” and literally that’s what He did. Both in the compound and in our lives and hearts. So once again Thank you Jesus! For God so Loved the world He gave, and gave, and gave…
Short share version
Senegal Makila Teamworkers Abroad (TWA) missions project 2/2026
We were asked if we could come to Senegal by Herma Bode. (MHB day 2, page 16, 2026) To help with projects on the compound that needed to be completed in conjunction with the completion of the printing of the Wolof complete Bible. They have had the new testament and proverbs completed up to today. They are planning on having two celebrations of the completed text, one for the local part of the country, in April and another one with international local and country people on May 13, 2026.
So The Lord provided a great group of 8 men and 2 women through Teamworkers Abroad to give of their time and money to go on this mission project trip. We coordinated our flights to all meet at JFK and except for two who were to meet us there.
So on Sunday February 15th at 8:30am only five of us arrived safely in Malika , Senegal. John Bradshaw, (KS,) Bryan Jones, (GA), Adam Greenhow, (NC) Alan and Chris Coburn, (NJ) and Caleb Sterling (CO) also joined us on the flight. Around 1:00 pm Jonathan Peck (NC) joined us. We were met by Herma Bode, her son Daniel, and Brian Gates, Saliou, Alfred, Jibby who met us at the compound. The following day Lee and Cathy Griffen (CO) arrived and got settled in.
We got settled into our rooms and then went to the assembly in the compound and fellowshiped with the believers. After a little R&R we viewed the compound and assessed the jobs and will be starting work tomorrow. After breakfast Alan gave a devotional, then we talked about the work for the next 2 weeks. The projects consisted of: ladies helping with house chores and site cleanup with the men who worked on removing tree branches and debris from the building. Cutting away any rebar not needed and chipping away lumps of concrete all over the new construction to provide for smooth flat surfaces. We needed to stack blocks and wood forms, and remove debris both on the work site and workshop while the contractors worked on finishing stuccoing, electrical, priming the new building. We continued this on and off during the week to keep the site neat and clean. Then we were on to other projects that needed: new washing machine hookup in the bathroom, and replacing the stove in the kitchen. We removed some non-functioning heavy equipment from the shop area. Evaluated and worked on tiling repairs, electricity and plumbing in the old and new buildings. Cut opening for the sink area in the kitchen counter, moving plumbing drain pipes, installing new waterline in the walls, and patched and filling holes in walls all over site. Installing a new waterline to the new building, designed and installed a new railing for the new stairway. Designed and made two new tables for the celebration.and renovating the garage, workshop and technology house by making new shelves for storage and work space. We repaired and installed new lighting in the main room, kitchen, chapel, foyer in the guest home. Also installed two AC units as requested, fixed furniture, leaning clothes line posts, four new bathroom doors on rear bath house. This is a quick sum up of most of the work that we did while there.
We enjoyed fellowshipping with the believers for the 2 Sundays we were there and also with the many visitors and the staff on the grounds. We sang several of their christian songs in Wolof and learned their ways. On Wednesday the children came for about 2+ hours to play games and hear a gospel story which we helped with. We ate some of their traditional meals and then had several non-traditional meals from around the world made by Herma, a wonderful cook and two helpers, for the many outside visitors that would drop in for visits or rest during their missionary work in the area.
Yes we did have some time for R & R with the staff there as well and visiting the town, beach, the house of slaves Goree island, and the Bandia Animals Reserve Safari for a tour.
God as alway was a great part of the trip because His Spirit worked in each of us to have wonderful christian fellowship, camaraderie, great team spirit, safety (no one sick or hurt), and a blessing to all and I believe also all those there. He did it all and I am so thankful for His great love to us.
Thank you for your Fellowship, and sharing this story and especially your prayers.
so we helped to entertain the kids and sat in on the Bible lessons given by John Bradshaw, Johnathan Peck.
We enjoyed each morning a devotional where each team member and local staff would give their testimony and a verse of scripture and what it meant to them. Then in evening we would enjoy hearing stories of adventures of workers, and travelers in their lives and the type of work they were involved in. Then at the end of every meal we would sing several Wolof songs and hear or sing our translation of songs. Like in Zambia the words are phonetic so if you were good at it you could sing along. We would finish the night with talking and games with the locals.
Our lunches were a typical African meal. It was a large dish everyone received a spoon and we ate together, out of one dish. One dish consisted of rice based stew with carrots, cabbage, tuna fish complete with head, a root njambe that tásted like potatoes, with a gravy like sauce and a bitter vegetable called Jaxate ( looked like a green tomato). Another dish had yassa guinarh (chicken), kanni pepper, bell pepper and rice stew. So the grain was rice, millet, rice, Maize (corn), sorghum, while meats were Fish, chicken, goat, or beef (rare to have). Most foods were normally spicy or hot but were on the mild side for all and you could add more heat as you wanted to your dish.
Just a note that this a Muslim Country and every morning around 5 am it would start with a call of horn to prayer. This would continue all day louder on Fridays. Several would ask questions about what we believed and who we felt Jesus was. It also happened that while we were there Ramadan (time of fasting and clean living to please Allah) began and will continue until March 16th. When the Ramadan officially start they refrained from eating or drinking anything, plus relationships from sunrise to sunset, then gorge themselves and unfortunately many end up in hospitals sick from it. The workers slow down and show signs of exhaustion from not eating or drinking. As they are praying for forgiveness and blessings, may we be praying for them to seek and find Jesus.
Dakar to visit the house of slaves Goree island where beginning in the 1500’s various countries would come and pick up slaves for their use. A sad history steeped sin and greed. Now about 2000 people live on the island and most work in tourism. It only serves to remind us of our need for a Savior.
NKJV John 3:16-17
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have unto everlasting life. For God sent not his Son the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved
Sunday and we attended the local Assembly. The Senegalies people worship to the beat of the drum while singing beautiful songs of praise. The worship was truly uplifting and I could have sung for hours. It was much like what I imagine heaven will be like when we all raise our voices in praise to the Lord for all He has done for us. Thank you Jesus.
Adam Greenhow had the message and spoke on some of the many blessings we have in Christ, 2 Peter 1:1-5 . Then after the service, the church wanted to give us each a gift of thanks for our help with the project. We were presented with a Senegal drum with a hand painted tribute “Jerejef (Thank you)” Psalms 90:17 17 And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands. I would add to that “No,…. “Thank You.”
Maryln Escher came to help with the kids club and stayed for visit. She was instrumental in translating the Bible into the Wolof language and had devoted 50 years of her life to the work. “He is no fool who gives what he can not keep, to gain what he cannot lose.”
After lunch 3 of us worked on filling all the holes from construction supports in walls, one cutting branches for fire wood, the other three hopped onto a truck to go pick up a new stove and washer needed for the compound. When they arrived back we cleaned up tools and put away tools and then cleaned up ourselves so we could have dinner. Spaghetti, fresh bread and vegetables.. I headed off to help recover our last two team members, the Griffen’s from Colorado after their long trip and one badly damaged suitcase.
Day 3 Tuesday 2/17/2026
We installed a
We had a traditional one plate meal with After lunch we
Day 4 Wednesday day 2/18/2026
The Team worked
Wednesday is a big day for the compound. Every week at 5 pm the children’s club is held and the boys showed up ( in rotation girls one week, boys next). About 100 children come to play games and run around for 2 hours. The last half hour is time for singing songs, listening to a Bible story, snacks and treats. Then they leave.
We relaxed in the evening and after dinner everyone had to give thanks for something today. So much to be thankful for, thank you Jesus for everything!
Day 5 Thursday 2/19/2026
Today Bryce, Alan, Chris, Jonathan and Caleb continued working and finished installing lights in the main room. They also worked on drilling and chiseling the cement ceiling to make the holes large enough for new lights in the main foyer and kitchen. Bryan and Adam, completed shelving in the storage area. John and Lee worked on kitchen plumbing and running venting and a fill line for a roof tank to the shower room. The ladies Carol, Herma, helped in the kitchen , cleaning, laundry, snacks and meals. Mean while contractors were cutting walls for electric lines.
Thanks for your continued prayers.
Day 6 Friday 2/20/2026
Another new day and we are ready to continue the process of helping Herma and Daniel Bode with the new addition and fixing of her house.
4 Year’s ago Herma was in the original house kitchen when a large chunk of the concete roof fell out and hit her but, by God’s grace she was hurt but, okay.
She had to cook in an open air kitchen till they fixed it which took sometime. Our projects included finishing up some of the unfinished projects in the house and in the new building for the celebration of the Bible translation.
Today we finished installing the lights in the kitchen and started the main foyer. Rough Plumbing was completed in the new bathrooms and more shelves were built for the technology lab storage area in Danny’s house. Also continued the welding of the rails for the stairwell in the new building.
At the end of the day before the sunset we took a ride down to the local beach and took a walk and a short swim in the ocean.
Day 7 Saturday 2/21/3026
We started our day with devotions, each man would give their testimony and share a verse. Daniel, our host suggested we take a break since we are ahead of schedule and so we traveled to
Day 8 Sunday 2/22/2026
Today is He is from NC and works as a volunteer missionary doing minor maintenance at the JARR’s facility in NC. He and his wife and son are in fellowship at Believers Bible Fellowship in NC. Pray for them as they serve the Lord.
Day 9 Monday 2/23/2026
Today we went to work on the kitchen sink. It was not draining well, a small bathroom sink loose, cutting light holes on the cement ceiling, in the chapel and main home hallway. Continue making and installing shelves for technology storage. Continued railing work. Installing in room two a hvac unit.
Day 10 Tuesday 2/24/2026
Today we continued working on many tasks, repairing several pieces of furniture, patched the foyer, and fixed the Chapel lighting. We also hung a condenser unit, made and installed more shelves and some small soccer goals for the kid’s club tomorrow. We worked on cleaning the kitchen line of tree roots, installed a new water line and tested the new building and deep cleaned the main room of the house. We finished the day with a spaghetti dinner and sang several songs in Wolof and finished off with “It is well with my soul” in English. Thank you Jesus.
Day 11 Wednesday 2/25/2026
Today we were moving a studio HVAC to a different location. We began to seal the new tables and finished patching around new lights. We also began to prime the walls on the new building.
Day 12 Thursday 2/26/2026
Today we finished installing an air conditioner on the roof for the studio, cleaned up loose debris around the new building area from contractors. Filling and patching all the holes from plumbing and moving of equipment. We worked on drainage and piping in Herma’s shower, applied the first coat of finish on tables, repaired and installed new doors to the bath house to the rear of buildings. We also were able to install the last of the missing shelves in the computer lab. Last but not least, we patched around the light fixtures so that we could put them in place in all buildings. We are winding down our projects. So thankful for a faithful God who kept us safe and well to serve these two weeks.
Day 13 Friday 2/27/2026
Today it was a very nice day with temperatures in the 60’s. We worked on the doorways to the bathroom area, where we touched up the masonry as well as cleaning up the yard. We were able to finish the plumbing and tile for Herma’s bathroom which she was really excited about. Basically we completed our punch list. It was a really good feeling to be able to accomplish so much in the two weeks we were here. The Lord was so good giving strength, health, unity to the team, and blessings upon blessings the whole trip.
Day 14 Saturday 2/29/2026
Today we got up early and we all took a trip to the Bandia Animals Reserve Safari for a tour. It was a good time and a nice way to end our trip. Upon returning to the Compound we began packing for our return trip. Herma made us a feast for dinner and we enjoyed a concert by some locals. Tomorrow we leave at 7:30am for JFK New York.
Ps 34:2
I will bless the LORD at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Day 15 Sunday 3/02/2026
Got up at 6:00am to catch our flight home. We took time to pray for Herma,
I wanted to spend a little time sharing about each of the Team members and how God has blessed me and the work here because of them these last two weeks.
John Bradshaw, (KS,) Young man with a heart to serve the Lord, and he put his heart into his work. He was always looking for more work when his plumbing work ran out. I could often find him still working long after quitting time. He had a real “Lord I want to be like Jesus”, attitude which shines in all he does. A real blessing.
Alan and Chris Coburn, (NJ) I am so thankful to the Lord to be able to come on this trip as a Team Leader. I appreciated the team and having my wife along to serve the Lord in a new part of the world together.
Bryan Gates, (IA) humor and wit would best characterise Bryan. He was always keeping people guessing with his jokes and his love for the Lord is evident. He got here a week before we arrived and is leaving a few days after we leave. He has been working on woodworking and gophering and tool, organizing, collecting, shopping and many other important tasks to help Herma.
Adam Greenhow, (NC) also had a keen sense of humor and put Bryan and Adam together and you can get a real “laugh fest. He worked on many woodworking projects throughout the facility and was great at repairing the old furniture and breathing new life into some treasured objects of Herma’s.
Lee and Cathy Griffen, (CO)
Lee a Plumber, worked on a lot of plumbing with John in the new building and, repairing items in the old building as well as putting up HVAC units and wiring and connecting lines to them. His wife Kathy helped in the kitchen, cleaned, did laundry, and anything else she could to do to help. She was a direct answer to my wife’s prayer for another woman on the team and a constant encouragement.It was a blessing to have them for their first time with Team Workers on a International trip like this. It was a blessing to see their love for the Lord and their desire to serve him.
Bryce Jones, (GA) came to us last minute but was able to get a flight because the Lord opened a seat for him, He is a welder by trade and the Lord used him to help put together railings and repair some items, as well as build some soccer goal’s for the kids club. He helped out with many other items from cleaning to masonry repairs, drilling, cutting and installations.This was his first Missions Trip but not the first time he has traveled out of the country. I was very thankful to have his help, skills, and willingness to serve the Lord in this way.
Jonathan Peck, (NC) has been on many of the Teamworkers Abroad projects and led several of them as well. Since he joined up with us a couple years ago we have found him to be a wealth of knowledge, and skills. His greatest talent is how much he loves and desires to serve the Lord.
Caleb Sterling, (NC) Young man who also seeks to serve the Lord and was helpful in many ways. He helped on many projects from masonry to patching, drilling, and picking up parts. He has traveled many places and has a keen sense of direction and a bit of a fearless spirit which made him a good tour guide and overall go-to person for the less secure. He Has a love for the Lord that shows in his testimony of how God is faithful.
He has been on several trips before and enjoys them immensely.
Herma Bode Senegal,Special thanks to her for her wonderful hospitality and her great love for the Lord and the ministry that she and her family have served in for over 40 years. She has quite a testimony in the area and we are so thankful to share in her work and gleen from her faith and wisdom. Thanks Herma 💕🙏
Lastly, but definitely not least is Danny, Herma’s eldest son who got here early to help organize the projects for us and had to put up with us calling him constantly. He deserves an award for patience, kindness and his servant heart. From the ministry aspect he works with the men here and the vocational center providing opportunities to teach them job skills and a livelihood. Mostly he shows the love of God . We were thankful for his ability to change course on a dime and keep the projects running.
Last, but not least, I want to give thanks and praise to the Lord for all He has done. He put this Team together. He brought 10 people together in a short amount of time to experience a life changing opportunity of faith and His faithfulness. Only God can take “broken board’s, and bent nails and make something beautiful” and literally that’s what He did. Both in the compound and in our lives and hearts. So once again Thank you Jesus! For God so Loved the world He gave, and gave, and gave…