A Letter from the Pastor of CCI, Rolando Soto

The construction of the Church has begun. The dimensions of the building are 20m (~65ft) across the front and 30m(~98ft) on the sides, for a total of 600m² (6458 ft²)! This area will be divided into m auditorium and class rooms. There will be a 2.5m wide door on the front, on the right side a 2m wide door and a 1m wide door. On the left side an additional 2m wide door. The concrete foundation is in and is 30cm wide and ranges from 40cm to 1.5m deep and has 8 runs of #3 rebar in the concrete. They have the rebar columns in place. They have laid 7 courses of block. The floor will be at the level of the fourth course as the first three courses are to be back filled to raise the level of the floor. For the next steps, the brothers plan to build the concrete columns to a height of 2.9m. They are going to have columns/beams combined of metal and concrete. The metal has to be painted. We are studying what is best for us to do. If we work metal, it is possible that we will need to do it in another location? There is a believer that lives in Bijaqua, Mr. William Harding. He offered the use of his welding machines and other tools that he has in his hardware store and offered his trucks to transport the structures. We also have two welding machines that we can carry to Mexico de Upala. I am consulting our people in order to figure out what we can do to make the best of our work days. I hope to have a more definite answer Tuesday, July 20. I understand that you have already made a reservation for a hotel in Upala. Please let us know if you need anything else. I want to organize an activity at CCI to say good-bye to the group. Do you think this would be possible Tuesday night? We pray to the Lord that this mission trip will be of great benefit, and that we will glorify God with our action. Please let me know if there is anything that you need. Is there any information needed by the brothers and sisters. Dr. David Varela is awaiting a call. He is ready to help in whatever is needed. He and the other Doctor, Alvaro, will participate in the Journey. I appreciate very much this relationship and this opportunity to grow with you all. Salutations to your family and the participants in this journey.