The latest photos from the building project currently underway. The trusses have been delivered, via donkey, and the guys are moving them into place.
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A Report from Steve Rosier
This is an email from Steve Rosier, a Shared Blessings board member, on the ground in The Gambia: Dear Friends and Family, Our internet is sketchy as the “Guest House” we are staying in does not have internet, and we have to go to another hotel nearby to download...
Voices Lifted In Praise
Here are a few thoughts from team member Barb Adamson who is currently in The Gambia helping to Build the Future: It's hard to believe we have almost been here a week, though when we look upon the new building, and what the men and their Gambian co-workers have...
Working Hard To Build The Future
This morning, Manuela posted the following update on the Shared Blessings Facebook page: I forgot to mention that is rained for 2 days! (that was last week Friday and Saturday) It is as unusual to have rain in January in Gambia, as it would be to have snow in August...
01/04/2013 – Foundation Complete
Everything is in place, the blocks are all lined up on top of the foundation so it will be easy when the team gets arrives and starts the work. Sol is working on getting all the sand and gravel delivered before the teams arrival;...
Dreams of Bright Light and the Sound of Thunder
One of the workers hired for the work on the foundation of the new building--Alajie, a Muslim from Sierra Leone--came to Mr. Tamba and told him he had a dream! In the dream, Jesus appeared to him in a bright light and the sound of thunder wearing a bright crown on his...
Upper Basic Registration
Towards the end of December, Shared Blessings received the necessary registration for the upper basic grades of 7th, 8th, and 9th. The final certificate will be released upon completion and inspection of the new building which begins construction this month. Until...
December 2012 Newsletter
"Looking back at the ministry of Shared Blessings and what God has been doing in this nation, our hearts are warmed yet again, and it should warm your hearts as well, because this is your ministry!" Dear Friends and Family, Even though it is officially the “cold...
11/26/2012 – Construction has started!
Building the foundation for the new building (Grade 7,8 and 9). We have about half the blocks done, and the foundation should be done by mid December.