Barrie 2016

The Barrie 2016 HANDS team welcomes you to our blog, echoing the words of one of Christianity's first missions team: ...

Currently, eight of the twelve HANDS team members have arrived in Belize.  John, John, Ed, Cor, Steve, Janine, Colleen, met Chuck in the Belize...

Today was filled with great events!  Sion, Amber, Julia, and Sydney were all able to join us today.  They met us in the afternoon...

At the end of the second day of work, some of us are feeling our muscles.  First thing in the morning, Julia amazed us...

Today was hot.  We accomplished a lot today:  more wiring, we mixed concrete and poured the window sills, installed door frames and installed door...

Today was hot.  We accomplished a lot today:  There was a successful trip to the hardware store (see the picture) more wiring, installed doors,...

Today was our day away from the worksite.  We got in the van and travelled through Belize to Orange Walk Town.  Orange Walk Town...

Today was filled with rest.  We joined our brothers and sisters for church in Cristo Rey.  The church met across the road from Presbyterian...

Today was an action packed day.  We heard the weather report from back home, so we will keep quiet about our +23˚C wind chill...

This morning we started at a Redeemer Presbyterian Preschool, which has been a project location for previous HANDS teams.  The preschool children where all...

It is hard for us to believe that it is already our last day in Belize.  It seems like the previous nine days have...

We have landed safe and sound and we are just getting though customs now.  Thanks for all of your thoughts, prayers and support.  We...