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Greetings,

SIMU, the contractor, is on the property. Tuesday Chris and Evaristo visited the property and found they were breaking out the slab and preparing the ground. The plans call for only a 2 meter space between the wall and the building, but this space will have to be increased to 3 meters for security reasons. With only 2 meters of space it would be too easy for thieves to span the space from the top of the wall to the overhang on the roof. (The overhang on the roof reduces the space.)

Sandra and Fackson found a vendor who will sell us excellent quality blocks and cement for the wall-fence. The blocks are 2,500 kwacha ($.70) each delivered and the cement 38,000 kwacha ($10.00). This is good news because cement is very hard to get and the street price has jumped to 60,000 kwacha ($15.80). When we went around to various cement dealers and called the factory we were told that there will not be new supply until October. We will get 600 bags at that price and see what we need to do about other projects, but for now we can at at least start the wall. The trench has already been dug. We were happy to have Claud on site as the trench was being dug.

We have 26 women signed up to work on the road and hope to start work late next week. Evaristo will return to the site on Friday.

Evaristo and Matildah were in Kanyama today for a meeting of pastors, PCSC committee members and teachers there. They had 25 in attendance and all the churches were represented.

This term will end August 9. On August 10 a meeting will be held at Helen DeVos Christian School for all teachers, PCSC committee members and church leadership.

We have had every team and visitor this summer visit the Grade 8 class. The children are really doing very well and when asked what they like most about their school they said 1). Our books 2). Our teachers 3). The fact we are made to speak English and 4). The good food.

Two weeks ago the desks from the Goad's arrived and they are splendid. These youth know that although they are poor, they are SPECIAL!

Sandra just returned from the grocery store. She was delayed as all traffic was stopped for a huge motorcade—Barbara Bush arriving from the airport! Sandra has already called the US Embassy Ambassador's Office to give Barbara a special invitation to visit House of Moses. Now, that would be cool!

Love and Blessing to each one of you!
Jennie