Pasco, WA Team Extends Las Mananitas
By Rod and Sherry Boyd

A group of 10 from Faith Assembly Christian Center, Pasco, WA continued construction on the final corner section of the first floor at the Las Mananitas High School. Associate Pastor Mark Barker led the team. They worked hard to complete nearly all the blocking on the classroom and two restrooms.  This was especially detailed due to a special divider, a closet in the restrooms and the three doors. They did a great job! Thank you Pastor Darrel and congregation of Faith Assembly for your generous construction offering.

Pastor Bruce Sullenger from Toppenish Assembly of God and a deacon also joined the group. Thanks to an additional construction offering from Toppenish Assembly, the team continued construction of a second classroom, desperately needed for next year. A concrete floor was poured the last day over the two classrooms, two restrooms and hallway. Pastor Bruce hopes to return with a small team in January to finish the classroom and continue with other construction.

The team enjoyed interaction with the children and youth from the school. The team visited classrooms giving away candy and school supplies, and praying for the needs of children and staff. The water balloons were a real hit! The last day the children were allowed to come to the worksite to give special cards and gifts they made for team members, even a cake! 

Anthony Daly, the very first student sponsored by LACC at Las Mananitas, joined the work crew the second week after classes. What a satisfying feeling to see this young man give something back to the only school he’s ever known!

The team enjoyed touring the Canal, sites of Panama City, and the historic Atlantic side. Pastor Mark shared the Word at the farewell service the last night. This is always an emotional time to say goodbye to workers, teachers and children.

Thank you Pastor Mark, Pastor Bruce, dear friends Lou and Nellie Cousineau, Kevin, Steve, Larry, Leta, Kristi and Mike. You have made a lasting impact at Las Mananitas!