Late this year or early next year, you will be able to fly over the village of Bulape and immediately identify the newest elementary school below. It will be buildings that advertise some American event, product, or service. It will be buildings made out of used vinyl billboard signs.
Last month, I wrote about the ‘Built to Last’ project. It’s a project to build classroom made out of used vinyl billboard signs for rural Congo. At the end of article, I mentioned that I had just spoken at the Presbyterian Church in Hartford City. The following week, I heard from a couple of the church.
I had met with the couple after church. During this period, I discussed the project in more detail. I had estimated that a complete school will cost about $3,000 or $500 per classroom. They responded and provided enough funds to build an entire school consisting of six classrooms. Also, they funded a (to be designed) rain water collection system for the school.
“We were delighted to learn more about the ministry in Congo to which God has directed you these last years. As we have talked about our visit since, we believe God would have us share a portion with you of a gift we have recently received.”
Thanks be to God. Thanks again for Faith’s donations to the project. As a result, others have joined me and provided the seeds for the first vinyl classroom school.
