Yesterday's return to the CMC was a welcome one. We are pleased at the progress since we left last weekend.

The ElastoBond arrived on Tuesday and about 1/3 of the roof has been coated. This is great to see, especially because when we worked on the studio last year, the ElastoBond wasn't applied until after we left.

The building exterior still has some touch up paint that needs to be applied. Glen and Todd took that project over. The rest of the team started painting inside. A crew of locals quickly patched the newer sanctuary room and is repainting it today. Chuck was even able to place another surprise inside the ministry center chapel.

Our trip couldn't have been timed better. Reverend David's office is now torn apart as more wires are replaced. The entire CMC staff is crammed into offices in about 1/15 of the total square footage of the building. It's crowded.

Many of the walls have been patched, smoothed, and primed, but I am still amazed that I hear the pounding of chisels throughout the halls. Still there are conduit channels that need to be cut out. The electricians have begun to run wiring through the conduit now and are even starting to install fixtures, so an end is in sight.

Please keep our team in your prayers as they work. Now that our work has moved inside, the team finds themselves hot and soaked with sweat while working in buildings that have no power so there is no air conditioning or even fans. Today is India's Independence Day (Happy 63rd, India!) so the team plans a half day of work, then a little celebrating and shopping this afternoon.

We'll post an update on Gary's condition soon. Thanks again for the prayers.