The Many Hands Thrift Market Impact Team is made up of staff, volunteers, and friends of the Many Hands Thrift Markets located in Iowa. They are serving together in Abaco, working alongside the community to be impact where God leads them.
Today, our team subdivided, and skills were challenged, expanded, or depleted. As those of us used our academic skills to enhance reading opportunities for children on the island, we found that we were inspired by Lisa Berg, who is driven to provide libraries to children who have never seen one, help them select appropriate books, and when possible, give books to children.
Well beyond the task itself was the joy of having meaningful conversations with one another. It was a blessing to contribute our abilities to the fruition of Lisa’s prayers.
Others learned that converting a faded building into one that brings joy through its beautiful color is a complex process. Previous paint began to show through as they removed the whitewash covering it, laboriously completing that five-step process before beginning to apply the smile-inducing purple. Color application itself began with time-consuming detailed edging and then, finally, the great moments of filling in the void between them. Eight team members completed one-half of the building today. They are trusting the next team to follow their example to complete the process.
As we head to bed after a wonderfully productive day, our bodies are aching, but our hearts are filled with increasing love for one another and the ONE who called us all here.
