Aggies for Christ Campaign

Last month we had the pleasure of hosting the "Aggies for Christ," a group of seven students from Texas A&M University. We started by spending two days helping our brother Everton fix up his new house. Everton just graduated from the chácara and faced the dilemma of having to return to his old neighborhood. Fortunately, one of his fellow graduates, Valter, and his family offered Everton a house rent-free on their property in exchange for caring for the property. However, the house had been abandoned for some time and needed a lot of work.
Check out this house before the Aggies went to work...

...and after! From L-R, the Aggies: Reece, Chris, Chelsea, Robert, Traci, Whitney and Michael.

Here is the yard before our work...

...and after! A much-needed improvement.

Here is Everton, first on left, with the crew. He is one happy camper. The group did a lot to help Everton on his way: paint inside, install electrical wiring, replace roof and ceiling boards, in addition to building the new door and gate.

We also had an English party with the Aggies and our Brazilian friends. The Blumes were gracious hosts. We enjoyed roasted hot dogs and S'mores. What could be better than that food-wise? A great time was had by all. Here is Waleska with her student Ricardo at the party!

We also spent a day at the chácara fellowshipping with the guys there and starting work on painting the exterior of the new kitchen. Check out the Aggies' painting skills! Teamwork makes jobs like these go a lot faster.

The guys at the chácara really enjoyed their interaction with the Aggies, and I know that the Aggies were really glad to spend time with them as well. Here is everybody enjoying some traditional gaúcho tea after a hard day's work.

Thanks for the great memories, Aggies - you were one of the best campaign groups we've ever worked with here! God bless you guys in all that you do!