South Shore Community Church

Spring 2011

April 2nd-April 12th, 2011 This trip was as much about encouraging and building relationships with the people who are doing the daily work in the Pikine neighborhood as it was about accomplishing projects. Some of the team taught English to the teens of the community while another contingent worked hard building the vocational school despite physically demanding conditions. In fact, on the last work day the thermometer topped out at 130 degrees! -but it was a dry heat, Ha! The medical team evaluated and treated nearly 200 patients and had the opportunity to teach in the local hospital. The women in our group led a powerful woman’s retreat for Senegalese Christians in the region. There were many stories of personal breakthroughs and spiritual growth that came out of this event. One of the highlights of the trip for the team was separating into small groups and spending time in the homes of families in the Yoonu Njup church. It was a special opportunity for us to hear stories of their own faith journeys and to share a little of our lives with them.