Serving Opportunities!

Many of you are probably wondering what exactly it is that we do here in Harmons. Therefore, I'm going to give you a tiny run-down of all our serving opportunities we have throughout the week...

The House: Every week a team is here, they will build 1-2 houses, depending on the size of the team. This week, since we have a larger team, they are building 2 houses in Porus, which is a city near Harmons. There is quite a process that goes into building, including building the foundation, putting up walls, adding layers of concrete, topping it with a zinc roof, etc. At the end of each week, the team will have a dedication ceremony where they will present the house to its new family. It is a very meaningful event and we will have a video of a dedication ceremony coming later!

The Store: The store is opened up 2-3 days a week, where Jamaicans from Harmons and surrounding areas can come to shop. Every team member that comes to Harmons brings 100 pounds of donations with them, and it is all stocked in the store. Jamaicans can shop for everything from clothes and shoes to school supplies and diapers. Check out our newest VideoCast for an in-depth description of how the store works!
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Hauling Marl: Marl (pronounced "mall") is a gravel/sand-like substance that is used for building things such as foundations, concrete, etc. Because many Jamaicans live up in the bush, marl must be carried up the hill where no vehicle can venture. Using burlap sacs, a pile of marl is hauled by an assembly line from the bottom of a hill to the top. It is a very grueling job, but it provides a necessity for many.

The School: Some team members get the crazy privilege of visiting either the St. Jago School or the Harmons All-Age School. School runs from September to July. When team members visit the schools, they often find themselves being a jungle-gym for the kids and even teaching the class. This is a very unique opportunity and the Jamaican children absolutely love to see the "whities" (as they call them) come to their school.

I hope that gives you a better picture of what we are doing here and what our days actually entail! Each of these opportunities contribute to the ministry of Won By One To Jamaica and provide so much for this small community of Harmons...

Lacy