Building up Mothers and Caring for Children
The 46 mums and approximately 90 small children who take part in Reaching Lima's Families meet together in a small local church twice a week. The children happily play with plasticine, jigsaws, scissors, paint, and tricycles, since they have none of these things at home. Meanwhile, their mums are taught about God's love, child-rearing, hygiene and nutrition. And no-one goes home until the group has enjoyed a good meal together.
'Starting an adolescent group and ladies Bible study has been a good opportunity to follow up teaching given at the church,' comments Jean. 'Several of the mums say they understand the Christian life much better since coming to the study. Some are beginning to attend church more regularly. Others, such as Francisca, who has three small children in the project, are prevented from coming to church by their husbands.'
Improving Sanitary Facilities
The Williamsons have found many opportunities to help the people of La Campiña. At the moment they are able to help 40 families construct dry pit toilets—dry pit, since all water is delivered by lorry and must be paid for. Since starting their work in La Campiña, they have helped 100 families obtain better sanitary facilities.
