Ezel and Carl putting down flooring

Ezel and Carl lay the flooring in the Bastrop, TX, project kitchen.

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The first meal in the new Bastrop, TX, project kitchen.

Long term volunteer Murray Reimer from Woodmore MB outfitted to fell trees

Long-term volunteer, Murray Reimer, Woodmore, MB, all suited up and ready to fell some trees.

Short term volunteer Alson Zimmerman Shippensburg PA cutting a tree burned in the Bastrop Fire

Short-term volunteer, Alson Zimmerman, from Shippensburg, PA, is ready to cut down a tree that was burned in the Bastrop fire.

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The volunteers take a well-deserved break.

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Heavy equipment is used to move large trees.

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Fifteen-year-old Isaac tests out the new wheelchair ramp that MDS built to his family's new mobile home. Volunteers from PA are in the background.

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Susan and Lena, volunteers from PA, attach spindles to the wheelchair ramp.

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Washing the vehicles at the end of the work week.

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The first volunteer group in Bastrop.

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Volunteer group in Bastrop.

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Relaxing with music in the evening.

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A sign of life among the burned out trees.

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Bracton clearing trees.

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Digging for the water line.

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Helen gets the steps ready for concrete.

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Working on the new build.

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The January long-term volunteers.

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January volunteers.

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The joists and sheathing are started.

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Making the cut.

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Project Director, Carl, inspects the work.

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Roger plays his bass.

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Visiting in the evening at the project.

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The camp at Bastrop.

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Project Director Carl and client Mr. John talk over plans for his house.

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A sign in Bastrop.

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Volunteer Azel, unloading tools.

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Long-termer Bracton working in Bastrop.

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Carl and homeowner, Mr. John, making plans for the kitchen in his home, so he and his four children can move in his house.

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Working on the first home in Bastrop.

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Voluteers from Shippensburg, PA.

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Our cook, Mary, baked fresh rolls for supper.

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Architect, Michael Gatto, makes final plans with Project Director, Carl Dube, for the first home in Bastrop. Gatto is donating is services.

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Michael Gatto, pro bono architect talks with Susan Noques, local construction chairperson and MDS workers about the plans for the first home in Bastrop.

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Roger, Dave and Jerry go over job cards for tomorrow's work.

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Volunteer William Janzen works on the ceiling.

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Laura Dube, Miss Hillary and her daughter Miss Jessica at the home dedication for Miss Hillary.

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One exhausted sander.

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Ready to pour the footers for Ms. Robin's home.

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Volunteers from Rosedale Bible Institute paint trim at Mr. Juan's house in Bastrop.

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Volunteers Dave and Al look over the plan.

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Rosedale volunteers take a lunch break.

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Volunteers from Rosedale Bible Institute frame walls at Ms. Robin's house in Bastrop, TX.

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Mr. Juan thanked the volunteers for working on his house by making them lunch.

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Roger, Lois and Liz putting down flooring at Ms. Michell and Mr. Juan's house.

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The volunteer team puts sheeting on Ms. Robins' house.

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Virgil and Bill work on the roof of Ms. Robin's house.

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Mr. Juan and Mrs. Michelle cutting their cake a the dedication service.

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Mr. Juan and Mrs. Michelle's daughter shows off her new room. She picked the colors for her walls and trim.

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Volunteers from Lenape Valley Presbyterian Church and the Long-term MDS volunteers.

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Mr. Juan and Mrs. Michelle recieve the wall hanging.

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Ms. Robin and her son joined the crew for dinner.

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Installing windows at Ms. Robin's house.

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Ms. Michelle and Mr. Juan receive two quilts.