Iglesia Adventista de Shete Dia Mundu Nobo shines brighter in the beautiful Curacao sun thanks to its fresh new paint, compliments of volunteers from the 429th Expeditionary Operations Squadron, located at the U.S. Forwarding Operating Location (USFOL).
On Thursday morning, April 14, 26 USFOL service members plus several members of the congregation spent all morning repainting the exterior walls of the church. Military Chaplain Capt. Dennis Gnueu and his assistant, Msgt Adam Hurlbert, directed the volunteers while church Pastor Emerick Angela and several of the church’s elders assisted with the effort.
A delicious lunch of swordfish, rice and salad was prepared by Sister Tromp and five volunteers. Annetta Williams, one of the church elders working in the kitchen, was amazed by the number of volunteers that arrived and remarked "We are very happy you chose our church to help us. God bless you all." The church, located in Charo, has a congregation of approximately 200. First Elder Lionel Diaz expressed his gratitude, saying he was very thankful. "I am thrilled with the (service members’) efforts. The church is an image of the spirituality of the community. I hope this project will inspire others to participate in other community projects.