Monday, June 13, 2011

Haiti Mission Team ~ June 13 Update

Greetings from Haiti!

Sunday was an absolutely beautiful day in Haiti! We left early in the morning and headed further up the mountain to worship with our brothers and sisters in a small Baptist church in Calabasse. They were serving communion and when 80 Americans showed up they had to go out and purchase additional supplies so we would partake with them. Although we could not understand most of the service, we could sense the sweet spirit and experience worship alongside the Haitian believers. In the afternoon, we went into Port au Prince to look at the remaining devastation from the earthquake. Although you can still see collapsed buildings and there are still thousands living in tent cities, much of the rubble has been cleaned up. The city, however, is still steeped in poverty and was overwhelming for many of us. Please pray for the 9 million Haitians that struggle daily to provide food and shelter for their families. Earnestly pray that their spiritual lives will be transformed through the acceptance of Jesus as their Savior!

Today we will split up into different ministry areas. Some of us will be building a house for a widow whose home was destroyed in the earthquake. Pray for our safety and that we would have an opportunity to share with our Haitian co-workers. Others will be working in the crèche, caring for the orphans, and cleaning and giving some relief to the ladies who work there. Pray that they would bring joy to the lives of the 60 babies and young children. Still others will be preparing for Vacation Bible School. Tuesday and Wednesday, a large part of our team will be heading back to Calabasse to do VBS with 100 children each day. Pray specifically for Kim Gidley as she is the VBS Director and will be managing 35 people. Pray that the teachers will prepare lessons that will connect with the children and that many will accept Christ.

Everyone is doing well, and we continue to covet your prayers for our health and safety. Pray that we would allow God to refine us and make us more like Him!

Your Haiti Mission Team

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