Hi All! We arrived safely in Carrefour yesterday (after surviving the chaotic airport!). Our drive from Port Au Prince to the place where we are staying was humbling. We began our VBS ministry this morning. The women in our group had the opportunity to lead an impromptu Bible study with a small group of Haitian moms who struggle with the same things as we do in raising their kids. Just got back a while ago from prayer walking in this part of the "city". The Haitians are loving Godly people and have blessed us all to the point of tears. We are going to church tonight and one of us will actually be doing the preaching! We will do the VBS every morning and then in the afternoon do different things. We get a lot of group time together, which is cool. The kids/teens in the group are doing GREAT. What a blessing to have each one of them along to connect with all the kids we are coming in contact with.
Living conditions are "simple" to say the least. Most of us are sleeping outside. We do not have electricity, apparently it is run by the government and they decide when to turn it on. We do have a generator but do not use it but a fews hours a day. The nights are full of roosters crowing and loud music! The food is GREAT…can't beat a mango that has just fallen from the tree!! Somehow the simplicity of this country is contagious. We feel lifted up by all of you and we are SO grateful! We are reminded often to be aware of satan's power trying to weed its way in to our group, so we just keep claiming Jesus to have his way!
Because of the lack of electricity we may not be able to post often. So au revior (bye) for now.
Thinking and praying for you Char and Gracie every day!!!!
Happy Anniversary to our favorite couple. God Bless!
Thank you so much for the update! It is great to hear how the Lord is using BOTH groups – the ministry team and Haitians to share the common love of the Lord with each other. We are one family. Scott and I will be praying for you every day!
WOW! what a blessing you are to the Haitian people. In turn you are being blessed as well. Yummy! the food sounds good. Try to rest when you can. Praying for God’s will to done and for safety.
Thank you for the update! We are lifting you all in prayer!! Looking forward to hearing all about it! Hugs!
Thanks for the update! Will continue praying for the team and for God to be glorified through you.
Thanks for the update. Sounds like there are some challenges but rewards also. Continuing to pray for safety and health.
I was so excited to finally hear how the mission is going!!! God is doing wondrous things there! You are blessing those precious children in ways well never know. I continue lifting the team in prayer.
Thanks for the update, praying for the team.God is Good
I’m praying for God to use you to make a positive impact on the Haitian people. I’m also praying for the Haitian people to make an impact on all of you.
Happy Anniversary Char! I love you more than words can say. Give Gracie a kiss for me, and tell her I’m proud of her.
Praying for your safety to our daughter Amy Hess and granddaughter Kelsey Hess on your mission trip. Brennan Hess say’s Hi to his mom and sister. “We Love You”
Please tell Rebekah that we love her and are praying hard for her and the team everyday!
Yay!!! I’m so glad you arrived safely and are having amazing experiences! I’ve been thinking of you so often and will continue praying!!! Can’t wait to hear all about it when you get back!
Happy Anniversary Char. Give Gracie a hug for me. I’ll say a prayer each night to keep your entire team safe and well. I know you will do good things for the people you encounter.
Love always
Thanks for the update. I continue praying for the team and I’m looking forward to hearing your God stories!
The heat here helps me to think of you all and to pray for you. Blessings!
It was SO GOOD to hear from the team….we are praying for you..it sounds like God is really blessing all of you and the ones you came to minister to. A special Hi and hug to Katelyn…we are proud of you…specal blessings.
Hi team…here’s praying that all is going well. I want to wish my husband Don a very happy anniversary today the 21st. Love and blessings to all. Sue
What a great team God has but together. Thanks, for using
your gifts that God has given you. We are in prayer for your whole group. xoxoxoxox
My prayers continue for all of you as you wind down your week. Hearts have been touched and God sees the heart. Have a safe and healthy remainder of your time. Asking for safe travels home tomorrow. God bless you all.
So great to hear how God is using you in Haiti. I sometimes forget to put on my bracelet, but I find I don’t need it to remind me to think of and pray for you throughout the day. Praying especially for continued health and safety and that you will feel God’s presence and all you encounter will see him in each of you.