Jim led morning devotion.
Trying to acclimate to the heat and humidity (mid 80's) and jet lag. Worked with the guys from Ricardo's Christian Rehab (Azua version of Rawhide Boys Ranch) to package food. Started with just over 6000 pounds (1500 last year) of beans, rice and cooking oil and measured it into individual bags which are then combined into family-sized packages that may last a week. It took many hours but approximately 950 packages were made. We will use this food throughout the week on our travels.
Visited the woman and her family where we built the house last year. She was so grateful for the blessings the Lord has provided for her. She now also has bunk beds for her kids donated by a couple from Florida. How powerful is our God to her! Her prayers were answered by total strangers!
Went to the old hospital in Azua which was reopened and is being used for overflow from the main hospital because of the earthquake in Haiti. Many people recovering from surgeries. Mostly leg injuries with quite a few amputations. No doctors in charge - just Ricardo and two other pastors. Gave them love gifts (mostly personal hygiene products) but most importantly prayed with each of them in their rooms. Incredible how these people somehow have hope when recovering in a strange place away from home with many with dead family members left back in Haiti. It breaks your heart - only the Holy Spirit can provide that hope. Major need for crutches which the team will address. At night we used the entrance area and filled it with chairs and hospital beds to show the Jesus Film (in Creole). Pastor Wilfred, Jim, Dan and Raymond preached/witnessed. Finished the late night back at Ricardo's with supper and ice-cream to celebrate Duane's birthday.
Plan on spending the entire day Friday in the Haitian village with construction projects, witnessing, food program and showing the Jesus Film after dark. God bless and take care until the next update.
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