Written Sat. Feb. 20, 11:30 pm
Morning devotion was led by Shawn – James (Santiago) 4 and 5.
All day the entire team worked in and around or otherwise supported the construction work being done in the Haitian village. This community is located about 7 miles east of Azua and is filled with primarily Haitians who live in deplorable conditions. The youngest children do not always have clothes (never diapers) and the homes are built from any material they can find. They have been in this area for many years but find it better than their native Haiti. Most of the men work in the nearby banana and tomato fields.
Eric and most of the team labored in the hot sun nearly all day making an addition to the pavilion our team constructed last year. They poured a concrete floor and built much of the structure. Jaimee and Sonia entertained the children and women. Jim and Shawn used the day to witness in the area with tracts, wood crosses, children's bibles and poor attempts at Spanish and Creole. The hospitality they receive from strangers continues to amaze them. Would Americans, upon seeing a stranger, instantly pull out chairs and invite them into their homes?
After dark the team showed the Jesus film in the Dominican area near the Haitian village. As many kids were present the children's version of the film was shown. Pastor Wilfredo, Duane, Raymond and Shawn preached and witnessed afterwards. Food was left with Pastor Wilfredo to distribute to his members.
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