Day 1 - Thursday
A great start to our trip. After a devotion led by Jim from 1 Peter 4 the team went to the rehab center to repackage food. Over 1 ton of beans and rice were divided into family-sized portions, bagged and then bagged again with a bottle of cooking oil. They were able to package 400 family bags which would feed a family of 4 for a couple of days.
The team spent some time getting to know the guys at the rehab center. That included some basketball where the rehab boys were stunned at Laura's ability. Carmen was there and more than a few tears were shed on her arrival. A couple from Florida that have worked with Pablito and Ricardo in the past were also in attendance. Some powerful testimony was given – it has become clear early that the Holy Spirit is at work with this team.
After leaving the rehab center the team travelled to the Haitian village to visit Pastor Wilfredo. He showed everyone around and had a meeting with the team explaining where his ministry his now, where he would like to see it go for the future and what his needs are. Wilfredo is getting married on Friday (Dan is best man) and he introduced us to his wife-to-be.
After a late lunch of chicken, rice and fried banana the truck and the van were loaded up for the evening's activities to the north. The team split in two with the first team setting up in Cavuyita to show the Jesus film. After hearing the children sing in church and canvassing the area, they sang, showed the film, witnessed and handed out bibles.
The second team went to Los Lomas and participated in a worship service and delivered bibles and food. It was standing room only with estimations of about 300 people in attendance. While very poor in material goods, this village is rich in their faith and on fire for the Lord. Because of this fire the team wonders if their energies are better spent on areas that don't have such a heart for the Lord.
A late supper of passion fruit smoothies and ham & cheese sandwiches finished the evening and the team was back to the house by 11pm. A special message of love from Lance to his wife and girls for the birthday card.
No internet access yet but hope for tomorrow.
Gloria Dios (Glory to God)
p.s. the teachers are on strike on Azua
Happy, happy birthday daddy! We are thinking of you and miss and love you soooo much! (Brookie just told me she wants to call you to sing happy birthday to you!). Hugs and kisses :-) Love ~ Kennedy, Brookie, and Bailee
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday babe! I love and miss you tons!! Love ~ Kay