Feeling Warm and Blessed

     Another Spirit-filled day began at 7am with a devotion led by Chris on Seeking God with all your heart. As usual per Chris, it was sometimes an emotional hour. Breakfast was pancakes, oatmeal and fruit.
     Half the group (Paul, Duane, Chloe, Phil and Jamie) went to the construction site to finish the entrance area. Of course the cement mixer was being used by someone else so the remaining concrete had to be mixed by hand. 3 hours of hard work in the 90 degree sun. Dan had a difficult night being sick so he stayed back in the morning to recover.
     The rest of the team visited the Nelson's church where the team sponsors a year-round feeding program of about 300 kids. We built a pavilion for them a few years ago and they are part of our ministry here. We gave them a message, they sang for us and we participated in a feeding. They are in a very poor area so we blessed them with a suitcase of shoes donated by a young girl from Dan's church. They were very moved. This is an area that has much evil and they are doing so much good.
     After a late lunch of grilled ham and cheese sandwiches we visited the kids that are part of the church where we did the concrete pour. The team spent over an hour playing with about 150-200 kids. Kudos to Chris, Chloe and Jamie who painted faces for the entire time. Phil and Dan put together a ball game in the street.
   Pablo burgers were for supper but had to be eaten quickly as the team needed to go to an informal service at well 1. Messages were given by Nathaniel, Dan and Shawn along with discussion about replacing the hand pump with electric and much praise to God from the community. They are truly thankful to God for the gift of clean water. Hundreds of families are being served.
     Everyone went to the Jesus film tonight in an area that was about half Haitian. It was very well received with well over 200 in attendance. Shawn gave the gospel message, Dan gave a message for the young men and Genesis did a call to prayer with many people coming forward; especially young men. Another Spirit-filled evening.
     The team was home by 10pm and had a debrief with much good news. Many doors are being opened with ministry possibilities and building projects. There are too many to mention here but just one example: the team is involved with 3 church construction projects just while we are down here!
     The team is a bit warm and tired but eager to finish this trip strongly. Many emotional times have also been experienced.
   
Missing you but feeling blessed