Jeremy's Update

Final VBS day!  What a great day.  Today we wrapped up our VBS @Pastor Robbie’s church.  Today I taught a lesson that we are the light of the world.  It is a touch concept to teach to 4 year olds but I did the best I could.  Matthew 5 indicates that we ARE the light of the world.  That is who we are in Christ.  We need to let our light shine for others to see.

As part of the VBS we have been trying to teach the kids the worship songs in their language, Creole.  They made tremendous progress during the week.  One of our songs, Good Good Father, they know got to know very well.  It was very meaningful to me to listen to the kids sing.  We did the songs twice today, beginning and end.  I was able to help lead the songs at the end as Mel needed a break dealing with a slightly swollen ankle – don’t worry Ken, she is good to go, just needed to sit down for a little bit and take a break.  Mel was painting in the afternoon so she is all good.

I will say this – this week we have had to preserve through bug bites, itchy body parts, sweating in places you don’t want to talk about at parties, and the occasional twist or tweak but we all are still in one piece!  Difficult to come to Haiti and not have to preserve through some unexpected items and the team is doing a great job supporting one another as needed.

Oh, got distracted, so I was able to lead songs at the end and it was AWESOME looking out watching 150 kids worship and sing a song in a different language but to the SAME God.  Highlight of the day.

 In the afternoon we broke out in many directions.  Matt, Hannah, Drew and I went to a missionary’s house that is leaving Haiti on Monday.  The missionary was getting rid of three beds and HUWH had a need.  The trip was about an hour away.  On the way back we went through an area that is closely related to a bus terminal.  There buses, taxis and other vehicles all over the places.  As a result, there were people EVERYWHERE.  Crazy scene – hard to describe in words.   Hop on a plane and I will take you to see it!  It is worth it.

Tess, Cara, Gabby went to a medical clinic.  The clinic helps mothers and babies with various ailments.  They said it was an amazing clinic and great to see.  Alicia, Emily, Mel, Tim and Jen worked over at the HUWH discipleship center.  They organized, painted and visited with some community kids that were visiting.  It was a successful work day.

Overall great day!  We are looking to our beach day tomorrow and then coming home.  Tomorrow we will be at a beach with the VBS volunteers from Pastor Robbie’s church.  This is to help build the connection between our groups.  It should be a good day to relax a little after a busy week. 

Thanks for all the support and prayers – we felt them.

To Micah, Mags, Chi and Riah – mommy and daddy miss you!  Be good for your grandparents.  We will see you soon.  Hugs and kisses.  You’re never out of our thoughts.  Love you!