Just to let everyone at home know that we are "finished" the work in Port au Prince/Carrefour and God is amazing! We had a blessed final day at the orphanage. Steve/Cheryl (and their luggage) arrived safely so we will travel early this morning to Chaveneau. Ministry there will be to the women of the church and community, prayer walks, possible light construction, games/Bible lessons/activities with the children of the community and school, possibly English classes and whatever else God puts before us! Pray for us- the drive is long and everyone is feeling the effects of the time we have spent at the orphanage- not to mention the heat. Yesterday the team swept and cleaned the entire area where the orphans will move to (new living quarters). It was such a blessing to the pastor and he was talking about it still when we left. Then we were able to paint a hopscotch area on the ground. The girls at the orphanage drew it out on the ground and then the team painted it. It will be used for a LONG time. Though "crooked" it is so beautiful and it's special because all worked together to construct it. We also had a chance to play with them one more time and give them some encouragement.
As we head to Chaveneau we may not be in touch for a few days. Our internet "stick" for the computer seems to be giving us trouble but we would like to connect. We will call the company when we arrive in Chaveneau and see if there's an easy way to fix it. We finally (as of like 6 pm. last night) got a ride to Chaveneau since our arranged ride cancelled yesterday afternoon- calling Redgi when he was at the airport getting Steve/Cheryl. Also, last night while I was sleeping our translator called and cancelled coming along on the trip. So, we will be looking for a new translator to travel with us. This is Haiti and things are very different :-) But, God is God and He is in control! So we will not fear or be discouraged by these little "set backs"- instead we will have joy in all circumstances and we will sing praises to Him who has brought us here thus far and continues to work both in us and through us. -Amen!
(blog by Crystal)
Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
ReplyDeleteI am so delighted to see my beloved cousin, Marilyn, in a place where God has called her to be the voice of hope and joy and to usher in the grace of God through true Christian service. Your posts are inspiring and your smiles are lilies in the valley, which I know the people of Haiti are blessed to see.
Continue in faith as I continue to raise you in prayer.
Joyce Anderson