February 16, 2014

Hey all! This morning for church we traveled to St. Marc where the St. Marc church is located. This is the local church led by Pastor Herve. Needless to say we stuck out like sore thumbs but Herve had some of the church members pluck us out of where we were sitting to sit with them and I’m sure everyone from our team would agree that it was a pretty neat idea. We all felt more unified as brothers and sisters in Christ and less like visitors. I can’t help but talk about the worship we experienced this morning. 

I think it is safe to say that we were all pretty moved by the Creole language and Haitian voices booming out over the mountain side, loud enough for the entire town to hear praise to our Father. A few of us were brought to tears, myself included. I am not sure whether it was the setting, looking in front of me to see mountains in the distance and the sunshine beaming through the windows onto us, or if I was just overtaken by the compassion and love that I know the Lord has for the people of Haiti. It was truly an indescribable experience. It is such a wonderful thing to see God moving in Haiti.

After church the medical team and a few volunteers stayed to set up a clinic at the church. We all agreed it went very smooth and we were able to give care to about 130 people, church members and community members alike. We had three translators with us today and several nursing students and English students that were there to witness their teachers in action translating for us. It is such a great thing, they want to learn our language as much as I’m sure a lot of us would like to know theirs. We had a lot of the same complaints we’ve been seeing as we’ve given care over the past few days but I can say we are running like a well-oiled machine now that we are 5 days in! Turns out you can turn any room into a full functioning clinic J

While the medical team ran the clinic, the hard laborers of the construction team took a much needed Sabbath rest. It was a gorgeous, sunny, 85 degree weather day so everyone took advantage of the ocean and the hammocks today. All in all it was a solid day of worship, rest, and fellowship today. Below are some more shout outs to our loved ones back in frigid Ohio…

- Kathryn Bash

Thanks for all your prayers.  I have been doing finish carpentry for the first time in my life.  From chalk board trays up to and including the kitchen sink!

P.S. Larry, you can shut off my heat now.                                                                                          -David H.

Thanks for everyone’s support and prayers.  I’m feeling great. I’ve helped the medical and construction teams and also helped cook a few meals! Dad, I hope you’re being nice to Patrick!:) 

Alissa G.

Thanks for all your prayers while I have been in Haiti!  I have been doing construction almost every day and loving it.  Miss my Jackie, all my kids and grandkids!

Bob L. (BOZ)

Thanks for all your support at home. Been welding for three days and the roof is almost done. Hello to all my family, I miss you.

Ron

Earlene, I love you and the finger is still attached.

Steve

Hello to Madeline and Lincoln from Haiti! Happy 30th Birthday Nichole!

Kristen, Steven, Kathryn

See you soon Doneta, Brittany, and Amanda!

From sweaty Dad

All is going well! I miss you Will, Nathan, and Alison!

Charlie

Love and miss you all! Jack, pencil me in one of your time slots so I can tell you all about it when I get home.

Jean

Can’t wait to tell you all about everything I’ve seen and experienced so far! I miss you, Tara!

Thomas