Hi everyone! I miss Ohio but not the cold weather. It is
absolutely beautiful here. Mom and Dad, I might not come home when I am
supposed to. We have been to four different schools. Every school is so
different and unique in their own way. Yesterday, Erin and I played soccer with
the girls while Hunter and Drake played soccer with the guys. Let’s just say,
the girls played for about two minutes then stopped to watch the boys play. I
don’t think they were really into the sport. Let me tell you, those girls are
tough. There was one little girl that was hit in the face with the soccer ball.
She shed a couple tears, then her friend said something to her (I have no idea
what). She stopped crying then went right back to playing soccer. There was
another girl that completely face planted in the dirt. The girl just got right
back up and rubbed the dirt off. Erin and I just looked at each other with our
mouths open. I think they need to come to America and toughen up the girls
there. Besides playing with the kids and interacting with them, we have shared
the Jesus movie at night in the community that we played with kids in during
the day. Today, we sang with the kids. It was so fun! I love how they don’t
care and sing at the top of their lungs. My heart was so happy when we were
singing and dancing. God is so good. The people here have so little but are so
inspiring with their faith. Their lives are obviously not easy, but they make
the best out of what they have.
Gabby
Bonjou everyone. It has been going great, even though I lost
my luggage at the airport. We have been to four different schools. At the
school we have a skit that we do, then we go and play games with the kids. We
play soccer, run relay races, and play mini games like duck duck goose. At
night we go back and show a movie about the life of Jesus. There are great crowds
every night. It has been a lot of fun playing the games with all the kids.
Ryan
Hey everyone. This trip has been really good and I love
interacting with the kids and being around them. This trip has really opened my
eyes on how to serve others instead of being served. Its been a lot of fun
playing with the kids and helping them learn more about God and what it takes to
be a good Christian. This trip has also made me learn that I need to be more
grateful for everything I have from hot showers, to not having to walk up a mountain
to go to school. I hope to go on more mission trips in the future.
Caleb
Bonjou. Everything is
going great. It’s very hot here but
thankfully everyone is fine right now.
Spending time playing with the kids has been awesome and many including
adults have been exposed to the gospel message.
We fixed and constructed benches Tuesday and Wednesday for and at La Hatte. The last two days have been restful compared
to the others because we did not have to to do construction. Tonight we will show the Jesus movie at
MPCA. This trip has showed me to be
thankful to and rely on God. I have had
two opportunities to speak to groups of people about Jesus. I enjoyed having both of these opportunities.
Nathaniel
A note for the Parents from a parent.
I could not
be more proud of your kids. They have
maintained an amazing, Godly attitude.
They have worked extremely hard and finished everything we started. The schedule in Haiti is always flexible with
eating times and leaving times and what is coming next… and each and every one
of students have rolled with it. As a
team we (in the 4 days) have shared the Gospel with hundreds of kids, hundreds
of adults and been able to lead several to Christ. God is so good and is faithful!! Each one of
our team members have learned at least a couple of Creole words and tries to
communicate with the Haitian kids. It is
so awesome to see the joy in the Haitian kids as the American kids pour God’s
love into them. This trip is going to
make a lasting impact on all of us, both Haitian and American. God transcends all language barriers and breaks
downs the walls between us… reinforces the fact that we are all GOD’S
children. I am overwhelmed at God’s
work.
Yes, we
have had some scrapes (duck, duck, goose gets competitive), some sicknesses
(everyone is good now), SOME bug bites, lots of laughs, lots of games played, spontaneous
songs (thanks to Drake) and endless encounters with God. Thank you all for your prayers and the chance
to take to kids to Haiti. God is good
all the time!
David
