Week 4:Monday

Bud and Darren staining cabinet doors at compound

A beautiful sunset was enjoyed by group

Workcrew building cabinets in woodshop

Students lining up for medical checkup at Chardene School

Haitian delivery service

Rene getting students ready for medical exams at Saint Marc

The breakfast crew started by chasing a large spider out of the kitchen. Everytime the story is told the spider tends to get larger.

The team split into two groups today with the medical team seeing 372 students and adults which is believed to be one of the highest number ever. Two schools were visited, St. Marc and Chardene and the group was exhausted when they returned that evening.

The work crew stayed at the compound and welded tables for vocational school, built chairs, worked on cabinets, did grouting work and completed plumbing jobs.

The Beginning of the End (aka week 4)-Sunday

Chelsea's broken nose...but it was worth it, WE WON! :)

Bud and Darren showing off their soccer skills

Sue, Chelsea and Rene intently cutting a Mango for lunch

Darren and Chelsea hanging out with some kids after Sunday school

LeeAnn's ear muffs!

Team 4 enjoying a "relaxing" and breezy ride in the cattle truck.

Sunday was a relaxing day after safe travels for team 4. We spent the morning at church in Lanzac and then came back to be lazy! Just kidding...we actually spent the afternoon counting and bagging medications in preparation for our school visits this week. After what seemed to be like a good idea of playing a game of soccer with some Haitians, Dr Houston was quickly put into action by taking care of Chelsea's broken nose. Sue, Jackie and Russell went to St Marks service this evening and really enjoyed it! After these church services we decided that we will no longer complain about Lynn preaching past noon! :) We are looking forward to starting clinics tomorrow as we have a very busy week!

Hello friends and family. Today we said goodbye to another team after an awesome week of work and fellowship. It was tough seeing them go, but we welcomed the week 4 team. They arrived safely and are asleep in their beds. No pictures to post at the moment because everyone was so tired, but they may be coming soon! Goodnight!

It's Friday!

Cabinets are being made for the school room at MPCA.

Shelves are organized in the Bible School.

Computers are up and running,

The blinds look great in the Bible School.

Much has been accomplished at the Bible School.

It has been another productive week! We are all tired but thankful for the opportunity to serve. The Lord definitely blessed us with strength! Packing tonight and leaving in the morning.

Thursday - Jobs and more jobs

Today the guys got to run the photo assembly line, it was sweet to see them wiping faces and buttoning shirts, the kids loved every moment and so did they.

Scott put her in his suitecase...jk

Bud is here, despite lack of photos.

Teresa, Kara, Lindsay, Darren and Pam finally got to experience the same joy of painting a school roof just like their loved ones did a year and a half ago.

That's right, the Girls rule the roof.

Today the Chardene roof was painted. A team traveled to Degeance and took photos of all the kids, did the purity seminar, and handed out hygiene bags. A crew worked on desks at Chardene, but were cut short after breaking all their drill bits...to be continued. The vocational school roof got some much needed attention. A couple people reburied an electric line with a pick axe, yup just like it sounds. The food is amazing, the euchre is overly competitive, and sunsets are breathtaking. Loved ones are missed (especially you Gary).

Work Wednesday

Darren challenged some Haitian boys to remain pure until marriage.
"If you don't make this commitment, you are not a man of God you are a little boy!"


Russ, Win, and Mahlon fixed the pump at Lahatte... again.

Heather and Lindsay practiced some phrases

"suree" (smile) and "vini" (come) a couple hundred times.

Mark to Chris "are you pushing or pulling over there?" Jeff to anyone "Hey is this wire live?"

Rusty working on shelf number 385ish!

Bob tiling Herve's apartment, he will be able to stand again in a few weeks.

Shout Out!!!!!!

Leigh - Mom and dad I decided I am not coming home the Haitian kids love my hair.

Brendan love and miss you.

Teresa - Mike I wish you were here. Love and miss all of you.

Kara - Walther boys - I love you guys, went to Lahatte today and I think I saw the thorn bush that attacked Nick.

Pam and Mark - Nana and Papa are looking forward to putting our dancing shoes on.

Scott and Lisa - Love and miss the Gratz family, have the dishes done by Saturday!

Lindsay - Hey Babe! I hope the kids are sleeping for you!

Dean - Church Friends - Please clean up after yourselves because i need a vacation when i get back!

Chris - Going great! Hope you are well, love you girls!

Bud and Chelsea - Miss and love you all

Darren - Mom and dad thanks, the education dollars were well spent...solo taught today and it was amazing!

Mahlon - Hope we are still winning. (red devils)

Win - Love you dear and the family!

Rusty - Sydney dad says hello and he misses you. Thank you for everyone's prayers. Thanks for the cards and notes. It has been such a blessing to be here with this group. See you soon.

Heather and Jeff - Tim, Joe and Tom, who's making dinner for us Sunday night?

Terrific Tuesday

Women in black?

Pam with the the village women after the Hygeine seminar.

Lyndsay painting some shelves for MPCA.

Leigh painting shelves for the pharmacy.

Check out the progress of the Bible school. Three days ago it was all white!

Another great day in Haiti! The education and photo teams hiked up the mountain to Dupin. Back at the compound work continued on the Bible school with several layers of green paint and sealer. Mahlon practiced his driving skills driving back and forth to MPCA. He also worked with Rusty and Win on a gate and shelves. Bob continued his tile project on the 3rd for apartment... looking great! Everyone is healthly just super tired... continue to pray for our strength!