It's Raining on Sunday...and Monday

Yesterday morning we had a wonderful time worshipping with the congregation at church.  Some of the groups did cardboard testimonies with the youth kids, there were 29 of us total, and it was a neat experience.  Then Pastor Herve asked for people in the congregation to come up to the front of the church who wanted to pray for our team.  It was such a blessing to be prayed for by them and was a great picture of the amazing way God has designed his Church to care for and support each other. 

In the afternoon there was a seminar for the women in the community but the evening service was cancelled due to heavy fog and rain.  It rained throughout the night and this morning it is still raining, pouring actually. 

Thank you for your faithful prayers, we can feel them here.  Please continue to pray for our team that we would recognize the entirety of what God is doing and his Sovereignty, even when things go differently than we expected.      

Another beautiful morning in Deymon!  The week 3 team arrived safely last night after their long ride up the mountain.  Liane had wonderful meal prepared.  Beds were made and they had a good nights rest.  We continue to be thankful for all that God provides!

Friday February 15th

Today is the second day of the transition of teams.  Yesterday we said goodbye to a great group who had served the Lord well as they had painted, mixed cement, built beds, laid block, attended worship, assisted in teaching classes of sewing, hygiene and birth/delivery.

Today the local church has fasted, prayed, and worshiped.  Tonight the church has a service planned from six to eight thirty.  Lynn will be speaking at the service.

We have all felt that the people are open and are excited to see us here.  Sewing class had as many as twenty nine come and we had hoped for fifteen to twenty.  The interest level in all the classes has been great!  Everyone seems to want to learn.  Classes continue next week.  The classes Amy and Sheri have taught to the women have been received enthusiastically.  One statement, “The midwives should be here to hear this.”

Thanks for praying and continue to pray.   There is a great deal of potential for ministry and outreach.  Pastor Wilford shared with us that the church had prayed for three years for someone to come and help.  Now he says they have gone to praising God for His provision.  They are encouraged.  We are encouraged to hear this report.  Continue to pray.  Thanks for making this trip possible through your participation.  Our desire is to be faithful.  All are doing well and serving faithfully.  

Thursday – February 14, 2013

Today was a day of mixed emotions.  We said goodbye to some of our team and while it was certainly difficult to see them go, we rejoice in that another group is on their way!  A highlight of the morning was the official unveiling of the sign designating “Laing & Lutfring’s Lounge and Latrine”.  A line quickly formed with nearly everyone looking to enjoy time relaxing and doing their business.

It was also another beautiful day in Deymon; our second day in a row without rain!  Many of us took the opportunity to do some wash and the clothesline was full of our clean laundry.  The warm sunny days also mean that the end of the day ends with a warm shower!

Work continued today with progress being made on the pharmacy, beds, and scraping/painting at the house.  Tonight at dinner we made plans for our tasks tomorrow.

We thank all of you who have and continue to pray for the work in Deymon and for the safe travels of the teams.  We feel your prayers and appreciate your continued prayer support.  We know that with God all things are possible and we continue to put our trust and faith in Him.

Blessings from Haiti!

Wednesday

Yesterday was a rainy day at Deymon, but it didn’t stop us from working for too long.  Bob “Boz” was able to still work on the Pharmacy he is building in the front of the church with the help of Ariel and Tony.  They got to work to the chorus of raindrops on the tin roof.  In the meantime, Shari, Amy, and Krystal spoke to a very attentive audience in the church about birthing and first aid for newborns.

Greg was able to complete laying the block for the office addition and Jon and his crew made forms for the steps which will be poured today.  This week there is no school so instead of distracting classes with the sounds of saws and hammer drills, we have been distracted from our work by the presence of Haitian kids wanting to play slap hands, or catch.  This has been a most welcome distraction indeed.  J

For a few hours a group of six kids followed us around while we were making the forms for the steps.  They quickly caught on to what we were making so they helped us by handing us 2X4s, sheets of plywood, or screws at just the right time.  Interacting with them made for a wonderful afternoon.

Through the rain Steve and Jeff continued to made bed frames for the bunk beds that will soon be put into our rooms.  When a set was completed Heather, Mark B. and Brittany would paint the beds.  Liane was in the kitchen with Monita and once again did not disappoint with the meals presented to us. 

We ended the evening with our Tuesday night tradition which is having all the married people (who aren’t in bed already) tell the story of how they met their spouse.  Each story is filled with a testimony of their lives and the ways God has directed their paths.  Our God is so good and I’m so glad he has placed all of the people here in Haiti that he has, for such a time as this. 

Thank you everyone for all of your prayers, encouragement, and the supplies you send (especially the chocolate and coffee creamer).  We can’t wait to share more stories with you when we return.    

Pictures - Deyemon Week 1

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Mission Possible Haiti Feb. 2013.

Monday at Deymon

Yesterday Liane, Heather, and Allie spent the afternoon hand washing laundry.  We also had the help of Monita who has a lot of experience doing laundry this way.  When we finally got all of the laundry hung on the line it started pouring down rain.  The rain was much needed for the crops here and to fill our sistern but pray for lots of sunshine today so we don’t run out of dry clothes!

From Greg Amstutz: Yesterday we started laying block for the office addition to the school.  It is a little different style than what we are used to but it’s coming together. 

From Mark Bourassa: Awesome day yesterday!  If every day is like yesterday, it’s going to be a great two weeks for me; did a little bit of a lot of things.  Looking forward to church and working on the steps for the school.  Please send pens with Gail!      

From Boz: Jackie I love you and miss you dearly!!

From Heather to Sandy Hall: Send Snickers!

From Tony: Tony says “Hi!” to Jackie.  I’m doing well and eating better here than at home.

From Tom to the first week girls: I waited until you left to fix the door to your room.  There’s no more hole! 
From Stacey: I wish my family a happy un-birthday!
From Allie to Marissa: We found your camera!  Your pictures of Job have been preserved!

The picture below shows the progress that we have been making on the addition to the school,  Jeff and Jon are doing a great job "supervising" the project!