Monday- Adventure to LaHatte

The trip to LaHatte was truly an adventure. Instead of climbing into my Jeep and driving 10 minutes to work, I climbed into the back of a white cage truck that reminded me of an episode of MASH and prepared myself for the hour long journey uphill to LaHatte. The drive was rough and rugged as we creeped through deep ruts in a dry river basin.

Upon arriving at LaHatte, I was overcome with the isolated location of the school and the primitive conditions of the outhouse. I had limited space to use for my 'Music and Movement' station, setting up just feet away from goats grazing in the brush, and moving carefully to avoid goat droppings. I was feeling extremely apprehensive and fearful, wondering how on earth the station was going to work.

My first group arrived-five adorable preschoolers; they also looked apprehensive and fearful. I was wondering why God had placed me here in Haiti on this day with these children. And then they began to sing about Jesus and it brought tears to my eyes. I could actually feel their joy and love for Jesus. My apprehension and theirs disappeared. We did not have to worry, and we did not have to be scared. We could simply enjoy our time together making music, singing, and praising Jesus.

I will never view my daily commute to work in quite the same way, and I will never take for granted my modern bathroom. I will remember this day as a day that I did not have to be fearful or apprehensive, but simply be grateful to worship alongside some adorable, sweet children. I thank God for calling me to be here in Haiti on this day with these children.
-Brenda Waltz

Sunday - The Day of Rest

Today was truly a day of rest for us.  We started the day worshipping at Lanzac Church, which is literally about 100 steps outside the Mission Center gate.  What a blessing for all of us to spend time in worship with our brothers and sisters in Christ.  It is always an amazing experience to sing to our God together in two languages because no matter the words or how they are sung, our God is always the same.  We were also blessed to take communion at church. Christ Jesus death and resurrection covers all people and all nations - everyone is welcome to receive his gift of salvation.

After church, we came back to the Mission Center for lunch, organizing supplies for the week and a few of us had meetings, but the rest of the day was resting in the beauty around us and getting to know each other (not to mention recovering from the crazy day we had yesterday).

We ended our day with a delicious dinner and a time of singing, devotions, and prayer with our prayer partners. Please keep us in your prayers as we head off to LaHatte tomorrow to train our teachers there and share Jesus with our students.

January Teacher Team

After 4 hours of sitting on a plane in Boston, arriving in Haiti and then traveling to the Mission Center in a rain storm (during the dry season here), and eating delicious spicy spaghetti, we are heading to bed to get ready for our week.  God is in control and he has an amazing plan for this week.  Keep us in your prayers as we rest up and dry out tonight.  We are excited and ready to serve!

Day 3 Pastor's Seminar

More pictures from our last day with students and pastors.

Day 2 Pastor's Seminar

The pictures probably tell the story better than words.  Enjoy...

Day 1 Pastor's Seminar

Today we were able to travel to our school, Dupin.  We helped teach the Good Choices Leadership with the 3rd-6th where we talked about Self-Discipline, living Christ-Centered, and Christian Theology.  Below is a picture of Jn. Michel, one of our instructors.

Afterword we took part in the Pastor's Seminar and Youth Seminar.  It was an amazing time of worship and teaching.

Travel Day- Pastor's Seminar

Hello family and friends.  We made it to Haiti safe and sound.  We are excited to begin teaching tomorrow so please be praying for the seminar as God moves hearts here in Haiti.  Pictures to come soon...