Today brought a total ly different opportunity of ministry and it was awesome. After going into town for supplies, we took 200 hygiene packs (shampoo, toothpaste, etc.) to a rural community about 30 minutes from Port au Prince. Convoy of Hope, prior to the earthquake, had been feeding 200 children a day in this village of 3200. As we took our SUV up a rocky road, suddenly this community appeared. Down the trail I could hear preaching coming from a small retangular cinder block buidling. As I walked inside, the church was packed with people soaking in the truth from the pastor's passionate preaching. Being amongst fellow christians truly made me feel at home.
As church ended, we made our way back down the trail to our vehicle. From the side of our vehicle, we handed out 200 hygiene packs in about 30 minutes. The pastor organized and decided who got packs, one per family. It was so cool to assist the church, show love to the people, and represent Jesus well.
Before we left, I had the opportunity to play pass with the nerf football I brought, give away candy to the kids and show pictures of my family to all who would look. All this was done in an attempt to connect with the people in love. What an awesome time of ministry!
Now I am watching updates of the super bowl on an on again off again wifi signal -- Colts 10 / Saints 6. I miss watching the game with all of you, but it is a very small sacrifice that is not worth comparing to the opportunity to minister here in Haiti.
Thank you again to all of you who have prayed, especially for Bob and Nick - they are both feeling much better. God bless and have a great night.
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Great post Dad. (Savannah)
We r so proud of you Honey. We all wish we were there ministering with you. Many times throughout our day we stop and pray for you. We miss you and can't wait to see you. Keep up God's work. hugs and kisses to you. I love you! Net
Hopefully your lost the signal in the 4th quarter, so you didn't have see the ending. There is already enough suffering in Haiti :) Regaurdless, it will be a game that you will never forget. Thanks for your willingness to leave the comforts and safety of your home to go where God has called you!
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