Our team, from Faith E Free Church, left on a 16 hour journey from Fort Collins to Gonaives, Haiti Wednesday night. Our team of 20 has retuners and those new to Haiti. Our purpose is to make a difference to 72 orphans, their house mamas, Pastor Jeannot and his family. We also hope to make an impact on all those we come across by being the hands and feet of God. Our journey was smooth, but long. We arrived Thursday and went up to Desire in a rain storm. We didn't get stuck, but one of the tires was damaged. So, we weren't with the kids very long, but the smiles and joy were enough for energizing us all. The team is tired, but content in knowing they have an opportunity to shine for Christ in the coming days. Tomorrow, we will spend time teaching English, a story from the Bible and engaging the kids in games and fun. Tonight we enjoyed goat, chicken, and fish together as a team. Then we debriefed the day. The team shared encouragement from seeing the kids, seeing the progress made in this country, the opportunity to be in this place doing God's work. At the same time we deal with the challenge of langauage barriers, of processing what poverty really is, and the struggle of sinful nature. It is exciting to see what God will do through this team, but also in this team. Please pray for opportunity to be the hands and feet of God, for perseverance, and for selflessness.
Thanks for the update, Hayden. Our family is praying for your team and will keep up with your posts. We are excited to see what God will do through and in you!
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