Today the team spent the day at the mission campus. There are many opportunities to partner with the work that happens here. In the morning I assisted the nurses in the clinic. Patients lined up to see the doctor. While they were sitting and waiting I took their temps as the nurse took their blood pressure. Two and one half hours flew by. I went to the orphange to help the care givers there. Afteroon a number of us spent time "visiting" with the the elderly. The kids sang with them played guitar for them and made hemp bracelets for them,
I loved the time spent bringing meals to the village to those who could not come up to get their
portion of rice. So many opportunities to be the hands and feet of Jesus. God is doing good stuff here.
Hi, this is Tyler Voth signing in
While other groups headed off to Tortuga for the day, our group was at the mission campus to help out with the various programs. Personally, I went to Gran Moun which was the part of the mission that housed the elderly. We spent the morning attempting to converse with them, reading the creole bible and just hangin' out. The elderly had a complete joy in the Lord and were very happy to see us and enjoy our company. The time was filled with laughs, worship and fellowship. After lunch, some compatriots and I went to the on-campus orphanage. It was a joy to just hold the children who long for attention and watch Alice in Wonderland with them. It is obvious that God is working through all of us to change our hearts. He is giving us all a servants heart and getting us out of our comfort zones.
Praise God for what He has done - and is doing! It truly has been an incredible process over the last couple of days of God - not so slowly - taking us out of comfort zone and freeing us to go forward in faith. I think we are really starting to grasp what that means. Here are the specific prayer requests for tomorrow:
1.) Pray for our devo people tomorrow morning - they are leading devotionals with the teams, the Haitian staff, the people coming to clinic in the morning, at the nutrition program, and finally at the Gran Moune (Elderly Home). They are definitely stepping out in faith - they are (in order) Brendan, Roxanne, Coltyn, Mark, and Adam.
2.) Pray for us as we do hut to hut evangelism in the local village. We will connect with them, tell our stories, share the gospel, and pray with them. This is another big step of faith.
3.) Pray for the youth rally we are leading tomorrow night. We're having a soccer game, and during half time we're doing a drama and giving a gospel presentation.
Thank you for being on your knees on our behalf. Good night from Hispaniola!
Doug
Thanks for the frequent updates, bro. I'm certainly praying for you guys. The mission hasn't updated photos since Saturday, the suspense is killing me. Tell Brynn I miss her like crazy. Love you guys.
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hey Cornerstone team. We are frequently praying for you throughout the day and will be remembering you often as you go hut to hut tomorrow. Praise God for safety, for Brynn's health and for brokenness. Love it!!! God is God!
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Hey guys, it sounds like you are really growing in the Lord out there. I'm praying for you every day, and I hope you continue to have the energy and will to serve God out there. I pray that you will also have a huge impact on the people of Haiti, and that God will work in their hearts.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for all of the brief but informative posts. I can imagine the difficulty of providing even the little bits that we get but they are much appreciated and do give us what we need to be able to pray more effectively for you & the team. Our prayers are with you....come back safe.
Eric
Doug & Janelle,
ReplyDeleteI think of you (and Ezra) all the time. I'm praying for you and the team my waking hours. Always on my mind and my heart. Loads of love, Grandma T.
Thank you Doug, Diane, and Tyler for posting specific prayer requests and event plans. God is frequently bringing the team and our sweet Anja to our hearts and minds. We continue to pray without ceasing for every aspect of your safety and ministry. Go in God.
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Hey team. It's amazing to hear how God is moving in and through you. Thank you for posting specific prayer requests so that we can join you as you practice being the hands and feet of Jesus. Your brothers say "go for it TEEP"!! We love you Tyler and know that this spiritual stretching will grow you in ways you never imagined!
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Hello haiti team from Steinbach. Many prayers going up for your team. We know you are blessing many people out there,and pray blessings upon you.Tell Kelly we love her and are very proud of her,and how she has totally stepped out of her comfort zone to serve the Lord. Our prayer warriors are praying hard for your readiness and protection when facing the spiritual battles of this world. God bless the Haiti team and remember to journal Kelly, so we can bombard you with questions when you get back home. luv ya Mom and Dad
ReplyDeleteSounds like everyone is busy. Lack of pix is killing us but we are still praying for you. Sounds like y'all are being stretched in many ways. We pray that his grace is sufficient for you and that you rely on Him in all the new situations. God keep on blessing you. Al & Judi Peterson.
ReplyDeleteHi Andrew and Team. We are praying for you all. Share the dying Saviour and the risen Saviour with all who will listen. Dick, I had your coffee at Tims for you - and Carol and fam are coming for lunch tomorrow.
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