Today is the last full day for Team Trinity here in Carries, Haiti. We spend extended time in fellowship today as most of the team will return home tomorrow. Some missionaries have had a difficult time returning to their “regular life”after being in the mission field so our team leaders take the time to counsel everyone about depression, entitlement, and other emotions which may negatively affect us. It is an enlightening and fun-filled time but we commit to heeding the advice of our leaders.
The girls from the teen girl’s home as well as the guys from the boy’s home are both coming to our hotel this afternoon so we pick up ice cream and cookies for them while we are out. The girls and women in our group swim and socialize. We give the fellas a couple of gifts then walk back with them to the soccer field to watch another match. Around dusk we head back to our hotel and have dinner.
The staff from the Mission of Grace serve us cake and thank us for our hard work and diligence. Ms. Lynn takes this opportunity to share more about the devastation from Hurricane Matthew she witnessed in the south western region of Haiti called Plaisance. She said many roads have been washed away, quite a few people are homeless and hungry, and disease is rampant however, she encourages us that God has delivered them in the past and He will do it again.
As she is talking the Lord is pouring into my spirit. I recall our church took up a special offering a few weeks ago which was to benefit people in Haiti affected by hurricane Matthew. I also remember speaking with a couple of ministers who were interested in getting supplies and help to the region affected by the recent hurricane. And several people who made donations and contributions inquired whether any of it would reach affected areas. I remember saying that I didn’t have any contacts in the area devastated by the hurricane’s water and wind. I had an epiphany: I realized that God had once again united people and purpose. I am excited to report that many of the donated items we shipped to Haiti in the 55 gallon drums will reach the people affected in Plaisance. And I can’t wait to share with Alfred Street’s Missions director that God has opened the pipeline to bless these folks. They are in desperate need of money to rebuild their homes and lives. I praise God that He is indeed a prayer answering God.
Personally, I am blessed to be able to stay here in Haiti for another week. I am looking forward to how God will reveal Himself in the coming days.