We went back to Ms. Anna’s home on WEDNESDAY. We had purchased primer paint and some additional tools prior to returning as we thought it would be beneficial. We split the team into two groups, one to tackle the exterior and the other the interior. We decided to apply the primer paint to the exterior […]
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On MONDAY we went to the home of Mr. Patricio. He has lived in the same house for decades, raising his children and caring for his extended family. He gets both electricity and water by running lines from his neighbors. He petitioned FEMA for assistance for more than two years seeking aid to repair his
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We worshipped with our host church, the Iglesia Bautiste de Metropolis on SUNDAY morning. During the worship service we presented the church with $2,500 in gift cards to aid the victims of Hurricane Maria. These monetary gifts along with suitcases packed with clothing, linens, pillows, personal care items, and school supplies were graciously given by the two
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FRIDAY was the final full day Team One spent in Puerto Rico. This is a “transitional day” meant to allow the missionaries time to de-stress and unwind before they head back to home. We pile into our van and head to our first stop, El Yunque National Rain Forest. The lush greenery is a welcome scene
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We headed out early TUESDAY morning for a painting project. We were told that the benefactor of our labor, Ms. Carmen was the widow of a former pastor. She greeted each of us with so much grace and told us she was happy that we came. She pampered us with a wonderful breakfast of omelets
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As I sit on the balcony of the guest house in Port Au Prince, watching the sunrise on my final day here in Haiti I am in awe of God as I reflect on my missional journey this year. I am in awe of the resilience in my brothers and sisters on this tiny island.
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The last couple of weeks in Haiti have been tumultuous. Violent protest have broken out and rioters have erected barricades effectively closing down many roads. There was even violence in Carries, and, out of an abundance of caution, Lott Carey decided to cancel the remaining two mission trips scheduled to come here in 2018. Although
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The barrels are here! The barrels are here! Ms. Lynn told me that twenty-three 55-gallon drums/barrels Alfred Street Baptist Church packed on August 25th, which contain 23,000 dry-goods-meals have arrived and they will be using them as soon as possible. The drums had been sitting at Haiti Customs for a minute but were finally released
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Another mission team from Lott Carey arrives this week. There are 7 pastors in the group of 11 men and 4 women. They call themselves Team Impact and truly live up to their name. The men are hard workers, dedicated to their task. The ladies in this group are passionate and fun loving. Most of
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It has been a rather routine and uneventful week for me. We have been going to the school in the morning to pray with and encourage the children as they start their day. The entire school assembles in front of the school before class where we pray, they hear general announcements, recite their pledge, and
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