The first three days of our trip have been a blur of activity but we feel so blessed to be here and to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Our first day in Haiti, started with our arrival into the PAP airport, now restored from the earthquake, complete with air conditioning. In the past we had to walk directly off the plane to the tarmac. Now it was straight from the plane, down an air conditioned hall, and directly to customs. The drive from the airport brought impressive new sights as well. Not only were the roads now smooth, but the sides of the road were the cleanest we had ever seen here in the city.
Day 2 began with our annual VBS children's ministry VBS training. In a church that was little more than an open air metal awning with a concrete floor, we were able to train 40 Haitian nationals to be the VBS leaders for their churches. It was beautiful to hear them sing all the VBS songs as our team member, Doug Harrison lead them in worship.
After VBS training it was straight to the boys home, to visit our Zanfan Lakay family. After hugs and grieving along side them at the loss of their house mom, Kathia, we were able to play a bit before beginiing a work project. The project for the day began with cleaning out their closets in preparation for the upcoming move. Back at the hotel we were able to take a quick swim and meet for a sweet time of worship and sharing. (Unfortunately, there was an outbreak of chicken pox at the house so not all of our team could visit. Those of us who had been infected with the virus before we're able be at Zanfan. Praying that none of us catch it when we get home!!!! Hopefully that refreshing swim in the hotel pool helped disinfect all those germs!)
This morning we had an early start to get to the VBS site for VBS number one. Our team was incredibly blessed to be a part of such a special day. With 450 children singing, playing and listening, it was impossible to not be touched by the Holy Spirit at work. The day went extremely smooth and it can only attributed to God's hand. The singing was amazing, game time was smooth, the translators were great, and our entire team left feeling like it was the most successful Haiti VBS we've put on!
As we wrap up dinner at the hotel restaurant, I'm reminded of the fact that each year we come to bless the people and children of Haiti, but it never fails that we are the ones that are blessed!
Well, it's time to wrap this entry up. We are off to make 600 peanut butter sandwiches to feed the kids a VBS snack for tomorrow! More pics and info to come!
Riding in the tap tap. The Haitian form of a taxi.
Playing outside at VBS game time.
Work projects at VBS. just when we thought we were done, we discovered another overflowing closet!
"Everything is possible with God!"
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Location:Port Au Prince, Haiti
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