It takes a village to raise a smile. My time in Haiti has been filled with great sadness and even greater joy. When we arrived in the Leveque community we were accompanied by interpreters and the village champions. I was excited to get to know them and they were even more excited to get to know me. They […]
Today was our last day leading VBS in L’eveque for the kids. As a special treat for the kids, we were able to purchase popcorn that some of the deaf ladies made as their last snack. I was sitting with three really sweet kids against the wall at the front as the popcorn bags were passed out. […]
“Have a Heart for Haiti” was the Wesley Foundation at Alabama State’s theme for raising awareness and funds for this mission trip. Unaware of the weight and significance of this theme, our arrival proved what “having a heart” truly means. Faith is a fundamental part of cultivating a community, however, to truly understand and appreciate Haitian people is […]
Tuesday night at MOH Main Campus was the most awesome church service!! Singing first in Creole, and then in English each song. Haitians were on their knees on hard concrete floors with all of us praising the same God! They’ve had heartache and devastation like we will never experience; cardboard houses blown and washed away. So many now […]
Bonswa everyone! So happy to share with you about all that God is doing here in Haiti. This week has been very exciting! We arrived on Saturday with no problems. Sunday we went to deaf Sunday school and church. The deaf are really learning more about the bible and how to find answers in the Bible to questions asked. Monday through Wednesday (today) we […]