Full day #3 for the GH2 team -
- chicken coop finished
- roof top awning project finished
- concrete poured, tables will be ready for assembly on Tues.
- 100 local kids fed today - many of them won't eat again until Monday afternoon when they return for the next feeding.
- Karen's hair has been "Haitianized"
- Love and laughter abounds as God's love is shared in the simplest of ways
As is often the case with mission trips to places that are far poorer than what we are used to, this is all a bit overwhelming, even for a guy like me who has been on a number of trips like this. I find that God is constantly reminding me that He is Lord of the entire universe, not just my little piece of the world.
As I listen to teenage boys read their Bibles in Creole I am reminded that God is not American nor is He Baptist. I am encouraged by that. I am encouraged because God is bigger than all of it. He is beyond my realm of understanding and yet not beyond personal relationship. He understands and can relate to the suffering that abounds in this place. And just as He loves me in my place of comfort He loves these people in their discomfort.
The Christians here understand that God's love is not about "stuff" because they have very little stuff but much joy and love. Our cooks for the week, Monise and Jeanette, are bright shining examples of the true love and joy of Jesus Christ. These two women have servants' hearts, love for the ones they are serving, and joyous smiles that infect you with joy.
Please continue to pray as we continue to serve and learn more of this great God and Father who loves us so much He gave us His only Son who alone is the only Hope for mankind no matter what country you live in.
- Pastor B
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