I (Sue) am sitting in the great room of the guest house cooling off from the after noon heat, rejoicing for the low humidity and a breeze that has kept the mosquitoes to a minimum- except for Karen, who attracts them like a magnet even with bug spray on.
The group has worked hard at repairs on the house and pouring the concrete picnic tables - Haitian style, of course. They finished up covering their pours with tarps in case it rains again tonight. Hopefully they will set by Tuesday so they can be assembled before we leave.
The orphanage kids had off school today so this morning Karen, Sherry and Sue spent time interacting with them with arts and crafts. Karen brought a photo printer to take pictures of the girls and they decorated frames for them. Several are skilled sewers and others like to braid bracelets, hair, etc, They all liked the thumb art and stamps Sue brought. We plan to do that again at the feeding on Monday.
This afternoon was another feeding of about 90 neighborhood kids who come three times a week for games, music and preaching by a Missionary from the Dominican Republic, and of course, food. The children here are thin but not noticeably malnutrition. However, they have been coming here for the weekly feeding. I am told we will see the real deal tomorrow when we accompany the medical team into the bush. It is also amazing to see the older children from the orphanage serving and taking part in the worship. They are so good with the children, especially the little ones. They make sure everyone has their portion and even hand feed the toddlers that come, then they help clean up - putting the equipment away and doing the dishes. They are divided into three teams that serve once a week.
I noticed there was a group of kids hanging over the wall watching as we distributed the bowls of rice and beans. I asked one of the young ladies who is here as a intern teacher why they did not come in. She told me they were too old. The program only has enough money to feed this group of children three times a week, they would love to feed them every day and open it to others. Limited resources always seems to be a problem in missions. We can only do what we can. However, God is blessing and expanding Bill and Suzette's ministry here in Delmas 75, so one day they may do just that.
When you actually experience the poverty and hunger, it puts a new perspective to giving a cup of cold water in Jesus' name. Missions are the same here as in the states, just different faces and different circumstances, but always about sharing the love of God and realizing we are all His children no matter the language used, color of skin, or ways one does things. We can all learn and benefit from each other if we are willing to open our hearts and see beneath the surface.
Pastor Bob shared a devotional about letting God's love shine through us. He said we take the presence of God with us wherever we go, all we have to do is listen to His leading and be willing to follow. Our team is doing that this week and we are praying ...
Shine, Jesus, Shine!!
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