Upon arrival to the airport, those of us who have been to Haiti before were impressed by the new improvements to the airport. The airport just opened a newly completed wing in December. We are among the first to experience awesome restroom facilities, new immigration kiosks, and an expanded and air conditioned baggage claim area in which to gather before we go through customs.
For those of you praying for God to smooth the way through customs, thank you! They searched just a few of our bags and didn't open a single one that contained prescription meds. It isn't illegal for us to bring prescription meds into the country, but customs agents can sometimes make life difficult. None of that happened and we cruised right through.
From the airport, we made the 40 mile journey to Christ the King Lutheran Church in Merotte, Haiti where the children were anxiously awaiting our arrival. We were very happy to see them as well, and begin to reconnect and build new relationships.
We were able to get the supplies easily organized. Tomorrow morning we will be doing the Children's Event in each of the classrooms, sharing with them the story of Creation and making God's Eyes with them as our craft. We will also be fitting children in the school with tennis shoes and socks. Very exciting. When the kids saw the tennis shoes they were very excited. I can hardly wait to see their faces when they walk away with a pair! We will take lots of pictures!
The medical clinic will also open tomorrow as well as basketball and volleyball clinics. We are well on our way and are anxious to get started.
Be sure to look for our daily updates and feel free to comment. I'll try to read your comments to the team when we gather for breakfast or dinner.
Today's Devotional Meditation: John 13:1-17. We answered these questions:
- What is the main point of these verses?
- How did these verses impress me and what will I do about it?
- Today I am praying for...
Creole Lesson #1: Bondye Bon = God is good
Tu tan = All the time
Tu tan = All the time
There will be a test upon our return, so study up!
Bondye Bon! Tu Tan!
Lisa :)
Praise God for safe travels! I pray that all of you see Gods Power and Glory in everything you do today! With every pair shoes, VBS Craft, hug, or basketball game you are sharing Christ love and planting seeds that have the potential to grow into something amazing! Thank you all for being Gods hands and feet today and know that we are all praying for you and cheering you on from back home! Stay safe and have a blast!!!
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Praying that the children's activities go smoothly today, and that you get the hang of how to best organize it. Praying that the most in need make it to the medical clinic and that God uses your intellect to show you correct diagnoses. Praying that you rest in God's love and enjoy playing with the children. Praying for things to come together for the volleyball court. Bondye bon, tu tan!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're there! Michele and I are praying for the many meaningful connections God will make through each of you as you love and serve our brothers and sisters in Haiti! We love you! - pastor burt
ReplyDeleteThe team has been in my thoughts and prayers today. So glad that the airport experience went smoothly. Looking forward to seeing the new addition.
ReplyDeletePraying that all will see the hand of God in their Haiti mission.
Yahoo for ALL making it there...that would have been a little awkward. kakow, kakow...anyways be safe and enjoy this journey. I've got to go on this trip! Stop laughing Lisa. :)
ReplyDeleteYahoo for ALL making it there...that would have been a little awkward. kakow, kakow...anyways be safe and enjoy this journey. I've got to go on this trip! Stop laughing Lisa. :)
ReplyDeleteSorry about the double response. No directions and I've never responded...
DeleteThank you for your daily updates! I look forward to reading them every day. I am so happy that the group made it safely, and I cannot wait to see pictures of the kids receiving the tennis shoes! What a great reminder of how blessed we are when I put on my tennis shoes. God is an awesome God!
ReplyDeletePraise God for the safe trip!!! Looking forward to following your trip through this blog.
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