Sunrise. Water. Rocks. Tents. Waves crashing along the beach. Construction. Joy. Quiet. Peace. Good Food. Amazing hearts for people. Sun. Heat. Church. The Body at work. Sweat. Cement. Swimming. Children yelling you, you, you. Hugs. Holding kids. Worship. Chlorine treated water. Walking to and from ministry. Blocks. Bread. Rice. Deep conversations with squadmates.
So far this is what I have encountered in Haiti. I am currently sitting in a rocking chair in our compound underneath the shacoon(pavilion) looking out at the ocean and breathing in the beauty of God’s creation.
This month we have been working with Mission of Hope International rebuilding a school that got destroyed in the earthquake. There are several different projects taking place each day in which our teams our split up and help out where needed.
The other day I got to spend the whole day plumb lining the columns for the foundation. I basically got to spend the whole day hanging off the edge of the building trying to measure things! It was awesome!
I was a little worried about the whole squad living in one place, but the Lord has definitely given me peace and it has been such a blessing. We have had time in the evenings for worship, great conversations at dinner and the opportunity to go to bed early!
We have access to the internet every 8 days when we have a “domestic” day where we stay on the compound and help prepare meals, do dishes, clean around the compound and do laundry. We also have every Monday off as a squad as our Sabbath.
Prayer Requests:
-There is a lot of work to be done on the school before the rainy season starts, so please pray that we would work hard and efficiently and the Lord would help us to finish quickly.
-Pray that we would be open to all that the Lord has here for us, whether that is doing construction or talking to people. Pray that he would open our eyes to places where we need to serve.
-Time has been going by so quickly and it is hard to not start thinking about Romania and moving on. Please pray that I would continue to be present in the moment and in Haiti, making the most of every opportunity.
-We have a squad debrief starting next Tuesday night through Friday. Please pray that it would be a time of reflecting on what the Lord has done and a time of preparing for what is to come.
-Pray that we would be intentional with the time we have left here.
-Pray for Mission of Hope International. Pray that the Lord would continue to work through this ministry and school as they build a new church/school and are continuing to pour into the lives of Haitians. Pray that the Spirit would continue to move through them and give them endurance and strength.
