I haven’t mentioned the horrific earthquake that devastated Haiti a little over a week ago.. didn’t have the words and figured most of my PSL teammates did. Plus, we’ve all been watching the news and seeing the images play over and over, hearing statistics go up, etc. It’s been surreal, especially si
nce almost a year ago, our squad was the first AIM squad to be sent to this country in the Caribbean. Haiti’s history is full of strife – spiritual darkness has been a part of its climate since its existence. It was probably the darkest country we ministered in, and that was when it was still stable. While I’ve been praying a lot for the country and my heart is broken for the people, I’ve remained somewhat detached.. choosing not to allow myself to be overwhelmed by it all, which it could easily be. However, the Haiti situation is hitting a little closer to home now, as AIM sends out two small teams tomorrow morning as the organization’s first response unit, returning next Wed, 1/27.
nce almost a year ago, our squad was the first AIM squad to be sent to this country in the Caribbean. Haiti’s history is full of strife – spiritual darkness has been a part of its climate since its existence. It was probably the darkest country we ministered in, and that was when it was still stable. While I’ve been praying a lot for the country and my heart is broken for the people, I’ve remained somewhat detached.. choosing not to allow myself to be overwhelmed by it all, which it could easily be. However, the Haiti situation is hitting a little closer to home now, as AIM sends out two small teams tomorrow morning as the organization’s first response unit, returning next Wed, 1/27.
One of my good friends and triad members at PSL, Steph Tegan Tyrna, is going with 
a group of six, to be servants, messengers, intercessors, cooks, nurses, and whatever else is needed. Ashley Musick, former H Squad leader, is heading up team and plans are subject to change. A smaller team, including Tonya Norman, one of H squad’s leaders, is goin in to set up contacts and databases.. So there’s 3 H squaders who are directly impacted. This is a tough assignment and will take more than guts – it’ll take complete dependence on Him. It’s hard to grasp or imagine what they’ll see and experience, but God is in control. I thank God that a situation that’s so much bigger than all the organizations and aid combined has a God who is even bigger. I know that Tegan is going in complete obedience to the Lord and will be covered in our prayers and in His protection and provision. I’ll miss her greatly and be thinking of her constantly. PLEASE continue to lift her team and all other teams up in prayer. Please go to her blog and read the story of how God confirmed that she needed to go. It’s a story of timing, obedience and trust.
a group of six, to be servants, messengers, intercessors, cooks, nurses, and whatever else is needed. Ashley Musick, former H Squad leader, is heading up team and plans are subject to change. A smaller team, including Tonya Norman, one of H squad’s leaders, is goin in to set up contacts and databases.. So there’s 3 H squaders who are directly impacted. This is a tough assignment and will take more than guts – it’ll take complete dependence on Him. It’s hard to grasp or imagine what they’ll see and experience, but God is in control. I thank God that a situation that’s so much bigger than all the organizations and aid combined has a God who is even bigger. I know that Tegan is going in complete obedience to the Lord and will be covered in our prayers and in His protection and provision. I’ll miss her greatly and be thinking of her constantly. PLEASE continue to lift her team and all other teams up in prayer. Please go to her blog and read the story of how God confirmed that she needed to go. It’s a story of timing, obedience and trust.
“If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,” even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.” -Psalm 139:11-12
No amount of darkness is darker than His light! Let’s not forget to cling to the hope that we can’t see… and give Him the glory in everything. Tegan, I love you tons and trust that He’s using you as His light. May His peace and joy keep you filled until you return. Hope to see you and give you a huge hug.
Look how many donations came in from generous and eager givers – thank you ALL! She gets to lug this duffel to the airport. Steph will be hand delivering these and will have the rare opportunity to clothe the Haitians.. literally being His hands and feet.
She has such a huge heart (and one given to her from the lady of hearts herself, Rachel H(e)artman) and will be such a blessing to those she comes across in Haiti.
Hmm.. good question, Po. Tegan’s not sure, but for now, it looks like she’s goin to Haiti. Safe travels..
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” -Joshua 1:9
