Day 20 in Haiti

Today  was church.  The rain for the past three days has made everyone stay in their home with all the mud and the potential to rain some more.  As a result church started around 8:45 and was barely half full.  The message today was delivered by Chris the couple that is here for one year.  He wants to be a pastor one day.  His message was about the power of the tongue.  To both build up and to tear down and that we should use our tongue to testify, to praise God and to encourage and build up those around us.  It was a great message and one that we should all listen to often.  He talked at length about gossip and how one little comment can change a relationship immediately and forever. 

After church we had a number of boys that wanted some soccer balls.  We have about 50 soccer balls in the back room that teams have brought down in the past few months, so each Sunday we have started to give some away.  Every boy has the same reaction when they get a new ball.  All smiles, it is great to see.

Anica wasn't feeling well so I stayed back at the campus with her and played some games and relaxed.  It was nice to spend so quiet time just Anica and I.  She is feeling better and will need on more day of rest to be back to her regular self.  Thank-you for your prayers.

Nicole went with Chris and Rebecca and Kathleen to Tapion ( spelling las time was incorrect)  to the childrens church.  It was again another God time.  This church is a kids church; begun by Mme Roselyn.  Its for the kids because the parents do not go to church up in the mountain area.  Kids come and run the service.  They sing and have amazing memorizing skills.  They had over 6 memory verses( long ones such as John 1:1-14).  Rebecca and I went up to teach them a song " Our God is So great".  It was so fun to watch them trying to repeat after us.  It was a fun time.  Even getting there, Marc Eddy and Johnny came with us.  They are 2 amazing young men whose heart for the Lord is evident is all parts of  their lives.   Marc Eddy sang songs on our return trip. It was a good time hanging out!

I am already thinking I we will miss Haiti.  We are getting more than comfortable as each passing day.  Lisa and I are already talking about what God may have next for us. Prayers will lead us where we are to be!


Charles, Nicole, Anica, and Noah