Mission Trip

Romans 12:13, Share with Gods people who are in need.

The second team that came in were led by Pastor Henry, and one of our board of directors Rock West. Several on the team had never gone on a short term missions trip.
They had incredible hearts and were willing to roll up their sleaves and help where they could. I am not sure if you have experienced this, but it seems like the people that have the least give the most. This team was always ready to share, and surrounded me with love and encouragement. We did have a busy week planned for them.
The men had prepared to help with one of our work projects. Our clinic in Labruyere need a cement floor laid where the patients wait. They met with our mangaer Max and our project boss Anthony. Lots of preparation was needed. Anthony, worked up the materials list and prepared the way. By the time the team got to the clinic, many were busy at work. Hauling sand, gravel, large barrels of river water,digging and spreading. Anything you do in Haiti, especially in the country is difficult. Everything is done by hand, we do not have the luxury of small equipment. It always turns out to be an event and wonderful fellowship. These projects improve our clinics but also gives some of the men work they wouldn't have. It opens our eyes to the conditons many live in and how hard they have to work. The best part is even though they don't know each other by the end of the week friendships are formed, lunches and laughter were shared. One memorable moment, was when Anthony the boss, gave some young men work gloves. They weren't part of the core group, but had helped some through out the week. There smiles were big and they jumped up and dowm, thrilled to get these gloves. Pastor Henry visited the bosses house, met his family and prayed for them on. It was an eventful week.
The ladies on the team helped me with the mission house. Organizing, cleaning and encouraging me along the way. It was wonderful to have their support. We were blessed to have a Dental hygentist on the team, she had prepared a school program. She visited 2 schools and was received graciously. This went right along with our school screening program. She was pleased with the condition of the childrens teeth. She demonstrated proper brushing, showed pictures,reinforced good nutrition and good dental hygiene. They learned a song and did some arts and crafts. Everyone enjoyed this time. At the end, the team shared a bible story, performed a skit and sang some songs.
Back home at the missions house, some of the ladies help fill some small basins with baby items that have been donated and will be given to our staff to give to the parents for their babies.
The last week in Haiti, there was news of a Cholera outbreak. We did what we could to prepare for this outbreakd and especially if things got worse. Our nurse took time to educate our patients on cholera and taught them what to do. The schools were also teaching the students. The department of health began to hold inservices and meetings with community workers and public health workers. Our nurses attended these meeetings. When we left the Cholera outbreak had not reached our area. It was in the area of St. Marc. which is south of us.
We are very thankful for the teams that join in and help support our ministry and work along side our dedicated staff and family. The teams help in so many ways. One big way is by praying. They got a peak of Haiti and our wonderful ministry.