Sometimes things just hit you. In a moment a whole mindset can change when you understand what is underneath. Today was our first day doing VBS and meeting the children we will be spending the next three days with.
The day started with hesitant children, unsure of what to expect but what came at the end was unexpected for us. We played games, sang songs, and taught about the breast-plate of righteousness and the belt of truth, helped them understand the difference between right and wrong and the forgiveness given by Jesus’s death on the cross. We asked them what they wanted prayer for and the responses were the most unexpected.
In a city where livestock is scarce and malnourished, they asked for salvation for friends, good thoughts, family, and their home island as a whole. This deep down care for others probably touched me more than them. We prayed over them diligently with intent. It was fantastic to see satan’s attempts to hinder our work today. Last night we he worked very hard to use fear against us but God prevailed, as always. I hope that tomorrow’s outcome is as good as today’s. I love you Mom! I hope that everything is going well and that you are ready to welcome Collin! I love you Dad, hope work is easy peasy lemon squeezy! Love you Ashley and Justin, watch out for mom for me (: Love you lots, Kourtney<3
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Haiti is amazing! vbs went fantastic, loved playing with the kids and getting to know them. the simplest things make the people smile, even if you say good morning or hello, maybe even a smile will light up their faces. they love getting their nails done, Lauren and I painted most of the girls nails. they also love getting their picture taken, they pretty much grabbed the camera from my hands and looked at the photos, you could tell how happy they were when you showed them. the kids are great, i love em. im looking forward to tomorrow, and the rest of the few days we are here. keep us in your prayers. mom, dad, and tylor, i love you and miss you guys. can’t wait to see you! 🙂 -janessa.
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Today was the first day at VBS with the kids. They were so excited to play games and be a part of a day of fun. To laugh, eat and sing and pray and shine with no worries for a while. The light in their eyes said it all, happiness for a change. These kids a so hungry for love it hurts me to think we are the ones able to let them feel loved and important and special. After the day was done it was such a rewarding feeling knowing we did make a difference in their lives. Tomorrow is a new day to make another child smile and hopefully make them feel alive. Jesus thank you for this opportunity to be a part something so wonderful. P.S., I LOVE HAITI!!!!!!!!! Michelle
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dear grandma and grandpa sans, we are having a lot of fun. today is our second day of VBS.I got to hold 5,month old Isabela. She is the cutest thing ever. Some boys like me a lot as their friend. I have a lot of friends – boys and girls. I hope you don’t miss us too much. I love you so much. I hope you are having a lot of fun too. We will show you pictures when we come back. I love you so much.
Genesis
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Everyday has been an amazing experience. The children love any attention we give them. Yesterday I danced with Naomi as she sang Joy Joy Joy in Creole. I can’t wait to show the video. The VBS kids had a lot to show us today. The rest of this week is going to work on us all. I can’t thank Crossroads Calvary Chapel enough for their support in getting us here. Jamie I miss you and Ethan. Lots of love Sugar. Muah.
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Hello sweetheart: Powerful experience today. Kids are beautiful sensitive and amazing they warm up to you fast if you show them love or attention. Naomi at the orphanage has bonded with me. She came from an abusive family, but is now doing well I love her. football was great my team won. they are better soccer players. I volunteered to speak during our devotion. we are in spiritual warfare, but Greater is he in me. Pray for us against these devil worshipers and demonic activities. the beautiful kids are worth fighting for. love you miss you.
Phil
