Much Work to be Done

Greetings in Jesus' name.

Apologies for the delayed update. We've had a lack of internet connection that has made it difficult to post.

The first week here has been a busy one, much of which was taking care of the details that needed worked out for living life in a different country. We are now blessed with a vehicle to drive, and Barry has a license to drive it. Thankfully he seems to be handling the different set of driving rules (or lack thereof) that are on the road in Haiti. God is always in control of the wheel when we go out.

Saturday night we had a Bible study with some of the Haitians that we've been getting to know, some that Barry has been in contact with for some time before we came. Although two of them are able to communicate in English, there has been a lack of understanding when explaining some Biblical principles and answering questions they've had. Having a formal study with a good translator present was truly a blessing for this language barrier. Barry led the study and shared with them on the fruits of the Spirit and the changes that occur when a person is truly born again. It seemed as though some important truth was heard and they seemed to finally be understanding. We pray that this can continue through our time here and that true disciples of Christ can be made.

Barry leads a Bible study on Galations 5.

Monday, a group visited one of the Lifeline Mission schools and the orphanage. The orphanage had just enough babies to fill the rocking chairs on the front porch and there were plenty of us ready to sit with them. These children are in so much need of love and affection. There are only so many hands working at the orphanage, so it is impossible for them to spend enough time with each of them. As the ladies rocked them and tried to talk to them, they seemed to lack emotion. We couldn't get them to smile, but they cried as we were leaving and they had to be returned to their cribs. There is much need for someone to just spend time with them; to sit on the porch and just rock them for hours. As young as they are, it is a critical time in their lives to be developing an ability to bond with people that will be set or not for the rest of their lives.

Children at the school are excited for the visit

Rocking babies

We look forward to having more news to share soon! Thank you for the prayers as we start our work here.  We can see that there is much to be done in spreading the true Gospel to people in need of a Savior.

"Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you. Continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love." John 15:8-10