Haiti 2011 | Blog 4 & Prayer Points.

Today, we went on a windy and dangerous five hour drive to Lartigue - an area in the mountains of Haiti where Pastor Wilson has a church and school. The school provides all the kids with uniforms and a meal each day. Today was the kids’ last day of school so they were excitedly anticipating their report cards. We spent the first half of the day playing with them, holding them, and following them around.

The kids were beautiful and so joyful. They loved having their picture taken and having your arms around them. They have so little besides what the school has given them. They cook meals in straw huts, wash clothes in the river, and live without electricity.

Everyday while here in Haiti I am reminded to a new level of the fulfillment and joy that comes with giving. Many times this week, Mother Theresa’s words have come to me:

“It is in giving that you truly receive.”

That is true not only for the children but for my life and not only for my life while I am here in Haiti but for your life in Williamsburg. When we give and pour out, we receive far more.

It makes me think of the rich young ruler who came before Jesus searching for the key to eternal life. Jesus told him to sell everything he had and give the money to the poor. Jesus was not trying to scare the man off, make him miserable, or discourage the man’s faith. He was simply giving the man an opportunity - an opportunity to give and to be free from the bondage that stuff can have on us. He was offering the man the ticket to freedom and from what we see, the man was not interested (Matthew 19:16-22).

The people here give so generously and freely. There is no holding back even though in my eyes, they may have so little. We serve a great God who does not see things the way we see them. Hallelujah!

A few more points that you can be praying for:
Eglise Communion De La Manne Evangelique D’Haiti|
Pastors Roger and Gladys Wilson: wisdom, strength, and grace as they lead their church.
Unity for the church and the churches of Haiti.
Finances to support adding a facility so that they can provide a children's’ program during the services. Due to the earthquake, everything was ruined so that there is no separate space for the children.
Grace to grow and reach the unreached.

Thank you! Much love to you, Church!