Day 7
Water.
Sunday morning worship.
Some of the seven you will read about shortly.
Preacher man.
Tapion children's church.
Reading your words.
Sup y'all,
It's day 7, and today was really about "7." Last night the offer of sharing in this mornings service was put forward to the team. Two people said they would. This morning, seven people shared. As I write this we are sitting in our daily debrief and I am listening to your husbands, wives, and friends share about their experiences of sharing this morning. I wish you were all here in this moment right now. I wish you could see the change, the challenge, and the Spirit at work, right now, in this moment. What a powerful night.
Many of you in your blog posts have noted that everyone is here for a purpose. You're right, and half way through this trip I think it's becoming obvious to the team. When we first arrived there were some people who were wondering why they were here. I think it's safe to say no one is wondering that anymore. :)
Keep praying for this team. We've got one upset stomach and just got through a "back end" issue with someone else. No one likes being sick, especially on an experience like this.
Tonight you will be blogged at by Jonathon Pawsey and Eldon Ortlieb.
Until tomorrow,
-Aaron
PS - I'm trying to do my best with getting everyone's picture up. I think I've got everyone at least once?
PSS - I'm also doing my best to proof read all the blogs before I post them to correct grammar, etc (Shalene stop laughing). I must say, there are a lot of two-finger slow pokes here! :)
It’s my turn to blog.
Two realizations:
1. I have never blogged
2. I should have blogged at the beginning when people were being factual and talking about the weather and the trees. Now I am bound to blog outside my comfort zone.
Today was Sunday, a day that we have all been anticipating. In our debriefing time last night, Steve had requested we share our testimony. After some time (and what some considered to be a heavy handed volunteering session), Steve did coax two people to present their testimony. The time came for us to be introduced and those who were to share were to remain on the stage. Thinking that only the two were to stay it was quite a surprise to see most of the team move out of their comfort zone and stay. (I’ll keep you guessing who, but Grace you will be disappointed). The messages we heard from our teammates was inspiring and truly a God moment. The worship time again was as inspiring and humbling as expected (no reggae) and Steve’s message challenged us in both English and Creole.
At lunch Steve presented his theory on drinking hot tea on a hot day - saying that it made you cool. So we all ate two bowls of piping hot soup then proceeded to the meat locker (otherwise known as the testosterone and mustard gas laden room of Dave, Gord, Mike, Jonny P, and myself) to seek refuge in front of the air conditioner.
This evening we went to the children's church held about 15 minutes away in Tapion. Again an inspiring moment to see 80 kids come from up to a 1 hour walk away to sing and study God’s word. We were all amazed at the memorization these kids have done. It would put most adults to shame. Janette shared the story of the prodigal son and Amy shared the DVD on hand washing and sanitizing. Did you know that Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is 20 seconds long??
Our day finished off with a debriefing time where Steve shared how we must support each other as community. We started off praying for our Church and proceeded into a Spirit filled time of intercession prayer for many of our personal needs that were shared.
Tomorrow, Dave and I will be going into Port au Prince to get what we hope to be the last bits of material to finish off our project goals. What would take 15 minutes at Home Depot in Surrey takes 4 hours of driving and 3 different stores here. Pray for our health (last time I got really motion sick) and that the tasks we have before us will be completed.
Miss you all. Give Grace some company. I’ll be home soon dear,
Eldon
Hey everyone, Jonathan here. Today we were able to sleep-in because church started at nine. I stayed in bed until eight because I went to bed feeling sick. I have been that way all day.
I didn't go to church today but stayed back to help Aimee with the children church. They watched DVD's on germs and how to brush your teeth. Even though they were in creole they were really funny. After church I went back to bed while the rest of the group went for a walk down to the ocean where I got baptized.
At three o-clock we went to Tapion where the children's church is. I was feeling a bit better but really light headed. When we got back we had a late dinner because dinner is usually at four o-clock, but I didn't because I'm not taking any chances.
That has been our day. Tomorrow a couple of the guys get to go back to PAP for the third time.
Jonathon
PS. Mike and I laughed so hard when the wii broke down because we thought you would be thinking, "where's Mike when we need him?"
12 Comments:
hey guys,
sounds like church was amazing. Enjoy every second of it for me :)
mom: i got back from Stillwood a few hours ago and you'll be glad to know that the house was still standing. Not sure what they ate for the six meals I wasn't there for but whatever. Love you and looking forward to hearing some awesome stories.
Hanna
P.S.: way to be brave and share your testimony!
hey dad it aman here. me and mom stayed up last night praying for you and your sermon that it would go all good,i hope it did. well we are doing good and we cant wait to see on friday ok cya later love you and miss you -Aman
Hey Sweety,
It was so great to see the pictures from today...I was so eager to hear how everything went!! Hey! Were you one of the seven who shared in church?!! It looked like you!! Way to step out there! I'm so praying that God will meet you in Haiti and that the experience will change you forever!! Can't wait to talk to you all about it!! Thanks for praying for me..I could tell that you were! I had a good discussion with a boy who had an excellent attitude and a great response to what God gave me to say. I miss you so much and when I hug you I don't know if I'll be able to let go. We have gained such an appreciation for all you do here! Thank you for being so willing to put yourself in a situation that I know was not easy for you! You are totally honouring God and our kids will benefit incredibly from your example. How did it go giving out the soccer jerseys? or have you done that yet?? Can't wait to see pictures of that!! Have a great day working tomorrow...we're always praying for you and the team!!
Love, love and more love to you!! Coral
I love it when the CEO gets pushed out of his comfort zone :) As it turns out, you did well giving us your impressions of the day (well, maybe a few too many details in one particular area). Though we couldn't be there in person, we stopped to pray for you all individually at SAC this morning and we're excited to hear how God's Spirit moved (or in this case) glued you to the stage. Can't wait to hear the details in person.
Jonathan (and others) we'll pray for a quick recovery.
Janette, the picture of you and the little one on your lap was a thousand words.
Tomorrow, God needs to intervene in Lauren and her mom's life, so we can take care of some dental work. I'd covet your prayers.
Hi Jonathan,
Sorry you were sick and hope you are better tomorrow.I'm sure Aimee loved your help in children's church and I bet you loved the kids!
Glad you and Mike had a laugh - you were meant to - and that's why we added the "Mike!" at the end - it was our desperate cry for help!!! Actually, we aren't watching any shows, waiting to catch up when you get home. Donna couldn't even talk about Amazing Race because we haven't caught up yet!
Eldon, Grace had a few of us over today and it really gave me a pick me up! We'll be praying for her busy day tomorrow.
Chris, I am sooo exhausted and run down I have bruises popping up everywhere! Be glad your not here or they'd accuse you of wife abuse. I think I need to go on a vitamin C overdose so I think I'll eat a whole box of Mandarin oranges.
By the way, our church service was amazing too. We had the soliloquy of the Sermon on the Mount acted out and wow! You must listen to it when you all get home! But I wish I could have heard you all share too!
Love Christine
hey dad,
just wanted to let you know that we've been been helping mom around the house and slooooowwwwwllllyyyy cleaning up the garage. starting to look better already.
love you and looking forward to hearing some awesome stories.
ps: we ate all your cheezy's.
Hey everyone!
Thanks for all the great updates. I've loved checking up on this blog and I can't help but be crazy excited about what God's doing!
I'm still praying for you guys :)
and mom.... ahhh!! I was so excited to see that picture of you at the children's church (yes?). I can't wait to hear your stories.
love you mom,
gill
All you fabulous people,
I haven't much to say today, except that I miss you and am praying for you. I can't wait for that early morning airplane to land in Vancouver :)
Michael, your mom actually offered to pick you up for me in case I'm tired or my leg isn't healed yet... I told her I wouldn't miss picking you up for anything!!!... there's still room in the jeep for two more people if anyone needs a ride.
Aaron, still no pics of Mike as far as I can tell. Are you sure you didn't loose him in NY?
Kelly, still praying for you... and I'm looking forward to going for coffee or something to get all caught up on what's been happening on your trip :)
Michael again... love you lots. Am not the same without you :)
Laura
Wow, sounds like an amazing day for you all. We all took a few names and a few minutes during service this morning to pray for you all. Good service at sac today as well. Hard to believe it has been a week already. Looking forward to seeing you soon. marj
Hey bros,
It was good to hear from both of you on yesterdays blog...how great to hear how you are being used to impact people for Jesus. I believe that God has a lot more for you in the coming week. We are praying that God will continue to give you powerful moments to speak into the lives of the people you are working with. We love you.
Bernd, Sandra, Aaron, Jared, Holly
My big bros Rainer and Dan,
Sitting here late when i should be in bed, reading about your trip and feeling touched, weepy and proud! Love you so much, praying for you, can't wait to hear in person about your adventure and how you brought change and were changed! Praying for your protection and that you'll know God in a whole new way! You're the best...love you tons! Group hug from all of us,
Doe, Bri, Matt, Justin and Natalie :)
Hello all,
Is it starting to feel like home there? It's strange to think that we have rain and wind storms and have turned up the furnaces, and you are all sweating like crazy and trying to cool down.
I'd love to hear more about how Steve convinced 2 people to speak but 7 actually ended up on that stage. What did you talk about? How did the people respond to you? What kind of questions are people asking you about God and about your life in Canada?
I seriously have too many questions to post here...is anyone surprised? :0)
You are all doing a fabulous job of blogging btw! Hope you are all feeling well, and feeling strong in your last week there.
Love to you all, but especially to my Honig Daniel! mwah, smoochie, smoochie!
Michele
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