Friday in Haiti

Medical
The medical team rejoined the VBS and teaching teams at Calebasse on Friday.  It was great having everyone on the same campus. They saw 107 patients on Friday. This is especially remarkable because they only had one doctor. As someone on the team put it, they are a symphony making beautiful music, each one doing their part.

Let me tell you who is playing the different parts: Brandie D. and Beth C. have been doing triage all week.  They also give hugs, educate and try to see beyond the physical needs.  Lorri B. and Rachel M. have been working in pharmacy with Dave N. helping out. Darby L.has spent most of the week with the medical team.  He is a great liason between the Haitians and the team and serves with so many behind-the-scenes tasks that only the Lord knows them all.  Anna V., Ann C., Tracy C. and on many days, Deborah S. have prayed for and comforted the patients before they are seen by the nurses and doctors.  According to Brandie, the clinic wouldn't run without Jordan H. and Jesse B.  Jesse does anything, but especially has a medical focus.  He listens during triage so that he can become an extension of the nurses by getting educational materials and other things that the nurses might need. Jordan has been a true servant in that he does everything from the most menial task(fetching a bucket of water in order to flush a toilet) to the most important (guarding and protecting and praying).  Because times in the clinic can become intense, the men have also served by being much needed comic relief. 


Teaching
Pastor Greg taught on Friday. He continued with the topic of living in the good of the gospel with a focus
on sanctification. He was able to give some very practical examples and helps that seemed to really effect
those listening.  He also did the evangelistic preaching in the evening.  Approximately 200 people
attended with about 20 responding for ministry.

We aren't exactly sure yet how these teachings are impacting those who are attending.  Philip G. mentioned
that he has seen many men and women discussing the handouts with eachother during the day.  We're also
sensing and experiencing spiritual warfare.  Please be praying for these dear people, that the Lord would
minister to them with power and truth.


VBS
The VBS team has become a 'well-oiled machine' and is really enjoying ministering with one another.  The
team appreciates each member and the gifts they bring. It's been great to watch Katie R. and Lisa S. holding and playing with the children.  Philip G. has been invaluable with his ability to assess a situation and help with adjustments as necessary.  Brian K. and Kristina W. have blessed the children with their ability to minister through music.  Mike V. has been creative in preaching the gospel to the children in a way that is making them think about it alittle differently. 

They have seen evidence of God's grace in many ways.  On Friday, Mike V. said that several middle-school
girls volunteered to tell him that they asked Jesus to forgive them for their sins. Also, at the end of  the day, when the program was over, about 85 children ran to a classroom so that they could have more classroom time with the team.  The team spent that time sharing the gospel again and enjoying the children.  The team has also spent many hours learning favorite songs of the children in Creole.  This has really helped to build relationships with the children.  It also makes them giggle because their pronunciation is funny.  Please pray that the Lord would use all of these things to produce fruit for His Kingdom.


Again, thank you for all of your prayers and please keep them coming.  The team is beginning to get weary,
but we want to finish strong.

Blessings to you all,
Robin