Blessed! That is how we feel after spending a meaningful time with our family the past couple of weeks. We also now feel blessed that we are packed and ready to return to Haiti.
Haiti is in the news....sorry to say that's kinda normal.
We are also blessed to live where we do in Haiti. We will arrive on the Missionary Flights International DC3 plane, landing on a grass airstrip less than one mile from the Many Hands Campus. We will be greeted by many trusted Haitian staff members who are always looking out for our team. The Pignon area where we live is rural and quiet and not an enticing environment for the gangs that seem to think they rule Port au Prince. We will be cautious and stay aware of what is happening in our area.
We understand Haiti seems like a high risk. We as sinful beings on this earth can find hope and strength in the pleading found in Psalm 80, It reads, "Stir up your might and come to save us! Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved!" (verses 2b-3)
These words of scripture can demonstrate a proclamation of faith as well as an active prayer to be restored. Repeated in verse 7, "Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved!" Verses 17 to 19 continue, "But let your hand be on the man of your right hand, the son of man whom you have made strong for yourself! Then we shall not turn back from you; give us life, and we will call upon your name! Restore us, O Lord God of hosts! Let your face shine, that we may be saved!"
We stay vigilant and hope-filled for the intended end of the things of God. Your prayers are coveted as always, to pray for God to restore peace and order.
Above, Jonathan and Anna with daughter Lila in Holland, MI. Below, Jennifer and John with Oliver and Ivy in Spencer, IA.
Grandma and Grandad with Liam in Cedar Rapids with Brittany and Michael below.
The blessing of many beautiful family moments along with many beautiful fall days will be remembered.
What a thrill it will be to return and see the progress that has been made since the end of September! The Maliarette First Thousand Days Center is getting a new entrance. The set up with the former entrance gate did not provide much needed shade.
This roof will be covered with thatch to provide that missing shade!
Below is a gazebo under construction for the NEW First Thousand Days Center to open in January 2022 in the community of Jean Boule.
As Many Hands is moving into this next zone we are hosting a series of Community Conversations to have a time to share some topics with the community members as well as hear from the community members about what specific challenges they face so that we can get to know each other and work together. Pastor Lumanes, front left, is opening the dialog at this event.
Please come together in faith with this plea, "Dear Lord, give us life, and we will call upon your name! Restore us, O Lord God of hosts! Let your face shine, that we may be saved! Amen."
This is a time as urgent as any in the history of the world that God's people can be a shining light for Jesus. Allow the Light of Jesus to shine through you in whatever you do.
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