Everywhere we went, we were making small deposits in the hearts of each person we encountered.
A smile
A wave as we drove by
A cup of cool ice tea
A peanut butter sandwich
A classroom visit
A gift to purchase school books
A tour of a orphanage
A tour of a library
A visit to a grieving widow
A picture taken
Worshipping with fellow believers
A gift of checkers
A gift to a man struggling financially
Late night conversations by lamp light with local pastors
Some big, some small acts. But each one making a deposit.
Lord, take these deposits and cause them to grow in hearts.
May each be redeemed in your perfect time!
Our trip was a great success. We were able to accomplish all on our to-do list and then some. We have hired workers to clear the land (take down the trees/remove the rocks). We formed a partnership with a local Baptist pastor, we visited a local library (20 miles away) and received some great insight/contacts, we began the process of finding/hiring a man to oversee the work in Pestel and we held a Celebration service for the community to thank God for the coming library.
It was a refreshing trip and full of opportunities to see God at work. It is hard to come home and jump back into life. I had the opportunity to share in 4 history classes yesterday about Haiti. It was frustrating due to lack of time- but I hope the students were "impressed" with the great needs in Haiti.
2 comments:
So cool, I feel like each time you go, I get to know your friends and the region more and more. Congrats on all the steps forward. It seems this is 100% backed by God's grace approval and power.
Hey, are you alive?
~Your Co-Hort :)
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