Containers and blessings

The inspection of the second container is behind us, and the unloading of the first one is done and distributed. A LOT has happened in the last few days. I'm putting a few photos in here to let you see some of the "fun" of getting these things done.

The first two are of the inspection. Take everything out of one 40 foot container and put it in another...except is doesn't fit. Stan packs solid, and the people here don't do a very good job of following Stan's way of doing it. Once Stan was there, he climbed in and was packing it tight again. So, think of it, that is 4 times of unloading and reloading one 40 foot container. Not an easy job at all.At the house, it's more fun and games... here we have to unload, and SORT it and then figure out where it is going. The Christmas Bags were stacked in the right piles, then sorted for the different places of distribution. Most of the missions who got the bags also got rice meals, corn meal, and peanut butter to distribute, too. Stan and I were kept busy keeping track of where everything was going. But we got it done with the help of a LOT of people.
And the guys got to eat, too. They LOVE hot dogs, mac and cheese, chips, brownies and pop. And they deserve it. They did a lot of work. And then there is the work of distributing it, but God was with us and all things were brought in, unloaded and distributed...what a blessing. They are on their way to the people now. The local missionaries and pastors came right away and picked up their share of things. everyone was so pleased. Some of these items even went as far as Gonaives. So, this first 40 foot container went a LOT of places to a lot of people. And don't forget, the scriptures and salvation coloring books went along with all of that. Not only are Christmas bags going out, but food (desperately needed), scriptures (for feeding the soul) and a lot of prayers.
And we have a team working, too, so it's amazing what God has accomplished this week. This medical team has been working hard and seeing hundreds of people. Once word got out, they saw many physical needs from Port that had come here without treatment. Now they are being cared for. And not only the physical, but the emotional needs are so great after such a tragedy. They originally came to work with the local people, but God has put many more in their path. And they are meeting the needs. Today is a day of rest. And tomorrow is church. Then Monday they will have one more clinic. A lot of people have been helped and we are so thankful.

Our next container is due to be delivered on Wednesday. Pray for that. I praise God that almost every item from the one we just unloaded has been given to people already. We have almost nothing here at all, but praise God MFI was able to help us with that and we do have food to give out. This next one should be just about as quick as the one yesterday. Then we have one that is to arrive at the port tomorrow. Supplies are finally just starting to arrive here in the north.

Our mission is to help the people. That does not mean we have to personally hand out each item. It means we can help others facilitate the process by giving to them and they can reach out to even more than our limited means. We have the means to help people in many different ways, but all in the way that the Lord directs. Isn't it awesome how the Lord puts His people working together to make a bigger impact for Him? He enables us to distribute, but also to enable others to do the same. I can't stress enough how awesome our God is!!!

If I get some photos of the team working, I'll try to include that in the next blog. Since I have not been with them, it's hard to get pictures myself. We've been a bit occupied. But I think several have taken some photos, so I should be able to get some. I'll keep trying.

You have a God centered, Jesus directed, Holy Spirit fantastic day.