Saturday

So much going on all over, but today I decided to take a look at some of the POSITIVE things. Our team did their pastors conference. According to Pastor Codo, it was a wonderful success. He said the pastors were so thrilled to have someone take the time to come and share their knowledge with them. I think our team was just as happy to be a part of a wonderful group of caring Christians. Yes, the turmoil in the country was evident. Some were unable to come. They didn't make it from Port. Transportation in the north was very hard to come by, so some didn't make it here, because they couldn't find a tap-tap. Others came on bikes and even on foot to get there. They had over 70, and that is great.
I'll share some photos today of the conference and what went on. I'll try to explain things as I go. Pastor David was one of the speakers. As with all of the team, they shared from their hearts. And were received with gratitude. Dale shared too, and many of the pastors not only knew him from the last conference they had, but from when he lived here in Haiti. Jim took his turn at teaching and shared from his heart and knowledge, too.
When Haitians pray, it's an awesome thing. Their love and reverence for the Lord is so evident in their prayers.

Our son, grandson and Mari shared a musical number or two. We're proud of our grandson getting up and playing the flute. I think they all loved hearing the Americans share in music as well as words.
There were morning and afternoon sessions. It wasn't just pastors who came. It was church workers and teachers, too. Mari had sessions with the women in attendance. And even in between sessions, sharing continued, as seen here when Mike was with some of the attendees.
All of those who attended were so pleased. It was a great conference. One of the pastors who came, was a bit late. He came from Port au Prince and shared with everyone his experiences. It was an enlightening time for not only the Haitians, but for the team as well.
Today the team was able to go out for a while. They visited Pastor Wagner and saw his church, then went to an orphanage, and even got a quick look at town. The roads make that trip VERY, VERY tiring, so upon return, it was nap time. But not for long.

Then tonight some of our girls made the team a Haitian meal and did a fantastic job. To our surprise, Betty's brother (she is one of our kids and the one who got married recently) came from Port to be with his sister. He shared some of his experiences with the team.

MFI came in today to pick up a team, but I wasn't able to go, so sent Pastor Saintil to process the team going out. They went to Port with a load of relief supplies then came here to pick up a team that was stranded. With no commercial planes flying from Port, teams are stranded all over the place. Again, MFI is standing in the gap for everyone.

The turmoil and heartache continues, but through it all, God is still there and willing to take that heavy yoke upon HIS shoulders, if people would only turn to Him. Keep praying...He can have a victory here if intercessors keep praying. Till tomorrow... we are looking through the clouds for the sunshine...SONSHINE!!!