Tue. Feb. 2nd

I know it's taking me longer and longer to post, but forgive me. So many things happening and so much going on all the time, it's exhausting. We are praying for the container tomorrow...it's still scheduled for delivery. We are SO thankful for that. We distributed all of the things from the last one, now tomorrow should be the next one...and we just got word today that we should have another one on the docks possibly tomorrow. Isn't God good? There are so many places to give the help to, and now we will have the means to do it.
I had promised some photos from the last team (and the next one arrived today!). So here are just a few and some explanations of what they are.

The people were not only the locals, but those coming from Port au Prince. The needs are so great. And as you can see, our team went the extra mile to see those who really needed the help. Praise God for good strong men, not only in body but in spirit!! True servants hearts and bodies.
Getting vital information is important, but so is sharing God's love through being a willing servant. These people showed compassing and love to all they saw.Well, there are some perks to the job, too. Holding sweet babies is only one of them. (You all know MY heart is with the babies, too!) Isn't this one a cutie?But even when things are hard...you pray and ask the Lord to help in the way HE wants this situation to go. This child is only 4 years old. Looks like a baby, doesn't he? (I am trying to remember all the information on this one, since I was not there.) I think I got the age right. Pastor Mich ended up taking this child to the hospital for testing. Again, God was there, it just so happened (no coincidences in God's book) that an American nurse was with an American pediatric neurologist at the hospital when the call was made. I don't know the fate of the child, but if I remember right, he has spinal meningitis. A lot of prayer is needed for this one.
But then there are the really good and rejoicing times, too. Here one of the translators is leading his brother (I believe. But if not brother than cousin) to the Lord. Our God is so awesome. He uses things satan meant for evil for good. He has turned so many to Him in these terrible days. So pray with us that God's hand will continue to touch hearts and lives for His kingdom. What a wonderful God we serve!! We ask now that you continue to pray about these containers. There are problems that could erupt with them, and having food here, but we have been giving it out as quickly as it comes in. We know God has provided and will take care of us, but we do covet your prayers on these things.

I know I keep bring you back to 1 Thess. 5: 16 - 18....but we do need to remember these things. Karen's translation: "Continue to pray constantly, in EVERYTHING give thanks, not just the good things and good times, but let God use the tough things, and the tough times too. THIS is what God wants you to do and to remember...." I know it's not the exact words...but this is the meaning I find there. And this is what we are seeing here in Haiti. People rejoicing...not BECAUSE they were hurt, or lost everything, but BECAUSE God was with them and kept them through it all. Yes, there was a tremendous amount of lives lost, and some will never be known. But those who survived are starting to see how God worked in their lives and saved them for a purpose. We're crushing satan under our heals and rejoicing that God is supreme over ALL THINGS!!!!!!!!

Didn't mean to preach, but when you see people who can't walk, or who have lost a limb praising God and glorifying HIS name, even in these horrid times, you know God is walking with them through it all. The old hymn, "Through It All" really does say it all. If you have a hymn book, read it, if you don't , find it on the internet and let the words sink in. The people here are LIVING that song. "Through it all, I've learned to trust in Jesus, I've learned to trust in God......" I may just look it up and type it in the next blog.

Grab onto the Lord Jesus and hang on... He will get you through all things... just LET Him!

Today at the airport was a blessing for us. We met some of the US military men that will be in charge here. God is so awesome. He put us in touch with those who we would have to talk to about some of the situations here. Even the UN will be involved in some of the things we are seeking... more on those as they come about. Just continue to pray that the Lord will sustain us and keep us moving in the right direction for HIS glory.

Till next time, Blessings and Grace to you all!