It's a warm and sunny day here in Haiti. A few clouds to temper the heat from the sun, but a lovely day, none the less.
Had an interesting time last weekend. With all we have going on, funds were a bit tight. So those coming for help, were told we had to wait for the Lord to send something. This didn't go over too well with a few. And it only takes one or two to make things touchy. They gathered many of those Don helps, and came and loudly harassed us, for hours. Don tried to reason with them. Now, those who really need help were NOT the ones being so vocal. We finally had to simply shut doors and windows and pray. They left, but were back the next morning. Don went out and was trying to reason with them again. He told them to pray for him and to pray the Lord would supply. While he was out there, I felt a real need to go out and talk to HIM, not them. I told him, "Pray FOR THEM." He said okay, he'd pray for them (and he always has). But I said "No, NOW. pray for them WITH them." He looked at me, then said okay. He told them he wanted to pray. He reached out to the two closest and started praying. He prayed God would bless them, and help them when he couldn't. Then he prayed they would accept the Lord into their hearts and become children of God." In essence, he shared salvation with them through prayer. When he said amen, they prayed in unison, a rote prayer. But they thanked him and left. Seeds were planted that day. Two days ago, one of the women came to us and told Don she had accepted the Lord at Pastor Codo's church on Sunday. She was all smiles and so happy. Yes, the Lord sent us here to help those in need, and we do the best we can when we can. But He also wants us to share HIs love and His provision with them in the spiritual realm. It was such an uplift to have this one person come and share with us. God IS working, even when we don't see the results. And we Praise Him for all He is doing.
We've been working, trying to get our little depot back into a house, as it was intended 20 some years ago. Vero and Abbie will move in when we complete it. We are doing one step at a time to get it finished. The new roof is on, and we had the walls painted with primer. Then our good friend came and spray painted the inside and part of the outside with what paint we had. That was SO much quicker than the roller and brush we had used for the primer. Vero's eyes light up with each step completed. We have a ways to go. Rat screening and mosquito screens will be next. Don is putting up new doors to replace the rotted ones that were on it. But it is slowly starting to take shape. Vero is such a hard worker and does so much for so many. She has almost no income, so finding a place to stay is difficult. That was the reason we decided to redo the "depot" for her. It really was built as a home for our watchman. But being at the back of the property was not ideal. So, Don had built his home out front. Thus, the depot. Don will work on getting electric into the house after the screening. I'm working on curtains and furnishings. With each step it's fun to see Vero's face. She works with the kids at IDADEE orphange, but her main thrust is evangelism. She is doing great. And now another pastor wants her to come to his area and help him do evangelism there. Her real heart is simply to reach everyone she can with God's message of salvation. So, pray for her and pray we can get this place done for her quickly.
In our intercessory prayer groups, we have been praying that the Lord would bless those at the airport who were not only Christians, but who were trying to be a witness to others and doing it by being honest in all they do there. Praying corruption out of government places is a huge task. But we serve an awesome, answering God. We'll keep praying, and He'll keep answering. But it's neat to see changes taking place at the airport and knowing God is at work there. It's fun to work with those who's objective is to do things the way the Lord would have them done. So please pray with us that the Lord will work in hearts and minds there.
Don is working hard and long hours trying to get material delivered to many areas. He had to haul a load of gravel to put in the ROAD, so he could reach one place where he needed to deliver gravel. Pray for strength for Don, for the truck to keep running well, and for the people he is helping.
Pray also for Savanah's adoption. This week I will be contacting the lawyer to see where we stand and to get more paperwork to him. We are praying her "archived birth certificate" is here now. Then we will apply for her passport. Her home study is finished in Canada, but we need copies in both English and French. Pray for that to happen quickly. And I will be working on finding the right person to do all her papers here in both languages. Savanah is a VERY active 2 year old. She can steal your heart with a smile, and drive you silly with her antics. And her favorite movie at present is "Alvin and the Chipmunks". She has perfected the "ALVIN" shout of David Savile.
Well it's time to get some work done. I pray I can stay on the internet long enough to accomplish some work. Blessing and love from here to your place. As we close in on Thanksgiving, start now making a list each day of something you are thankful to the Lord for. I'll do the same and post it soon. God is our strength and shield, just as He is yours. I pray you are leaning on Him in all you do. Keep smiling, God loves a smile, and He can use your praises and thanks when you pray, too. So, until next time, keep 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 - 18 in mind. "Be joyful always; pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
PS: If you want to support our ministry the easiest way is to make an Online Donation via:
www.WorldOutreach.org
Go to "Donate" and select our name. The system can accept USA and International cards. You can also select automatic and recurring gifts if you select the "Monthly" option.
Or simply mail your gift to:
World Outreach Ministries
P.O. Box "B"
Marietta, GA 30061
and designate for Don and Karen Davis, fund code 10
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