GOD IS WORKING IN HAITI - Some thoughts from Vernon

This trip was different because I went to an area of Haiti where the land is so beautiful and not deforested like other places in Haiti I have been to. I could see God’s magnificent hand in the creation of this country intermingled with the tragedy of poverty of the people and now on top of the poverty there is the devastation of the earthquake. I could not help but think the older generation 30’s and up who had worked so hard for what little they had and in 50 seconds it was gone!! They lost family, and the little they had and have to start over. The hearts of the Haitian people are so amazing because they can see the blessings from God through the earthquake. I sat on the plane with a Haitian lady who couldn’t keep from praising God because the events of the earthquake is turning the hearts of the people toward Jesus. They have nothing and yet they are praising God.

Throughout the trip I saw the work of God’s hand so mightily on our team and the people around us. I witnessed a few miracles. I had a great time working with the Haitian guys as we worked on the security wall. I learned how to tie rebar without any tools… only a nail J … how to build forms with pieces of boards and old nails.

I tried to meet with Jenna’s birth mom, but never was able to connect with her. We made arrangement to meet at the airport and I waited for a few hours and thought she hadn’t come, but found out later that she was there but just not where I was. It was very disappointing and sad to know she needs help so much and I couldn’t even find her to offer her a little help. However, we will keep trying to connect with her.

I enjoyed being with all of the team members. They were a joy to work with, to pray with and to have fun with. Please continue to pray for David, Beth and James as they are in Haiti for another three weeks.

Signing off, (thanks to my wife, Kathleen’s, help with the typing)
Vernon