Tuesday, February 17, 2015

#teamhaiti2015 Update

"It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ."
Ephesians 4: 11-13

Greetings friends and family!!

Since the cell reception is not so hot where the team is in Haiti, I've been getting about 1 text a day ... I can actually picture Pete walking around in circles on a roof somewhere trying to find a signal.  :)  Here is the latest text as he sent it.  I'll add some interpretation at the end. 

"Amazing day, kenni helping others learn Creole tk big help too - 11 new salvations tonight!  Const tues wed Vbs thurs calico fri - luv u!"

They'll be doing contruction projects Tuesday (today - this text was from last night) and Wednesday.
VBS will be Thursday with the school kids ... they are on break this week so no regular school.
They'll be going to Calico beach on Friday to relax and debrief.  We've been there before, very beautiful and a popular break spot for foreigners.  :)

Thank you for your prayers for the team and the families here waiting for them to return.  I have had such a wonderful time with my 2 kids here, we hardly ever have such undivided time together.  We've been singing, praying for the team and just being loud and silly together.  I spent a couple days with my sister, but now I'm home again.  

I've been reflecting quite a bit on the joy of serving ... there is a tangible joy in serving others ... a reciprocity that cannot be found in anything else.  We have something to offer the people of New Caanan, but they very much have something to offer us as well.  Our family's prayer continues to be that each one of you gets to experience this mystery with your children.  We have been blessed beyond measure by the joy of serving and it has marked our lives forever.  

Until the whole world knows His name ...
and with so very much love and thanks for all of you.

Amy (for Pete)