Back on US soil!!!

I just talked to J and the group has made it through security and they are now just waiting on 2:25 to take off and head home. They are scheduled to land in Miami about 5 our time. I will post when they land.

Good morning! I heard from j late last night. They had a fabulous day yesterday and are gearing up for their last work day today. Yesterday morning consisted of more of the same type of work on the house and around the school. Yesterday afternoon was their "free time." The team went to Wahoo Bay for some fun in the sun. They swam, snorkeled and just had a blast relaxing together. They deserved it for sure. Last night they ate a traditional Haitian dinner. From what I hear, it was quite spicy but delicious. Please continue to keep our friends in your prayers. Pray for their strength as they have worked so hard physically. It has been an incredibly heart breaking trip in a lot of ways to see so many people lost, hurting and in such despair. And at the same time, such an encoragement to see so many people that to us would appear to have no hope but instead have found "The Hope" in a relationship with Jesus. It has been a humbling experience for our group. Pray for them emotionally as they leave this place they love. Pray for traveling mercies as they head home tomorrow. Please pray for the group as they get back to "the real world" in Hattiesburg. And finally, that their experiences in Haiti will forever change their lives for the glory of the kingdom.

Have a great day!
Wesley

Hey friends. Another busy day in Haiti is winding down. The team had an incredible day and said they can not wait to share a ton of stories about what God is doing in the lives of the Haitian people as well as what God is doing in each of their own lives. J said it has been extremely powerful and has really helped some people "get it." The group went to a tent city that was set up by Samaritan's Purse. Melissa, Jake, and Lauren helped at a medical clinic. Gifts were passed out door to door. The foundation was finished up for one of the houses being built. It started raining today and it has rained a lot. Hopefully it will not cause any trouble for their work in the morning. Tomorrow afternoon is the team's "fun" time at the beach. Please continue to keep our friends in your prayers and they are the hands and feet of Jesus in Haiti as they work and as they play.

Wesley

Tuesday in Haiti

Hello again! Our friends in Haiti have had another jammed packed day of work. The group broke up into several teams today in order to meet a variety of needs. Melissa, Brett, and Mark led a team that did basic medical exams for a large number of people including 75 students from the Guitton school. J took a team out to do "door to door" ministry. They were able to visit with a lot of people. He said that many that they spoke with came to know the Lord after the earthquake and many others attend the church nearby. God is doing some amazing things in the hearts of these people! Another group completed a variety of manual labor projects and painting at the house that HUMC sponsored. Tomorrow the team will be heading to a tent city to do evangelism. Please pray that God's love will be shown and people will come to know Him through our friends. May Jesus be glorified in everything that our team does in Haiti and we do at home!!!

Until tomorrow,
Wesley

Another Great Day

Hello friends. The team had an incredible day today. J said that they did lots of things to keep busy but it is hard to describe with words. They did everything from moving cinder blocks to painting the school to a whole lot of loving on kids. There is no doubt that they are making a difference. J said that he wanted to make sure that I let you know how awesome this group of people is...I know you already knew that though. He said they are all working so hard and have super attitudes. Please pray that this continues throughout the rest of the week. Also pray for the team tomorrow as some will set out to do some street evangelism. This will be an excellent opportunity for these guys and girls to step out of their comfort zones and really share about what Jesus has done in their lives. Pray that their stories are well received. I cant wait to hear how God uses our friends to show the Haitian people His love!!!!

Talk to you soon,
Wesley

Sunday's Activities

I just got a call from J with today's highlights. They have had an incredible day which started off bright and early at 4:30 am with a friendly, next door neighbor rooster giving an early wake up call...oops. Oh well, the group attended church today with about 750 people. J said it was an unbelievable experience that we will all be hearing more about when they come home. The group sang "Trading My Sorrows" during the service. J, Jake and Walton played along with them as they sang. J said the team has adopted the "Yes Lord, Yes Lord, Yes Yes Lord" attitude this trip as their motto. (An attitude we all should probably strive more to have!) After church, the team was able to visit at the orphanage with some precious children. I am pretty jealous because they got to meet the children that have been sponsored this year by members of our church family. How AWESOME is that? I can not wait to hear ALL about this when they get back!!! J said that tomorrow will be the start of their "work" as they will help to build a house and do some other handy-man type projects. I will update tomorrow with the details of how that goes. J asked that you continue to pray for safety, health, and hydration. He said it is hot, but not as hot as it is here thanks to a nice breeze. =)

Until tomorrow,

Wesley

In For The Night

The team has made it to the missionary house where they will be staying. They will be eating dinner and having a team meeting shortly. Thank you for all the prayers for traveling mercies!!! They were heard and everything went smoothly today. Please continue to cover the team with prayers as they minister to the people of Haiti this week. Pray that they will be the hands and feet of Christ to these precious people. Also, pray that they will be a light in this dark and lonely land that is so in need of a Savior.

Wesley

On the Way to the Mission House

I just spoke with J. The team made it through customs with no difficulty!!! Praise Jesus!!!! They are now heading to the mission house and should arrive in about an hour and a half. J said that they just stopped by Christophe's which is one of the mass graves from the earthquake. I can't even imagine the emotion. Please continue to keep the group in your prayers as they go on this journey. I am sure they are worn out from such a long day of traveling but I know they are all ecstatic to get to work for the Kingdom. I will post when I hear that they arrive.

Wesley

They made it

I just got a text from J and they just landed in Port Au Prince. I will update when I hear that they make it to the mission house. Thanks, wesley

Safely in Miami

I just heard from J and the team has safely landed in Miami. They have a bit of a layover and will fly out of Miami for Port Au Prince at 2:10 this afternoon. Please continue to cover the team with prayer. I will post again when I hear that they have made it to Haiti. Thanks, Wesley

A word from Amanda

The day has finally come!! We leave for Haiti in less than 13 hours, and I am so ready. The Mission Team has been in preparation for this day for a long time now. I know God has his hand over all of us, and will guide us through this journey. We are going to take every chance we can to lead people to Christ and show his love through us. Growing up, I've always wanted to be a missionary. I feel like this is an opportunity of a lifetime, and i hope that i will come back a changed person from this experience.

-Amanda

message from Walton

Haiti is only a day away! I am so excited to be a part of this trip and hopefully eternally strengthen the Kingdom of God through this next week. Through faith and prayer we WILL change the lives of others. Isn't it amazing how God's perfection can be shown in such a broken world? God is truly good.

-Walton

Haitian excitement

Hallelujah! Today is the day that we finally leave for Haiti. Praise the Lord! I'm so excited to be a part of this mission trip. I had a conversation with Mrs. Dawn last week about how we can help the people in Haiti while we are there. She said, "I want to give them a gift that will not go away." While we teach the children, teens, and adults in Haiti about Jesus, we will be doing just that. I don't expect the mission team to completely convert anyone while we are there, but I pray that God uses us to plant a seed in the minds of the Haitian people. I know that God will use us to spread the good news of Christ. Hallelujah. Today is the day!

-Taylor

A Message from Vic

For those of you reading, this is Victoria (Vic). I can't explain how excited, yet nervous I am for Haiti. Growing up, I have always wanted to go overseas to a third world country to make our great and mighty Lord's name known. I watched my sister go to Jamaica a few years ago and it really inspired me to want to go even more. In case you don't know anything about me, I am one of those people who like to bring smiles to people's faces and share the good news. It's something that just keeps me having a strong foundation with Christ. I feel like this mission trip will further my walk with Him and make me really find my meaning in this world. Who knows, maybe I'm meant to be a missionary? Maybe not. I feel like this will definitely realize how grateful I should be for everything I have, especially my amazing family and friends. Please be in prayer for us as we leave Saturday morning at 1. Pray that we will be the hands and feet of the Lord. Pray that we all stay healthy and bring healing to those in pain. Also, pray that this may be one of the most eye-opening trips for all of us. Pray that our eyes be open and our hearts filled with His love. Thanks for reading my post! God bless.

The Team

This is the amazing group of 35 students and adults that will be heading to Haiti in just a few days. Please keep each of the team members in your prayers. Pray for health, safety and protection, for the people they come in contact with and that Jesus will use them in mighty ways to glorify His kingdom! Stay tuned for more posts from team members before they leave, updates while they travel, and then stories from their experience when they return.

Thanks,

Wesley

A Message from Amy

I am so excited to return to Guitton, Haiti. I cherish every opportunity the Lord grants me to return to this special place. I am looking forward to seeing the faces of sweet children that I have had the amazing honor of meeting, playing with, and loving over my previous trips. I can't wait to see the Lord work in mighty ways in the midst of poverty, hunger, and unbelief, and I know that our powerful God had an incredible purpose for my time in Haiti.

Amy Artmann