Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Follow up to trip
Thinking back of our efforts over the past few weeks....
I learned a lesson as it hit me how we dreamed BIG, but then backed off in our meetings when physical supplies didn't appear rapidly. Plan A, Plan B, Plan C and so on.
I think it was good we decided not to purchase extra water here to ship. However, I think we shouldn't have downsized God's ability so much and stuck with the trailer plan and purchased the other tents locally.
I am not sure where the break down of communication was from the school. It would have been a lot less stressful to have known those supplies were going with us, before the day before travel. I am VERY thankful for what they provided.
Despite that obstacle and a couple others at the last minute, God saw us through it all. He answered many prayers! Prayers of laying it on people's hearts to want to help; bringing it all together; safety in our travels and no vehicle troubles, even as the one day we entered into an area where there were gangs with guns sticking out of their waists; the watching over of the trailer that no one stole anything; and our continued contacts with some of the employees of CVM.
I was so thankful for Stephen's help in driving!! 22 hours down and 24 back. I couldn't have done it on my own. Stephen, Bethaney, and I were blessed to enjoy some time together and also having the opportunity to visit her grandparents who live in Florida. They weren't able to make it for the wedding since her grandfather came down with cancer last year, so it was the first time Stephen and I met them. Bethaney also had not seen them for a few years. We enjoyed a day at Universal (gift from her grandparents) and a slight detour on the way home at Hilton Head beach for an hour to break up travel home.
I praise God for EVERYTHING HE did and continues to do.....now to pursue a team/trip. ;)
With Him for the Haitians,
Stephanie
I learned a lesson as it hit me how we dreamed BIG, but then backed off in our meetings when physical supplies didn't appear rapidly. Plan A, Plan B, Plan C and so on.
I think it was good we decided not to purchase extra water here to ship. However, I think we shouldn't have downsized God's ability so much and stuck with the trailer plan and purchased the other tents locally.
I am not sure where the break down of communication was from the school. It would have been a lot less stressful to have known those supplies were going with us, before the day before travel. I am VERY thankful for what they provided.
Despite that obstacle and a couple others at the last minute, God saw us through it all. He answered many prayers! Prayers of laying it on people's hearts to want to help; bringing it all together; safety in our travels and no vehicle troubles, even as the one day we entered into an area where there were gangs with guns sticking out of their waists; the watching over of the trailer that no one stole anything; and our continued contacts with some of the employees of CVM.
I was so thankful for Stephen's help in driving!! 22 hours down and 24 back. I couldn't have done it on my own. Stephen, Bethaney, and I were blessed to enjoy some time together and also having the opportunity to visit her grandparents who live in Florida. They weren't able to make it for the wedding since her grandfather came down with cancer last year, so it was the first time Stephen and I met them. Bethaney also had not seen them for a few years. We enjoyed a day at Universal (gift from her grandparents) and a slight detour on the way home at Hilton Head beach for an hour to break up travel home.
I praise God for EVERYTHING HE did and continues to do.....now to pursue a team/trip. ;)
With Him for the Haitians,
Stephanie
Dropping off supplies and meeting Rolanda
Wed, March 17:
After a bit of a challenging drive, we delivered the supplies to a separate facility of CVM. (All I'll say, is don't get caught in the enter only SunPass lane.) The drop off location was a "suite" of buildings. There was a small garage door around back, which made it nice to unload. If I understood Rolanda correctly, they need to get the container off the pier by the end of the month, so they will be shipping whatever supplies they have at that point. Then, they hope to have supplies and maybe small teams going to Haiti every 6 weeks. I mentioned I want to go to Haiti with a team. She became real excited. I told her there were others from our church also wanting to go. We talked a bit about this. She gave me her email address for future contact.
She had not heard from Dr. Davis or Pastor Joseph yet. She said the Haitians are still really needing tents.
Praise God for what everyone has done and is continuing to do to help Haiti. There is so that still needs done.
L-R: Milande and Rolanda
After a bit of a challenging drive, we delivered the supplies to a separate facility of CVM. (All I'll say, is don't get caught in the enter only SunPass lane.) The drop off location was a "suite" of buildings. There was a small garage door around back, which made it nice to unload. If I understood Rolanda correctly, they need to get the container off the pier by the end of the month, so they will be shipping whatever supplies they have at that point. Then, they hope to have supplies and maybe small teams going to Haiti every 6 weeks. I mentioned I want to go to Haiti with a team. She became real excited. I told her there were others from our church also wanting to go. We talked a bit about this. She gave me her email address for future contact.
She had not heard from Dr. Davis or Pastor Joseph yet. She said the Haitians are still really needing tents.
Praise God for what everyone has done and is continuing to do to help Haiti. There is so that still needs done.
L-R: Milande and Rolanda
made it to FL
From Florida, Tue, March 17th:
We made it to Florida fine. PTL. Thank you for your prayers! It took a bit longer with the added weight/trailer -21 hours so far.
I didn't hear back from Rolanda at CVM until 4:30pm. We decided it was best to deliver the supplies in the morning. Please keep praying for our contact with them, that everything runs smoothly tomorrow, and our travel. We have approx. one more hour to reach CVM.
None of us had much sleep and what we did have was on the back seat of the truck. Dinner and a good nights sleep....aaawww. :)
We made it to Florida fine. PTL. Thank you for your prayers! It took a bit longer with the added weight/trailer -21 hours so far.
I didn't hear back from Rolanda at CVM until 4:30pm. We decided it was best to deliver the supplies in the morning. Please keep praying for our contact with them, that everything runs smoothly tomorrow, and our travel. We have approx. one more hour to reach CVM.
None of us had much sleep and what we did have was on the back seat of the truck. Dinner and a good nights sleep....aaawww. :)
On the road with trailer
Sunday afternoon:
Since we were so blessed to received so many more donations Sunday afternoon, Pastor Daron and I scurried around to basically go back to one of our other plans - hauling a trailer.
Monday, March 15th 7:30 pm:
After working all day and then getting loaded, we are finally on the road -Florida or bust! :)
Quite thankful for the use of the church trailer and help from my son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Bethaney, to get it loaded.
Please pray for our travels.
Since we were so blessed to received so many more donations Sunday afternoon, Pastor Daron and I scurried around to basically go back to one of our other plans - hauling a trailer.
Monday, March 15th 7:30 pm:
After working all day and then getting loaded, we are finally on the road -Florida or bust! :)
Quite thankful for the use of the church trailer and help from my son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Bethaney, to get it loaded.
Please pray for our travels.
Friday, March 19, 2010
I thank Ben Framstad for sending me this link. Wooster Grace seeks to help the local churches in Haiti to help community people in Haiti so that the Gospel is demonstrated in word and deed.
Who Will Rise Up? from Harvest Bible Chapel on Vimeo.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Wooster Christian School is AMAZING!
I picked up the Haiti Relief supplies donated by Wooster Christian School children. WOW! You kids are amazing!!! Another 450 lbs of stuff. I stuffed my car full and still couldn't fit it all. God is smiling down on you all. You are making such a difference in the people of Haiti. Praise God and THANK YOU!
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Hope for Haiti updates from Twitter
From Twitter @HopeforHaiti:
Our first large medical trip leaves for Haiti on the 22nd! They'll stay thru the 27th. So excited to get our trips back up and running!
Our first big group trip of the year is headed to Haiti tomorrow!! They'll be doing construction- keep them in your prayers!
Please keep praying for Haiti fully devoted followers to show God's love to reach out to thousands of others. May the Body of Christ truly love people into the family of God. Can't wait to hear how God does this!
Our first large medical trip leaves for Haiti on the 22nd! They'll stay thru the 27th. So excited to get our trips back up and running!
Our first big group trip of the year is headed to Haiti tomorrow!! They'll be doing construction- keep them in your prayers!
Please keep praying for Haiti fully devoted followers to show God's love to reach out to thousands of others. May the Body of Christ truly love people into the family of God. Can't wait to hear how God does this!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Thank you!
We are getting all the supplies together and ready to ship. I will be picking up the supplies from Wooster Christian School tomorrow. Thank you to everyone!
Pastor Joseph and Dr. Davis of CVM are in Haiti checking on construction and evaluating the ongoing situation. Please keep them in your prayers.
After much discussion, it was decided not to purchase anymore water from the states. The Haitians now have a water facility up and running. I was told water is fairly cheap there. We believe it would cost more for us to ship than it would be for them to purchase there. Plus, this enables the Haitians the ability to work.
It is awesome to see the various ways people have chosen to help. Our family of Grace is made up of very generous people. Over $13,000 was sent for food and water. We are able to provide a tent, tarp and ponchos for shelter for at least 150 people. There will be many babies and toddlers receiving nourishment and clothing. We had additional misc. supplies donated that will help people too. As my husband told me one night, if we help one person it is worth it.
I want to say THANK YOU to Pastor Daron, Carol Mills, and Rob Miller for their help. It may take a few people to organize such events. However, it only really takes ONE person to help ONE in need. Because of you, there are a number of people having a meal and staying out of the rain. Because of you, we can hope lives will be saved from disease or death. Because of you, there are a number of people "feeling" what God's love means and are given hope.
Thank you also to Blair Rubber for the use of their truck for our collection day.(pictured above) Here a couple pictures to get a glimpse at what we are providing.
Please pray for us as we travel to Florida to deliver our supplies. We will be leaving on Monday night. Thank you.
Everyone of you who helped could be saving a life and leading them to a relationship with God. I thank God for each of you and may God be glorified!
Stephanie
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
US President pledges aid to Haiti Relief
Even as we send the donations from our church and community, the need to pray for Haiti continues. Please keep in mind how to pray, given where our country has landed in regard to its response. Our president still thinks aid is needed.
May we help the Haitian churches to reach out to their community just like we intend to serve in our community. View this video post about what Wooster Grace does locally in Wooster through Sowing Hope ministries. You may need to friend Kristen to view this video.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Everyone played a part
We PRAISE God for everyone one of you who gave in some way towards Haiti Relief! Maybe you brought in a tent, a tarp, ponchos or other items. Maybe you gave financially. Maybe you prayed. However it is you played a part, THANK YOU!
We are still finalizing the final numbers. Currently we have 275 pounds of supplies and that is NOT counting what still needs to be purchased with the financial donations. I will post our outcome within the next week, as we will be wrapping this BIG package of blessings up.
We are still finalizing the final numbers. Currently we have 275 pounds of supplies and that is NOT counting what still needs to be purchased with the financial donations. I will post our outcome within the next week, as we will be wrapping this BIG package of blessings up.
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