The second half of our spring trip was as eventful as the first. We started off with a trip to the countryside to visit three schools/churches.
Our first stop was in Petit Goave where we noticed that many of the students were using their backpacks which were distributed during our last trip. It was very rewarding to see that the backpacks are being put to good use. Thanks to the generosity of Fellowship Bible Church in Venice we were able to supply every boy with a pair of flip flops. The girls were happy to receive another dress.
Our second stop of the day was at a school in Arnoux. We were able to teach a Bible lesson to the afternoon classes and distribute shorts and dresses to all of the students. It is always amazing to see how God plans out every item and makes sure no one is missed. We simply cannot explain how it happens but we are always able to bless all of the children even when our planning is guess work. God knows His children and is looking out for every one.
Our next stop for distribution was at a school which is new to us in Caiman. The Caiman school is quite a distance off the nearest road and travel to the school is treacherous. Part of their school is a brush arbor church which is in the process of being built into a permanent structure. The children were very excited to receive their dresses, toys and backpacks. Many of the boys stayed on the school grounds after school to play with their new cars. They created a ramp and several obstacles for the cars to travel over. They were thrilled to receive this gift of love.
The following day, Pastor Tom took us to another school in Petionville, where we were able to share the Gospel and items with close to 200 students. The pastor who oversees this school is a former student in the EWO Bible School. We are very grateful for the connections that God is creating for us through our friends in ministry.
Through the help of Pastors Tom and Lamartine, we have been growing in the number of schools and churches that we have linked arms with. One of our major goals of Haiti Care Mission is to continue serving more and more children and families in Haiti. God is leading and making the connections and we are grateful to be in the move with Him.
Through this trip we were very blessed to be able to serve with current ministries and connect with several new ministries. This made the trip extra special to us and very rewarding as well. We are already looking forward to our next trip to Haiti this fall.
Looking forward to the fall.
As we look forward to our next trip in November, there are a few items we are specifically looking for. When we return to Haiti we would like to bring enough backpacks to supply an entire school with new backpacks.
Last summer, our sewing groups made over 700 backpacks. Those backpacks were spread over several schools and ministries and were very much appreciated. In the fall, we would like to bring the backpacks again.
If your sewing groups would like to make backpacks for this trip, please let us know.
We are also looking to bring in flip flops in the fall. The distribution on the flip flops was very popular and shoes are very important to the children. Boy’s and men’s sizes are most needed. Simple, no frills flip flops are best because they are easiest to transport. Flip flops from Dollar Tree are perfect. Please let us know
Prayer requests and praises
· Praise God for a safe and productive trip to Haiti. God watched over us and ordered our steps every day.
· Praise the Lord for the work of many hands that are faithfully making items for Haiti and for those that are helping iron labels and prepare the items.
· Please pray for more laborers for the field. We are always in need of new sewing groups and partnerships.
· Please pray for the people of Haiti as the storm season ramps up. Pray for God’s protection over them.
· Please pray for us to have wisdom from God for the direction of HCM.
Thank you for your prayer support. We appreciate all of our prayer warriors
Living victoriously in Christ, Lynn and Lance Anderson Mission Directors
