Progress in Haiti

Each day has been a new experience. Each day God has protected us and allowed us to work as a team for His Glory. On Sunday we went to the town church service.  Although I was unable to understand most of the words you knew when the name of Jesus, God Almighty, Our Lord and Savior was being praised. They praised and worshipped God Almighty with humble hearts!  They stood up and clapped their hands.  You could see and hear how thankful they were in their eyes and voices. The Holy Spirit had filled the room and the hearts of all that were present. Today was our second work day on the rubble house on hill.  It was great to form a chain line and get buckets of soft ball size rocks up the hill.  It was a challenge as the heat got up to 80 today. We went back home for lunch and had a wonderful meal. Our hostess and accommodations are very nice.  We were able to unload a truck of lumber and return to the rubble house and work a little more. We prayed together after lunch and shared reading parts of Psalm. I thank God for being able to be a part of this team. We work and help each other in whatever way necessary. Remembering to be flexible and that we’re all in this together uplifts our spirit. Encouraging words and remembered scripture is shared all day long. At the end of the day our devotions give us all a chance to reflect on God Almighty and we are so thankful for His Mercy and Love. Today I learned PaPa Eternelle, Everlasting Father.

Linda Mealing – First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti