Bethany Kids

Today Terry, Pamela, and I were able to do a little fun time with the children from the Bethany sites.  We have been interacting with them all week but wanted to do more (thanks for the idea Lynn), Some Hello Kitty velvet marker sets were donated along with candy and little canvas bags (thank you Josie and 2^nd Baptist Battle Creek) that made this afternoon of fun a possibility. There is nothing like hearing little Haitian children singing “Jesus Loves Me” in English and Haitian Creole.  Their excited, sweet, and clear voice proclaimed their knowledge that Jesus loves them and will care for them.  They spent 30-40 minutes coloring their projects and that was before there was any announcement of a contest.  They carefully signed their names and marked their ages.  Amos and John, two of our beloved Haitian workers/translators assisted me in telling them my “Ant” story.  This was a new experience for me but one I would repeat a million times to see them understand why God sent Jesus to them.  Well the contest was judged by several of the Bethany Committee.   We only had two prizes, a backpack and some Dum Dum Suckers but we ended up giving five prizes adding on the used markers, some English flash cards (no pictures), and a set of colored chalk that was in a baggie and broken.  The kids were tickled pink!  They all also got a small bag of hard candy, gum, and a few suckers.  You should have seen their faces!  You all would be here if you could.  It wasn't just the children, but their parents, grand- parents, and members of the community that were so proud of their children that made the warm, humid, tiring afternoon a true blessing.    

I keep talking about next year’s trip and I haven’t even finished my first trip.  God has moved my heart that mission work is truly in my future.  I love my Church with all my heart but the work here has to be shared with more willing people whether it be here or supporting those who can come.  Thank you to all of you that have supported us, we feel your strength and your love.

A Servant of Christ in Haiti,     Becky – Aurelius Baptist Church, Mason