Another team arrived from Indiana. Most of them were from the Congregational Christian Church. There were 6 women and one man but even though they were short on “man-power” they accomplished a lot of work, tiling three bathrooms and starting the work on the new patio at the guest house. Four members of the team stayed on another week to complete the painting and tiling on the patio project. They also managed to get out into the community every day, praying with people, laughing and playing with the children, and singing in the back of the truck with the young Haitian men. The average age of the team was 50 plus but the energy level was 20. They brought joy to prisoners at Arcahaie and took a swim in the ocean in their clothes! This team also shared in the heartache of the community, comforting a man who lost his mother, whom we had prayed with at the hospital the previous day. They consoled those who lost friends in a tragic motorcycle accident that killed the driver and two children on their way to school. Through the laughter and the tears we shared the knowledge that God is our refuge. Psalm 71: 1-3 In you O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. Rescue me and deliver me in you righteousness, turn your ear to me and save me. Be my rock and refuge, to which I can always go. Give the command to save me, for you are my rock and fortress.
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