1/10/14
What an awesome day, in an awesome mission week, in an awesome life.  Today was our first day (of two) of vacation bible school with the children.  It seems that no matter how many times we come to Haiti, we usually forget that we must always be on Haitian time!!  (we forgot about Haitian time a bit today!)  At a half hour past our advertised begining time, we started our lesson with 40 kids....then...60 kids....then 80 kids....then finally by the end of the bible school time, 215 kids participating.  It was a wonderful, chaotic, energetic, fun, silly blessing for all of us.  Tomorrow will be day two of vbs and we are prepared for 350-400 kids.  What an honor to think that we might be able to sing, play, teach, love and laugh with that many children in the name of Jesus Christ.

This year we have two amazing interpreters that have been wonderful the entire trip, but we would not be able to do bible school without them.  Those who have been to Haiti on previous trips may have had the chance to work with Caz or Joseph.  We got both this time.  They are great and are both Godly men who understand mission.  Thanks be to God for them.

We have been told that the UMVIM mission for Haiti has shifted a bit this year.  After completing three years following the earthquake, the Haiti Response Plan is done.  The new phase of ministry focuses on three areas instead of just one.  The primary focus of the Haiti Response Plan was construction/reconstruction. The new Haiti UMVIM initiative will focus on (1) Spirituality and Relationship (2) Haitian churches in mission with Haitians (3) Construction.  Our trip this year has already begun to reflect these emphases.

  We are especially touched by the tremendous presence of the children since they are still on Christmas break from school.  They come every day and work with us, play with us,.....and well...just love us.

We are all well and having a great time.  God is so good!!  Your prayers are lifting us up.  Keep up the good work.  We miss you all and will have great stories to share with you when we return.

blessings!
Michelle Lindsey