Day #3

Day 3

Hot and humid- I think most of us had the worst night of sleep so far. 

Kendall went to the mission point with us today- a smaller crowd today because it was market day. We expect a bigger crowd tomorrow for the community meal. 

Jake and Shawna led the Bible teaching reinforcing Faith. Good small group time today with good examples from our small groups. 

We reviewed Malaria and Dental Hygiene. Used an Evangicube to talk about HIV and AIDS- difficult topic- something lost in language and culture. We made it through a few Q&A- not too far from typical  teenager questions about the same subject in America. 

After our craft- we used a Polaroid to take pictures of the adults and helped them put into frames we made. That was a BIG deal for these folks - they ate it up!

For lunch we went to Stopover cafe in the Montruis village along Route #1. We had BBQ chicken with fries and fried plantain. The picklese- spicy salad was EXTRA hot here. We all enjoyed ice cream and soft drinks from the store right next to Stopover restaurant. The same owner so they make you buy drinks at the store. We even saw a vendor selling shell necklaces wearing a TL Hanna t-shirt (shoutout to Anderson, SC!!!). 

The quick afternoon was spent preparing for the big Alex's House 4th Birthday celebration. Special songs from the children and staff- Pastor Dorcean can sing like few others. We also had a great primer in the history of the organization and history. Alex died in the earthquake of 2010- but, not before sharing his vision of the organization that is here today. Incredible vision for such a young man. A traditional Haitian meal and lots of fellowship. We welcomed many of the area pastors from the mission points - including Pastor Louissaint and his sweet wife- she once attended a meeting with her husband for Alex's House and then went home that night and had a baby. We met that little baby last night too. Great time with a slide show of pictures and introductions of all the precious children at Alex's House today. A HUGE birthday cake was shared by all. 

4th birthday for Alex's House

We ended the night with a long walk down to the beach club on a moon-lit road to use wifi and check-in. 

Our last day at the Barbancourt mission is tomorrow- looking forward to the BIG meal- we paid for the prep food, water and are supplying everything required. 

More to come!

Freedom Fellowship mission team