Gateway Haiti 2009

Start of the parade with band leading the way

2009-11-05T14:13:00.001-08:00

As the dedication service kicked off, we went on a two mile march through the village led by a small marching band. The march started with about 100 in the parade, and ended with 250.

Team's proud moment of project finalization

2009-11-05T14:03:00.000-08:00

This is a photo just before the dedication of the new building. A proud moment felt by all. Added to this photo are team members from Tennessee, Florida, and our Haitian helpers. Not pictured and Dan and Christy who were taking pictures with 14 cameras, Jennifer, John Mark, and Anthony who were leading a lady to the Lord down the street.

Sunday

2009-11-01T17:42:00.000-08:00

Today, we attended the local church. The pastors wife lead singing, many speacial singers, including a young children's group. Dan then brought the message, with Anthony translating into Creole. This evening we showed the Jesus film. Without alot of publicity we had about 220 attend. Tomorrow the pastor and team will go out into the community to let everyone know we will be showing it again Monday night. Please pray that attendance will be high and lifes will be changed.

Tommorrow will be a big day for the team. We have alot to get done. Please pray for the teams safety as we will be putting the tin on the roof.

This picture is from the Jesus film being shown in the church building.

We give God all the priase for the accomplishments made and for His protection.

Saturday VBS

2009-11-01T17:34:00.000-08:00

After working until noon, we had lunch then VBS with the local children. We probably had about 300 kids and adults attend. We sang, had puppet shows, read bible stories, and finished with a craft project. This picture is the pastor's wife reading the story of Jesus being born. Jennifer also read the story of Mary being told she was going to have a baby.

Friday

2009-10-30T18:01:00.000-07:00

Today all the children sang that even without food they are still so full of joy cause they have heaven...Thank you Gateway for giving a gift that goes beyond time..and into eternity..you have helped bring something in this church for them that will sustain the hope of heaven...! Progress on the church is ahead of schedule and all the men working with us are amazed how God put this team together. The roof rafters are almost complete, and the pews are more than halfway finished, and all the painting will be completed soon as our whole team completes this next. Plan for the completion is Tuesday afternoon and the dedication of the new Desfontaines church of the Nazarene will be Wednesday at night. We will show the Jesus Film this Sunday night in the new church; please pray for showing!! Everyone is incredibly healthy..wow!! PRAISE GOD!

Helping hands

2009-10-29T17:54:00.000-07:00

Locals willing to jump in and help, even the kids.

Thursday - work day

2009-10-29T17:44:00.000-07:00

The team is making great progress on the three projects we have going, roof, benches, and painting. No injuries to report and everyone is contributing to their efforts.

Tempature was hot and humid. The haitians said it was cool day, but no one believe them.

Will try and update again soon.

Arrived in Haiti

2009-10-27T16:23:00.000-07:00

We have arrived safely. It was quite a journey from the airport to the mission headquarters in Port-Au-Prince, but we are enjoying an evening of relaxing and getting to know each team members.

Tomorrow we take an 80 mile, 5 hour drive from Port-Au-Prince to DesFontaines and will be the work on the church in the afternoon.

The journey begins

2009-10-26T07:54:00.001-07:00

Today we depart on our journey, 15 from southern california, and 8 from Tenessee. We meet up in Port-a-Prince on Tuesday.