Today was village ministry day, which was a nice change from yesterdays work day. We went to our village of the week, Titanyen , and went house to house to talk to individuals and families. Later on we would pray for anything that they needed or asked for. A few highlights from that was we visited one of our translator’s Grandmother. She was 93 years old and lived all by herself. She made pillows for a living, and she was the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. She was so happy, and she sang for us and had the sweetest personality. When she greeted us we each received a kiss on each cheek, she was a blessing that is for sure.
The second half of the day we went back to the village and organized a soccer game. If you don’t know this already, Haitians are AMAZING at soccer! You don’t even know. I attempted at getting the ball away but their footwork cannot be competed with. We played Haitians against White people (if you will) and we lost 11-5. I think by that score you can imagine how good these kids are. It was a lot of fun though, seeing them so happy and having so much fun. We also sang some songs with the kids and just played with them, it was great :)
The second half of the day we went back to the village and organized a soccer game. If you don’t know this already, Haitians are AMAZING at soccer! You don’t even know. I attempted at getting the ball away but their footwork cannot be competed with. We played Haitians against White people (if you will) and we lost 11-5. I think by that score you can imagine how good these kids are. It was a lot of fun though, seeing them so happy and having so much fun. We also sang some songs with the kids and just played with them, it was great :)
Tonight we had worship on the roof which was a wonderful experience because we literally just sang songs the whole time and praised God. It was a great day, I know already when I go home I am going to miss all the children’s smiling faces. They just simply come up to you and grab your hand. Even though you don’t speak the same language or understand them they love you all the same. One women, who we visited, brought up a great point. She said that the Americans, Canadians and Haitians are all one in Jesus Christ. We are all connected through him.
Well I think we are all going to turn in early tonight we have a big work project cut out for us tomorrow. We have to plant trees, and guess what. We only have 3 men on our team…...wish us luck!
Love and miss you all!
-Grace
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