Friday, February 3, 2012

Missions Work

One of the things that I've been thinking about quite a lot while I've been down here in Haiti is about how small our missions work is here in Saint Marc, I dwell on this the most I guess when I'm going to YWAM on Wednesday evenings. It's just really amazing some of the stuff that they have done down here in helping make changes in Haiti's future. From what I've heard so far, YWAM has been around for like 20 years here. That's 20 years of helping influence this City and Country. Anyway, I have been doing that whole comparing thing that we as people do, you all know what I'm talking about "well my truck is bigger and better or my house is much nicer then theirs", yes we've all done it at one point or another in our lives. When looking at YWAM's work and our work as a Church it makes us appear very small! But last night God kinda spoke to my heart about our missions work here in Haiti too. He pointed out to me just how big our operation is, right now we are helping to support a Church of 600+ people who without our help could not afford to keep the Church going. We have taken on the responsibility of starting an orphanage and making a commitment to these five wonderful and very smart children that we are going to take care of until they are old enough to make it on their own. We've been able to start water well drilling in Haiti, which is a big task all in its own. We're helping to distribute water from our well at the church to a whole mountain side of people who cannot afford the price of good, wholesome, clean drinking water. I'm also very proud of you all for helping to support 65 kids so that they all can go to school, these kids are the future of Haiti and the ultimate hope for change. We have a nice environment and base set up for short term missions trips and teams. We have a benevolence fund for those in desperate straights that need help to survive from the grasp of death and pure starvation. We're in the middle of raising funds for a larger tent for the church property, then we will use the smaller tent for a Mobile Evangelistic Work, we'll send people out from the church to the smaller cities and villages. We're also in the middle of raising funds for starting a Christian radio station which will provide good and healthy music and news for the whole City of Saint Marc, which we believe has a population of around 750,000 people who will be impacted by this Ministry. I hope this gives everyone at home some perspective on our Ministry here in Haiti, and how many people here are truly depending on us to come through back home. I hope this let's you all see exactly how big our ministry is, I know it really has opened my eyes. Blessings to all from Haiti, Kelly

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dear Kelly -very good reminder of some of His great & marvelous works! Thanks for taking time -both of you to share news, thoughts & feelings with your home team. G. Berg will be with you soon! Love from us, G&G P. XXXOOO

Anonymous said...

Hey Kelly! There you are. I'm praying for you. Your dad and grampa explained to me whats going on with the well - tough one. I hope you can rest and get better so you can overcome this problem - with God's help you will. Kelly, everything you and sis are doing IS BIG it is to me and anyone who would read this story. I know GOD does. You are a pretty good writer and well driller LOL Love you guys John

Anonymous said...

Very profound thinking/writing, Kelly. Hope you feel better quickly. Like G-MAN always says, "Stay encouraged!" Gail

Anonymous said...

Hey brother! I have enjoyed ready your posts! You have such a gift like dad does and it is shining through! I am so amazed at the wonderful man of GOD you have become and I am so proud of you! Sometimes when I read these posts I can't help but wonder who is in Haiti! You both sound so much like mom and dad! I know I have been lacking on writing and I am sure I will hear it from Krystle when she gets home! But I pray for you often and send my love! Krystle I miss ya! I went to Bam! Last week and sadly it just wasn't the same without you! I think I was only there for like 30 minutes! The kids all miss you here and send their love and hellos! You won't believe how much we have grown! I love you soooo much!!! I love you both! Keep up the good work! Tell the family I said hello and give kisses to our orphans for me!
Love
Maura

Jake T said...

Thank you for the reminder of the expanse of God's love that has happened in Haiti as an overflow of love from one small church community in Northern Michigan. It really is amazing what our efforts can do when we give them to God and let Him multiply. We appreciate the sacrifice of all who take their time and go to St. Marc, and all who give in whichever way they can. I like to compare, I think it is human nature. What it all comes down to it God loves me as much as He loves every other person He has created. Nothing I can do can make Him love me any more, and nothing I can do can make Him love me any less. He is an amazing, faithful, and just God. Prayers will be with you, God bless

Anonymous said...

When i started reading the post i wasn't sure who was writing. Kelly i'm very impressed! With your sis being the little book worm she is i always assumed she'd be a better writer but you're give her a run for her money! Was great to chat with you two yesterday. As i prepare my heart for our return to Haiti i'm greatly encouraged by your words. Continuing to uplift you both in prayer! Love Niche