Singing

Teagen wanted to sing Jesus Loves Me.

Before going to bed, we have a routine of prayers, singing, and stories. The boys really have a great time singing. They usually each get to choose a song for all of us to sing. This night, Teagen wanted to sing his favorite song.

Haiti

Haiti

by Scott

This is the group that went to Haiti from our church, along with Sister Gladys and Pastor Henry, who are the owners of the Canaan Orphanage. (Sarah, Gladys, Wayne, Micaiah, (me)Scott, Jim, Pastor Bernie, Pastor Henry)

This is Haiti! Isn't it Beautiful?

Unfortunately, this is also Haiti.

After the earthquake, there were so many left homeless. This is one of the many tent cities there.

There is still a lot of destruction.

Buildings that have been destroyed are everywhere.

I believe this is a government building. Also destroyed.

More destruction.

We took a hike up the mountains, and saw some women working.

We also saw some men working.

This is a make shift gas station.

This is a market. Just slightly different than Walmart.

These are the guys riding in the back of the truck on the way to the Canaan Orphanage from the Airport.

These are some of the children at the orphanage washing clothes, and getting their hair done.

This is one of the worship services for the kids.

Here we are again while hiking in the mountains.

These are the pastors that we were speaking to.

Listening to them sing praises to God in another language was amazing. There were no instruments, but they clapped their hands in different rhythms.

Here we are praying.

I had to throw this one in, just for fun. This little boy just touched my heart. I wish I could have taken him home with me.

Another Life Changed Through God

By Scott

Four months ago I became a real believer. I called myself a Christian, but didn't live the life. I finally got my priorities straight. (1. God. 2. Family. 3. Work.) The knowledge and understanding came to me through God. I started understanding my role as a husband and father. Then God decided to let me go to Haiti. (If you know me and my job situation, it's hard to get a day off.) But, everything worked out in the end. Now my life is forever changed. God, and only God put a fire under me. In Haiti I helped my brothers with 18 different pastors, teaching the gosple and learning more about Him. Now, I can't get enough. Haiti is a beautiful country but at the same time very sad. They need God in a bad way and I believe they will get it. The country has hit rock bottom. Everyone we passed by said "Give me a dollar". They teach their children this. I went there to see how our church can help Canaan and found out that we need to help all of the country. We taught the gosple to pastors. In September we are going back. These pastors were on fire just listening, eating everything up, asking questions and ready to go out and preach. This isn't a tent revival that brings hundreds, but only a few get saved, this is a start to fix the church in Haiti. Money helps, but it's only a temporary fix. We are in it for the long haul, (The Word Of God) because once it starts it will spread like wild fire. We helped start this small fire with God on our side and expect it to continue (with prayer). I'm so excited to see what changes happen in six months with God at work. So, brothers and sisters, please pray for Haiti. Everyone needs to pray and read the Word. I'm still new at this (so is everyone really) so I don't know the answers but God wants me to speak my thoughts (for His glory).