Haiti Recap Video

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Aaaand they're back!

The Haiti team has safely arrived back in Pittsburgh!  Can't wait to see everyone and hear their stories :)  

Since internet was not accessible in Haiti, I'm hoping to receive some videos from the team in the coming weeks.  Please check back to see them!

Safe at the hotel

The team has safely arrived at the Comfort Inn in Fort Lauderdale, Florida!  Mike said everyone is doing well, and they are enjoying the hotel pool :)

As long as everything goes as planned tomorrow, here is the flight info, and pick-up directions:

*The team will be taking Southwest flight#580 from FLL to PIT, tomorrow morning.  They will take off at 7:50am and arrive back in Pittsburgh at 12:30pm.  

*Parents and spouses, you have the option of picking up at the airport at 12:30, OR meeting them at the church parking lot at 2pm.  Please communicate with your children or spouse on what you plan to do.

Praise God that everyone is back on US soil, safe and sound!  Thank you so much for faithfully following this blog, and for praying for our team.  The stories the team will share with us have surely had an eternal impact!  What a privilege to be a part of what God is doing in Haiti through prayer.  

Thank you, again, church family!

Landed in Miami

Just received a text from Mike that the team has safely landed in Miami!  They will be heading to Fort Lauderdale shortly where they will spend the night.  I will post when they have arrived at the hotel.

Thank you, church family, for praying for their safe return!

In Flight

Hi everyone.  The entire team is currently in flight from Port-au-Prince, Haiti to Miami!  I will keep you updated as I hear when they land in Florida and are on their way to Fort Lauderdale.  Thanks for praying!  They are so thankful to be on their way home after so many flight changes!

Flight change

Hi everyone!  Just talked with Jeff Arnold and some changes have been made with the flights home.  This is to be expected when traveling internationally.  Jeff assured me that everyone is in great health, and doing fine with the changes!  

Instead of a flight from Cap Haitien to Fort Lauderdale, the team will now be flying from Cap Haitien to Port-au-Prince, Haiti.  The team is split into two groups for this flight.  One group is already in flight to Port-au-Prince, and the other should hopefully be taking off within the hour.

***UPDATE - it looks like there will be 3 or more flights from Cap Haitien to Port-au-Prince.  Eight more team members are getting on a flight now, and about 12 or 13 are left in Cap Haitien to wait for another flight.  Mike Koepfer is waiting in Cap Haitien with the remaining team members.*** 

From Port-au-Prince, the team will fly to Miami and then take a 45 minute bus ride to Fort Lauderdale for the night.  

Please be praying that all these changes will be smooth, and that everyone will arrive safely in Fort Lauderdale.  Pray that the team would have patience, and continued good health, as they have a lot of travel ahead of them.  Here is a picture of everyone waiting in the Cap Haitien airport. 

I will update as soon as I am able!

Last full day in Haiti

I received a lot of pictures today and it looks like the team had a great last day in Haiti!  Here they are and thanks for praying for their safe return to Florida tomorrow!

Amber Friend and Natalie Hoey with some new friends.

Changing tires with the kids!

Continuing the work...

Ehlana Gray and a friend on saturday afternoon.

Joel Friend and his new buddies!

Saturday night group, singing and time together.

Tanner Grindel and a friend.

Joel Friend teaching the children to change a tire.

Jeff Arnold and his new friends.

Group time to worship together and say goodbye.

Pictures from Friday

Hi Everyone!  Here are some pictures sent from the day yesterday.  As the team is preparing to fly back to Florida tomorrow, here are some ways you can be praying for them:

*That their last day in Haiti would be fruitful.  That the team would trust the Lord, and rely on His Spirit, to complete the tasks they have been called to do.
*That they would be unified until the last day together.
*That they would finish well and faithfully.
*That they would be able to spend some time thinking through and processing their experience.  Would the Lord continue to change their own hearts for His glory through the things they have seen this past week!

Here are some more pics!

For all your banking needs.

For Mike's mom :)

Greg and Scott with a new friend.

Pastor Sabien talking to the team, and about 100 Haitians, about the benefits of farming, in the countryside.

Here the team is standing on the future site of a banana farm sponsored by Pastor Sabien.

Ehlana, Brooke and Kenzie.

Pictures from Thursday

Hey Everyone!  Here is an email from Jeff about the current weather and communication for the next few days...

"Just wanted you to know that all is good here with the team.  Steady shower going that is cooling us off and a blessing in light of our plumbing problems.  The men weren't able to shower so they took this opportunity to clean up outside with a "natural" bath.  The power will most likely remain out until it stops raining and this will affect the use of our fans.  Fortunately it should cool things off a bit.  The other issue may be our ability to communicate.  I only have one emergency battery and won't be able to charge anything at some point in the near future.  Communications back may be more sparse."

Here are some of the pictures Jeff sent today.  Enjoy, and thanks for praying!

Kirsten, Ehlana and Amy.

Kenzie and Beth doing crafts with the children.

Phyllis working hard at the sewing machine and teaching the children how to sew and cook!

Foreman Phil organizing the labor.

Mike and the "mud team" celebrating.

Mike, and his father in-law, David.

Mike, and his step-dad, Al, inspecting the finished product.

Scott after a very dusty soccer game.

Ehlana during dinner.

Al and Scott.

David, working hard!

Greg putting finishing touches on one of five bicycles.

Video

Hello everyone!  Thank you for your patience with this video.  Below you will see a brief clip of the Haitian men, and some of the team, being taught how to break down a tire from the rim.  

I have been trying to rotate the video, but can't figure it out.  If you don't mind turning your head a little bit to watch, here it is!  Enjoy!


HaitiVideo1 from NCCinWexford on Vimeo.

Pictures from Wednesday

Hello everyone!  Here are some ways you can be praying for the team.

Please pray:
*For continued team unity - that they would be loving and serving each other well, as well as dealing with any conflict that may arise, in a Biblical way.
*That everyone would be making decisions that are wise, and glorifying to the Lord.
*That they would be reminded every day of God's great love for them....would their actions and attitudes be a response of genuine gratitude for Christ's sacrifice on the cross.

Here are some pictures from today.  Everyone looks like they are doing well!

Adam Jackley and the Haitian pastor on sunday at church.

Rachel Peterson and a new friend.

Rachel Peterson and Natalie Hoey doing laundry.

Ehlana Gray and friends.

Orphanage soccer team with their new jersey's.

Sisters, Brooke and Amy Templin, and Amber Friend.

Check back soon for a short video!

Pictures from the day

Here are some more pictures from the day!  Enjoy!

Shannon Johanson with a sweet little friend

Jaida Hobbes and the same sweet girl.

Natalie Hoey with new friends.

Jeff Arnold and Perut

Their little buddy, Wilson.

Adam Jackley teaching the Haitians an English lesson.