Pictures from previous post

Here are the pictures I alluded to in my previous post.  Take a look, then scroll down to the previous post for some prayer requests.  Thanks :)

Mike, feeling better, and helping the children change tires!

No wheels yet, but riding anyway :)

Prayer Requests

Hey everyone!  Just heard that Mike is back up to 100% health and is working hard today!  Such great news, and thanks for praying for him!

Here's another email from Jeff Arnold that I received that describes their work really well:

"We started our work in the trade school teaching basic carpentry skills and automotive repair.  The classes have a thirst for this knowledge so they can use it to improve their lives in Haiti."

Unfortunately I am unable to upload pictures right now.  I think the system is down.  I will post the pictures Jeff sent with the email as soon as I can!  Thank you for your patience :)

For now, here are some prayer requests:

*Pray that the team would learn how to love God more as they serve others.

*Pray that they would serve the Lord wholeheartedly.

*Pray for courage as the team surrenders their will, comfort and agenda for His plan and purpose.

*Pray that their love for the children would be an overflow of their love for Christ out of a thankfulness for saving them.

Update on Mike

Just received an email that Mike is feeling about 80% better!  Praise God!  He was healthy enough to help with the trade school today and was changing tires on at least 10 separate occasions.  He seems to be getting better by the hour!  

This is such great news.  Thank you for praying!

Trade School Pictures

Hi friends!  Here are two pictures I received today from the work the team did with the trade school.

Little man pumping up his first tire :)

Laying bricks one at a time...

New Pictures

Hello everyone!  Here is a copied email I received from Jeff Arnold last night, along with a whole bunch of new pictures.  Enjoy and thanks for praying! 

"We went to one of Pastor Sabian's churches that was destroyed in the earthquake.  Long bumpy bus ride for over an hour through the Haitian mountains.  The building you see was built just six week ago.  The congregation is praying for NCC and sends their love and thanks.

We are praying for Mike's health and he is in good spirits.  Tomorrow begins the work at the trade school.

Thanks,

Jeff"

This is the picture Jeff is referring to that he sent along with this email.  What sweet girls!

A great fathers day for Greg Davis and son, Scott.

Chris Lawton with a Haitian boy at the church in the mountains.

Handing out marbles to the children!

Beautiful Mariah Fosnight and a Haitian child.

The teams bus driver and his daughter.

Lots of bananas!

Team Update

Hello!  Here is a team update, and some very important prayer requests, straight from Mike.

Mike Koepfer is sick right now with a fever and body aches.  He has been put on antibiotics with hopes of recovering quickly.  Please pray for quick healing, strength, and wisdom as he makes decisions about when to rest and when to work.  Mike has asked Adam Jackley (our new young adult pastor) to lead the team while he recovers.  Please pray for Adam as he leads...that God would give him discernment and wisdom as he makes decisions and cares for the team during this time.

Other than this, Mike assured me that everyone is doing very well!  Today they went to church up in the mountains, about a 45 minute drive away.  This church is currently being rebuilt as it was destroyed during the earthquake.  Mike mentioned that Adam Jackley and Joel Friend were able to share during the service with a translator.  Joel has also had the opportunity to lead worship every morning for the team.  What a neat experience for the team to praise the Lord and worship Him through music in a different country and culture!

Tomorrow they will begin their trade school.  They have three cars to work on, sewing lessons and crafts.  This will be a very key time for the team to teach these skills to the children at EBAC!  

Mike also mentioned that the soccer shoes were passed out to the children and they loved them!  Thank you, church family, for your generous donations!  He also said that he gave a tape measurer to one of the men working on the new orphanage.....this kind of tool is precious, and a rare gift, in Haiti.  This man truly felt like he had received the best gift in the whole world!  What a beautiful experience that must have been for Mike.

Lastly, please pray for the remaining luggage to arrive tonight or tomorrow.  Those missing their bags are Mike Koepfer, Phil Cenci and Chris Lawton.  Thankfully some of their personal items were in other suitcases.  They have some of their belongings, but not all.  

Thank you, again, for your prayers!  The team is very appreciative!

A picture to end the day

I received this picture earlier this evening and thought it was perfect to end the day with.  This picture shows the new orphanage (IDADEE) that is under construction.  Not only is it beautiful, with the mountains and water in the background, but it's really neat to see how God is going to use the team to help with this project through their partnership.  

Keep them in your prayers as they move forward with the week and complete all that God has called them to do!