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!
Al surprised me with a phone call today and told me that my Mike was sick. I quickly passed that on to faithful prayerful friends and family.
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Please tell Mike he's been in my prayers!
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