Day #3: Orphanage Visits

Today was the first time we split our group and headed to separate locations. Most of us went to the Home for Sick & Dying Babies, the rest of us went to Dare’s - an orphanage for special needs children. I went to the orphanage and it was a huge eye opener. Even with all the commotion going on around there was still a sense of peace surrounding us. It gave us all peace with knowing that God has everything under control and that this is all part of His plan. Being able to experience that time with those children has already changed the way I look at my own life. Seeing the happiness, love, peace and thankfulness that the people here in Haiti have makes you reflect on your own life and want to live each and every day with a purpose not to satisfy yourself but to give the glory to God and bring His word to the ones who truly need it. My life is forever changed and it is only Day Three of our trip, I cannot wait to see what else God has already planned out for each and every one of us. It’s an amazing experience to share this opportunity with people who truly love each other and truly love the Lord with all their hearts. 

Love,
Alyssa

This is a team of champs having an incredible week! Our morning was split as Alyssa mentioned above, we then had a brief break at the guest house and the amazing privilege of visiting Haiti Teen Challenge. We stopped at the men's program first and had an opportunity to tour and learn more about their programs, then visited the recently implemented women's program where we had a POWERFUL experience (that was my word of the day) learning from them. One young lady shared her testimony, and another sang "How Great is Our God" while everyone joined in. It was absolutely beautiful!! Two of our goers shared their testimonies as well and I think it was a healing experience for most, if not all, who were in the room. Suzette is the director of the women's program and is married to Dr. Julio Volcy, who is the executive director of the men's program. She is a powerful woman of God and had some beautiful words to say about how God is at work EVERYWHERE. Awesome connections made and experience had. Please visit www.haititc.org to learn more about Haiti Teen Challenge!

Afterward, we stopped at the ApParent Project to tour, shop, and relax a bit at the café. This is such a cool place that just continues to grow!! Several Haitian men and women work to make and ship all of their products and are able to care for their families through the jobs that continue to be created. This company has experienced significant growth in its 6 years of being, and it's not slowing down!! So cool. Check them out at www.apparentproject.org for more info.

Thank you for following along! Please continue to lift us up in prayer as we walk through the rest of this amazing week!
Love,
Jaime