Saturday, June 13, 2009
The Heat is On
Dear friends, Saturday afternoon
The past couple weeks has been very productive, and very busy for me at times. Just yesterday a wonderful team of high school students left us to head back to Cincinnati, Ohio. What a group they were. They did something that was a little different, instead of making the rounds; they wanted to focus on just our school and orphanage. For 4 straight days that is where we were.
They also took pictures (over 200) and had a machine that printed them and on the last day we presented each child with a certificate, with their picture on it, saying they were a special child of God. The fun part was handing them out. All of our visiting Americans and Haitian staff formed two lines. We then called the kids names one by one and each child walked the gauntlet getting high fived, hugged and clapped for.
It was so special to see these kids with eyes so big and smiles bigger, hearing their name and walking that line, feeling so loved. This was no small feat when you think of calling the names one at a time, of over 200 children, while standing in the sun cheering and clapping. Very hot and tiring but oh so worth it. This was these kids championship moment, and they will never forget it. Thank you SonRise Church of Cincinnati for coming, for loving and for leaving.........................such a big part of your love behind.
We are enjoying a couple days of rest here and then are excited to have 14 adults from Minnesota arriving this Monday afternoon for a week of ministry. They will be taking the mountain walk doing evangelism, teaching training seminars for our staff and much more. We can't wait pastor Dave.
Yes the heat is on but like anything else, the body adapts. Tomorrow morning we are taking the family up to the top of the mountains overlooking Port Au Prince for some sightseeing and time away. Might stop at the national stadium on the way back for a soccer game. They boys sacrifice so much when groups come. They love it but all lose their beds and space so tomorrow will be a day for the boys.
Some on my board didn't like me telling our shortfall the past couple months and telling the amount we were short. Both months someone covered the shortfall but my methods seemed tacky I guess. I was simply trying to let you know that we need prayer and help in this area. When we have a shortfall, I don't suffer. I still have a home and a hot meal everyday and a electricity. Who suffers are those who don't have what I do as budgets are cut for shortfalls. When I say what we are short, I am not asking for money, just letting you know our need, what you do with that knowledge is up to you. Did I mention we were $5000 short this month? (kidding of course)
We did go through a death here at the mission headquarters. I don't want to alarm or upset anyone but Tabby, one of my turtles died this past week. We are waiting on the autopsy.
All the 5 points of light are going strong. Our school graduation is this coming Friday. What that means is the students in kindergarten graduate to the first grade and every school has a big whoopty do over that. The sad reality is 99% of these kids won't graduate high school in most schools so they celebrate when they can. We will change that with our school. Our oldest class is 4th graders and in 8 or 9 years we will have a high school graduation to top them all. Thanks to your help to make this happen.
Thanks so much for your prayers, emails and financial support. Jesus really is in Haiti, living in us, we are His hands and feet as we proclaim the gospel to these precious people. Thanks so much for your part in this. tominhaiti
Thank you for your support
Tom Osbeck, Executive Director
Jesus in Haiti Ministries
For Contributions
Jesus in Haiti Ministries, Inc. | Suite 155 | 10214 Chestnut Plaza Drive | Fort Wayne, IN 46814
The past couple weeks has been very productive, and very busy for me at times. Just yesterday a wonderful team of high school students left us to head back to Cincinnati, Ohio. What a group they were. They did something that was a little different, instead of making the rounds; they wanted to focus on just our school and orphanage. For 4 straight days that is where we were.
They also took pictures (over 200) and had a machine that printed them and on the last day we presented each child with a certificate, with their picture on it, saying they were a special child of God. The fun part was handing them out. All of our visiting Americans and Haitian staff formed two lines. We then called the kids names one by one and each child walked the gauntlet getting high fived, hugged and clapped for.
It was so special to see these kids with eyes so big and smiles bigger, hearing their name and walking that line, feeling so loved. This was no small feat when you think of calling the names one at a time, of over 200 children, while standing in the sun cheering and clapping. Very hot and tiring but oh so worth it. This was these kids championship moment, and they will never forget it. Thank you SonRise Church of Cincinnati for coming, for loving and for leaving.........................such a big part of your love behind.
We are enjoying a couple days of rest here and then are excited to have 14 adults from Minnesota arriving this Monday afternoon for a week of ministry. They will be taking the mountain walk doing evangelism, teaching training seminars for our staff and much more. We can't wait pastor Dave.
Yes the heat is on but like anything else, the body adapts. Tomorrow morning we are taking the family up to the top of the mountains overlooking Port Au Prince for some sightseeing and time away. Might stop at the national stadium on the way back for a soccer game. They boys sacrifice so much when groups come. They love it but all lose their beds and space so tomorrow will be a day for the boys.
Some on my board didn't like me telling our shortfall the past couple months and telling the amount we were short. Both months someone covered the shortfall but my methods seemed tacky I guess. I was simply trying to let you know that we need prayer and help in this area. When we have a shortfall, I don't suffer. I still have a home and a hot meal everyday and a electricity. Who suffers are those who don't have what I do as budgets are cut for shortfalls. When I say what we are short, I am not asking for money, just letting you know our need, what you do with that knowledge is up to you. Did I mention we were $5000 short this month? (kidding of course)
We did go through a death here at the mission headquarters. I don't want to alarm or upset anyone but Tabby, one of my turtles died this past week. We are waiting on the autopsy.
All the 5 points of light are going strong. Our school graduation is this coming Friday. What that means is the students in kindergarten graduate to the first grade and every school has a big whoopty do over that. The sad reality is 99% of these kids won't graduate high school in most schools so they celebrate when they can. We will change that with our school. Our oldest class is 4th graders and in 8 or 9 years we will have a high school graduation to top them all. Thanks to your help to make this happen.
Thanks so much for your prayers, emails and financial support. Jesus really is in Haiti, living in us, we are His hands and feet as we proclaim the gospel to these precious people. Thanks so much for your part in this. tominhaiti
Thank you for your support
Tom Osbeck, Executive Director
Jesus in Haiti Ministries
For Contributions
Jesus in Haiti Ministries, Inc. | Suite 155 | 10214 Chestnut Plaza Drive | Fort Wayne, IN 46814
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