Monday, February 23, 2009
Ridin' for the Brand
Dear friends, Monday night
End of the month update from the island of Hispanola! Tomorrow is Mardi Gras, the ending of the Carnival here in Haiti. Last Friday I took most of my boys to church camp at another mission. Was funny how dropping them off made me a little sad. As they walked from the truck with their luggage and blankets, I thought of that recent country song "there goes MY life". It has been quiet around here, but I have got much done.
Today I spent several hours with Fondi and Jony talking, planning and plotting our ministry and discussing our staff. Was well spent time. One thing I will not ever allow our ministry to do is become stagnant. We must continue to move forward, sharing the Gospel and making disciples.
Tomorrow we have 4 guests coming for a week. These are dear friends and we look forward to an exciting week sharing our life and ministry with this family. The older girl is a professional nanny by trade so guess what, I get a break from Jony and Peter for a week. I hope she is ready.
Church was really down this past week. With over 40 from our church at camp and all the carnival stuff, we were down about 100 people. Still had a great service. Thursday night before taking all the boys to camp on Friday, we were eating supper and when I finished I just sat and looked around. I looked into the faces of 21 smiling, happy, full people. Each story flashed before my face. It hit me as always what an honor it is to be doing what I do. I also realized that each one of them was here because they had no family to call their own. What a joy to be a dad, a mentor, a friend and a teacher. It is never easy but always worth it.
Some of you know that I am a big Western Frontier lover. I love to read about a good gun battle between Smoke Jensen and Harry the outlaw. Reading about Matt Bodine and Sam, two wolves fighting their way to Whiskey Flats, wow, how thrilling. One common phrase I read is "we ride for the brand" As some of you know, the brand was the ranch they worked for, with each ranch having their own brand. One thing that was first and foremost was, you supported, protected and even died for others who rode for the same brand.
I got to thinking today, how much do you and I value the "brand" we ride for? That brand permanently in the hands of Jesus. That is our brand and anyone who is a born again Christian, rides for that brand. Never do the ranch hands talk bad or attack anyone who rides for their brand. Can the same be said abot you and I? Do we support, protect and even die for if need be our fellow ranch hands, believers of Christ? Too often we spend so much time fighting with those in our brand, the mangy bushwhackers led by the evil one picks us off one by one. The old ranch hands had to always be on the lookout for the bad guys. The bad guys wanted to steal, burn and destroy! Guess what, the poachers, rustlers and outlaws who work for black jack satan want to do the same. I challenge you tonight, as I challenge myself, RIDE FOR THE BRAND, RIDE HARD, AND PROTECT THOSE WHO RIDE WITH YOU. The boss who owns our ranch, and the cattle on a thousand hills is riding with us, with a big shotgun, and lots of ammo. Just my thoughts. 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
End of the month update from the island of Hispanola! Tomorrow is Mardi Gras, the ending of the Carnival here in Haiti. Last Friday I took most of my boys to church camp at another mission. Was funny how dropping them off made me a little sad. As they walked from the truck with their luggage and blankets, I thought of that recent country song "there goes MY life". It has been quiet around here, but I have got much done.
Today I spent several hours with Fondi and Jony talking, planning and plotting our ministry and discussing our staff. Was well spent time. One thing I will not ever allow our ministry to do is become stagnant. We must continue to move forward, sharing the Gospel and making disciples.
Tomorrow we have 4 guests coming for a week. These are dear friends and we look forward to an exciting week sharing our life and ministry with this family. The older girl is a professional nanny by trade so guess what, I get a break from Jony and Peter for a week. I hope she is ready.
Church was really down this past week. With over 40 from our church at camp and all the carnival stuff, we were down about 100 people. Still had a great service. Thursday night before taking all the boys to camp on Friday, we were eating supper and when I finished I just sat and looked around. I looked into the faces of 21 smiling, happy, full people. Each story flashed before my face. It hit me as always what an honor it is to be doing what I do. I also realized that each one of them was here because they had no family to call their own. What a joy to be a dad, a mentor, a friend and a teacher. It is never easy but always worth it.
Some of you know that I am a big Western Frontier lover. I love to read about a good gun battle between Smoke Jensen and Harry the outlaw. Reading about Matt Bodine and Sam, two wolves fighting their way to Whiskey Flats, wow, how thrilling. One common phrase I read is "we ride for the brand" As some of you know, the brand was the ranch they worked for, with each ranch having their own brand. One thing that was first and foremost was, you supported, protected and even died for others who rode for the same brand.
I got to thinking today, how much do you and I value the "brand" we ride for? That brand permanently in the hands of Jesus. That is our brand and anyone who is a born again Christian, rides for that brand. Never do the ranch hands talk bad or attack anyone who rides for their brand. Can the same be said abot you and I? Do we support, protect and even die for if need be our fellow ranch hands, believers of Christ? Too often we spend so much time fighting with those in our brand, the mangy bushwhackers led by the evil one picks us off one by one. The old ranch hands had to always be on the lookout for the bad guys. The bad guys wanted to steal, burn and destroy! Guess what, the poachers, rustlers and outlaws who work for black jack satan want to do the same. I challenge you tonight, as I challenge myself, RIDE FOR THE BRAND, RIDE HARD, AND PROTECT THOSE WHO RIDE WITH YOU. The boss who owns our ranch, and the cattle on a thousand hills is riding with us, with a big shotgun, and lots of ammo. Just my thoughts. 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
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Happy Fat Tuesday, early
Jesus in Haiti Ministries
Hi from Haiti, Wednesday afternoon Midmonth, midweek, midday Report:
BREAK TIME: The past month and a half has been very, very busy. Just this morning two wonderful women left us after spending a week with us. They have helped changed Haiti and we are thankful for this. Thank you Rhonda and Amber! May God bless South Dakota!
CARNEY TIME: During this time of the year, the Caribbean Countries, South America and such all celebrate Carnival which starts this Friday and ends on Tuesday, or Mardi Gras. (Fat Tuesday) Carnival in these areas is very satanic, evil, sexual and dangerous. It is during this time that churches hold camps for the teens so 10 of my boys will be going to camp during this period. They are very excited about this and so am I, I get a little break. I plan to stay home, plan, rest and enjoy a little break while the country goes crazy.
FAMILY: Besides the boys going to camp, a couple other are going to visit family so when all is said and done, it will be me, Claudy, Shadrach, Tito, Ricardo and the two little ones. Speaking of Jony and Peterson, I took them back to the orphanage for their 2nd visit. Being someone who loves to study human nature, this was very interesting to watch. As soon as we were in, they were mobbed by the other children. Jony was enjoying the stardom but Peterson fought to keep up with me, not letting go of his death grip on my pants. Then when he realized I was standing still for a moment, I saw him work his way through the crowd over to Jony, grab him by the neck of the shirt and drag him to me, and made him hold onto my pants. They seemed to be fine though and were happy all the way home. The older boys really enjoyed our two visitors, spending every night making Christian CD's from the ladies' computers.
MINISTRY: Everything is great at all points of light. We do have some exciting news concerning the New Roads garbage dump. While visiting the very poor village of Mejay where many of the folks from the dump live, God spoke to me very clearly. He said we should spend more time where these folks live, rather than where they work. I listen when God talks. We already have a staff ready to go, have a building to rent and are going to "set up shop". The first thing that will start this month will be a Leadership/Bible study from the men from the dump, who live there. We are so excited and I will have a complete breakdown of this on our website along with pictures in a few days. Pray for this exciting new challenge.
HEALTH: The other night I was talking to our visitors and all of a sudden I blanked out. Could not remember what we were talking about. I felt really strange. I went and laid down and it seemed I had completely forgotten some things. My first thought was a stroke. I seemed to be fine by morning but the girls did take my blood pressure. My blood pressure was 200 over 90, okay, kidding it was like 123 over 69 which I guess is okay. My crack medical staff via email is monitoring my situation and we are praying that everything was okay. I would get an x-ray done of my head but I am afraid they would find NOTHING.
CLOSING: Again I say thank you so much for making it possible for me to be here. As hard as this is sometimes, there is no where else in the world I would rather be than right here. This is my home, this is where my family lives, these are the people I have been called to. I miss my Osbeck family so much, I miss you, my friends but this is where I am supposed to be. I don't think a day goes by when I don't think of the hundreds of you working in the office, the outdoors, the classroom, the home who sit down and write that check, to make this ministry possible, to make it possible for me and this staff to represent Jesus in Haiti, thank you so much. My prayer as always is that God blesses you 1000 times more than what you do for these folks in Haiti. Happy Carnival, God bless you all! 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
Hi from Haiti, Wednesday afternoon Midmonth, midweek, midday Report:
BREAK TIME: The past month and a half has been very, very busy. Just this morning two wonderful women left us after spending a week with us. They have helped changed Haiti and we are thankful for this. Thank you Rhonda and Amber! May God bless South Dakota!
CARNEY TIME: During this time of the year, the Caribbean Countries, South America and such all celebrate Carnival which starts this Friday and ends on Tuesday, or Mardi Gras. (Fat Tuesday) Carnival in these areas is very satanic, evil, sexual and dangerous. It is during this time that churches hold camps for the teens so 10 of my boys will be going to camp during this period. They are very excited about this and so am I, I get a little break. I plan to stay home, plan, rest and enjoy a little break while the country goes crazy.
FAMILY: Besides the boys going to camp, a couple other are going to visit family so when all is said and done, it will be me, Claudy, Shadrach, Tito, Ricardo and the two little ones. Speaking of Jony and Peterson, I took them back to the orphanage for their 2nd visit. Being someone who loves to study human nature, this was very interesting to watch. As soon as we were in, they were mobbed by the other children. Jony was enjoying the stardom but Peterson fought to keep up with me, not letting go of his death grip on my pants. Then when he realized I was standing still for a moment, I saw him work his way through the crowd over to Jony, grab him by the neck of the shirt and drag him to me, and made him hold onto my pants. They seemed to be fine though and were happy all the way home. The older boys really enjoyed our two visitors, spending every night making Christian CD's from the ladies' computers.
MINISTRY: Everything is great at all points of light. We do have some exciting news concerning the New Roads garbage dump. While visiting the very poor village of Mejay where many of the folks from the dump live, God spoke to me very clearly. He said we should spend more time where these folks live, rather than where they work. I listen when God talks. We already have a staff ready to go, have a building to rent and are going to "set up shop". The first thing that will start this month will be a Leadership/Bible study from the men from the dump, who live there. We are so excited and I will have a complete breakdown of this on our website along with pictures in a few days. Pray for this exciting new challenge.
HEALTH: The other night I was talking to our visitors and all of a sudden I blanked out. Could not remember what we were talking about. I felt really strange. I went and laid down and it seemed I had completely forgotten some things. My first thought was a stroke. I seemed to be fine by morning but the girls did take my blood pressure. My blood pressure was 200 over 90, okay, kidding it was like 123 over 69 which I guess is okay. My crack medical staff via email is monitoring my situation and we are praying that everything was okay. I would get an x-ray done of my head but I am afraid they would find NOTHING.
CLOSING: Again I say thank you so much for making it possible for me to be here. As hard as this is sometimes, there is no where else in the world I would rather be than right here. This is my home, this is where my family lives, these are the people I have been called to. I miss my Osbeck family so much, I miss you, my friends but this is where I am supposed to be. I don't think a day goes by when I don't think of the hundreds of you working in the office, the outdoors, the classroom, the home who sit down and write that check, to make this ministry possible, to make it possible for me and this staff to represent Jesus in Haiti, thank you so much. My prayer as always is that God blesses you 1000 times more than what you do for these folks in Haiti. Happy Carnival, God bless you all! 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
Monday, February 16, 2009
Survey Results
Jesus in Haiti Ministries
Hi, I want to thank the many of you who responded to my survey/test. This was the biggest response I ever received from an email. I was blessed, encouraged, humored but most of all, realized what a great team we have. Most of you knew so much about what we do, thank you for your interest and the prayers that go with it.
Only one person came close to getting them all correct. What is ironic is this man was here last week and I heard him say over a dozen times "I'm just a dumb farmer from Minnesota". Well that dumb farmer got all the questions right, except he missed the movie one. Steve said his favorite movie was Gladiator but he was wrong. It was the Goodbye girl, Nice try Steve, even the bonus one you got correct.
Here are the correct answers, were applicable:
1) At what age did you receive Christ as your personal Savior? I WAS 7 BY THE WAY
2) About how many people read this email I send to you? I DIDN'T PHRASE THIS ONE CORRECTLY, I WANTED TO KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE YOU SHARE MY EMAILS WITH
3) What country does Haiti share this island with? SURPRISINGLY, I HAD ANSWERS LIKE MEXICO, CUBA AND PUERTO RICO. THE ANSWER IS THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. My favorite was: Rhode Island
4) How many people reside at my home? Another surprisingly wrong amount of answers. The correct answer is 22. 17 boys, me, momy tia, my two staff and mommy tia's caregiver. My favorite answer was: "who knows, it changes daily"
5) Before I came to Haiti, where did I work? Inner City Director of Prime Time, at Fort Wayne Youth For Christ. Favorite answers were: Burger King and, did you really work?
6) Have you ever been on a missions trip, if so where? Interesting, thank you
7) What is the name of our church here in Haiti? Most new this was VICTORY BIBLE CHURCH, ONE HONYOCK FROM FORT WAYNE THOUGHT IT WAS THE JESUS IN HAITI CHURCH
8) What is your favorite book of the Bible? VERY INTERESTING ANSWERS, THANK YOU, MINE IS GENESIS
9) What Bible Character do you most live your life like?ONE SUPERSPIRITUAL PERSON SAID CHRIST, THE REST GAVE GOOD ANSWERS WHICH BLESSED AND ENCOURAGED ME, MY FAVORITE ANSWER WAS:" THEY ARE NOT CHARACTERS, A CHARACTER IS A FICTIONAL PERSON IN A STORY". Then I remembered my dad used to call bad people "characters" so I will change my wording on this one.
10) What is the official language of Haiti? Most new that it was French, but everyone speaks Creole
11) What is your favorite Bible verse? LOVED THE VERSES, HAD TO SCRAMBLE TO LOOK SOME UP, YOU SHOWED ME YOUR SOUL ON THIS ONE.
12) What year did I move to Haiti? 1998, LEAST FAVORITE ANSWER, "WHO CARES?"
13) Who is more likely to miss Heaven, an attorney or a Baptist? (trick question) OKAY, I LOVE TO TEASE MY BAPTIST FRIENDS. I AM CONVINCED THAT AT LEAST 20% OF THEM WILL GO TO HEAVEN AND I APOLOGIZE FOR LUMPING YOU WITH ATTORNEYS.
14) What ocean surrounds Haiti?A CONTROVERSIAL QUESTION, MOST OF YOU SAID ATLANTIC, I SAY CARIBBEAN, YOU SAY IT IS NOT AN OCEAN, I SAY IT IS, THE DEBATE WILL RAGE ON.
15) What country did Haiti win it's independence from? MOST GOT THIS CORRECT, IT WAS FRANCE, NOT SPAIN OR SOUTH DAKOTA.
16) How many points of light do we have, can you name them? MANY OF YOU NAMED THEM ALL, THIS BLESSED ME EXCEPT THE ABOVE MENTIONED HONYOCK WHO SAID "FLASHLIGHT, LANTERN, LIGHTBULB, SUN AND MOON"
17) What is our pastor's name? VERY WELL, MOST ALL GOT PASTOR JACKIE (DELICE) BUT A FEW SAID JONY, HE GOT A KICK OUT OF THIS.
18) Where do I say God has more money then we will ever need? AGAIN, YOU PAY ATTENTION WELL, YOU HAVE HEARD ME SAY THERE IS MORE MONEY IN THE CUSHIONS OF GODS COUCH THAN WE WILL EVER NEED. Favorite answer "you ask for money in all your emails".
19) Are you a worldly person who dabbles in the spiritual, or a spiritual person who dabbles in the worldly?MOST OF YOU SAW THIS WAS A MULTIPLE CHOICE AND MADE A CHOICE. OF COURSE THE MORE SPIRITUAL ONES SAID "NEITHER" OR SOMETHING TO THE AFFECT. SOME WERE OFFENDED THAT I MIGHT SUGGEST THEY DABBLE IN THE WORLDLY. WELL GUESS WHAT, WE ALL HAVE SINNED AND STILL DO FROM TIME TO TIME, THIS IS DABBLING, FOR THE RECORD.
20) What is your favorite movie of all time? (spiritual answer not required) I WAS VERY INTERESTED TO KNOW YOUR MOVIE FAVE'S. For me, no movie has touched me like "the Passion of the Christ". To watch Jesus suffer so graphically, that was moving and a sight I never could pull from reading the Bible. "Air Force One" with Harrison Ford and "Jaws" are my two favorites other movies.
21) Bonus question, 25 points: What is the name of the man who was president for 20 years, then went to the Dominican Republic and became their president for 20+ years? No this was not a trick question, Steve did get it correct, Jean Pierre Boyer was the president of both countries in the early 1900, over 20 years in Haiti and then the Dominican. Again, thanks so much, this was fun and helped me see a window into your life. I might even do it again, with your permission.
Have a great week, 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
Hi, I want to thank the many of you who responded to my survey/test. This was the biggest response I ever received from an email. I was blessed, encouraged, humored but most of all, realized what a great team we have. Most of you knew so much about what we do, thank you for your interest and the prayers that go with it.
Only one person came close to getting them all correct. What is ironic is this man was here last week and I heard him say over a dozen times "I'm just a dumb farmer from Minnesota". Well that dumb farmer got all the questions right, except he missed the movie one. Steve said his favorite movie was Gladiator but he was wrong. It was the Goodbye girl, Nice try Steve, even the bonus one you got correct.
Here are the correct answers, were applicable:
1) At what age did you receive Christ as your personal Savior? I WAS 7 BY THE WAY
2) About how many people read this email I send to you? I DIDN'T PHRASE THIS ONE CORRECTLY, I WANTED TO KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE YOU SHARE MY EMAILS WITH
3) What country does Haiti share this island with? SURPRISINGLY, I HAD ANSWERS LIKE MEXICO, CUBA AND PUERTO RICO. THE ANSWER IS THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. My favorite was: Rhode Island
4) How many people reside at my home? Another surprisingly wrong amount of answers. The correct answer is 22. 17 boys, me, momy tia, my two staff and mommy tia's caregiver. My favorite answer was: "who knows, it changes daily"
5) Before I came to Haiti, where did I work? Inner City Director of Prime Time, at Fort Wayne Youth For Christ. Favorite answers were: Burger King and, did you really work?
6) Have you ever been on a missions trip, if so where? Interesting, thank you
7) What is the name of our church here in Haiti? Most new this was VICTORY BIBLE CHURCH, ONE HONYOCK FROM FORT WAYNE THOUGHT IT WAS THE JESUS IN HAITI CHURCH
8) What is your favorite book of the Bible? VERY INTERESTING ANSWERS, THANK YOU, MINE IS GENESIS
9) What Bible Character do you most live your life like?ONE SUPERSPIRITUAL PERSON SAID CHRIST, THE REST GAVE GOOD ANSWERS WHICH BLESSED AND ENCOURAGED ME, MY FAVORITE ANSWER WAS:" THEY ARE NOT CHARACTERS, A CHARACTER IS A FICTIONAL PERSON IN A STORY". Then I remembered my dad used to call bad people "characters" so I will change my wording on this one.
10) What is the official language of Haiti? Most new that it was French, but everyone speaks Creole
11) What is your favorite Bible verse? LOVED THE VERSES, HAD TO SCRAMBLE TO LOOK SOME UP, YOU SHOWED ME YOUR SOUL ON THIS ONE.
12) What year did I move to Haiti? 1998, LEAST FAVORITE ANSWER, "WHO CARES?"
13) Who is more likely to miss Heaven, an attorney or a Baptist? (trick question) OKAY, I LOVE TO TEASE MY BAPTIST FRIENDS. I AM CONVINCED THAT AT LEAST 20% OF THEM WILL GO TO HEAVEN AND I APOLOGIZE FOR LUMPING YOU WITH ATTORNEYS.
14) What ocean surrounds Haiti?A CONTROVERSIAL QUESTION, MOST OF YOU SAID ATLANTIC, I SAY CARIBBEAN, YOU SAY IT IS NOT AN OCEAN, I SAY IT IS, THE DEBATE WILL RAGE ON.
15) What country did Haiti win it's independence from? MOST GOT THIS CORRECT, IT WAS FRANCE, NOT SPAIN OR SOUTH DAKOTA.
16) How many points of light do we have, can you name them? MANY OF YOU NAMED THEM ALL, THIS BLESSED ME EXCEPT THE ABOVE MENTIONED HONYOCK WHO SAID "FLASHLIGHT, LANTERN, LIGHTBULB, SUN AND MOON"
17) What is our pastor's name? VERY WELL, MOST ALL GOT PASTOR JACKIE (DELICE) BUT A FEW SAID JONY, HE GOT A KICK OUT OF THIS.
18) Where do I say God has more money then we will ever need? AGAIN, YOU PAY ATTENTION WELL, YOU HAVE HEARD ME SAY THERE IS MORE MONEY IN THE CUSHIONS OF GODS COUCH THAN WE WILL EVER NEED. Favorite answer "you ask for money in all your emails".
19) Are you a worldly person who dabbles in the spiritual, or a spiritual person who dabbles in the worldly?MOST OF YOU SAW THIS WAS A MULTIPLE CHOICE AND MADE A CHOICE. OF COURSE THE MORE SPIRITUAL ONES SAID "NEITHER" OR SOMETHING TO THE AFFECT. SOME WERE OFFENDED THAT I MIGHT SUGGEST THEY DABBLE IN THE WORLDLY. WELL GUESS WHAT, WE ALL HAVE SINNED AND STILL DO FROM TIME TO TIME, THIS IS DABBLING, FOR THE RECORD.
20) What is your favorite movie of all time? (spiritual answer not required) I WAS VERY INTERESTED TO KNOW YOUR MOVIE FAVE'S. For me, no movie has touched me like "the Passion of the Christ". To watch Jesus suffer so graphically, that was moving and a sight I never could pull from reading the Bible. "Air Force One" with Harrison Ford and "Jaws" are my two favorites other movies.
21) Bonus question, 25 points: What is the name of the man who was president for 20 years, then went to the Dominican Republic and became their president for 20+ years? No this was not a trick question, Steve did get it correct, Jean Pierre Boyer was the president of both countries in the early 1900, over 20 years in Haiti and then the Dominican. Again, thanks so much, this was fun and helped me see a window into your life. I might even do it again, with your permission.
Have a great week, 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
Friday, February 13, 2009
Survey/Test
Jesus in Haiti Ministries
Here is a survey/test, please take the time to answer.
1) At what age did you receive Christ as your personal Savior?
2) About how many people read this email I send to you?
3) What country does Haiti share this island with? (no cheating)
4) How many people reside at my home?
5) Before I came to Haiti, where did I work?
6) Have you ever been on a missions trip, if so where?
7) What is the name of our church here in Haiti?
8) What is your favorite book of the Bible?
9) What Bible Character do you most live your life like?
10) What is the official language of Haiti?
11) What is your favorite Bible verse?
12) What year did I move to Haiti?
13) Who is more likely to miss Heaven, an attorney or a Baptist? (trick question)
14) What ocean surrounds Haiti?
15) What country did Haiti win it's independence from?
16) How many points of light do we have, can you name them?
17) What is our pastor's name?
18) Where do I say God has more money then we will ever need?
19) Are you a worldly person who dabbles in the spiritual, or a spiritual person who dabbles in the worldly?
20) What is your favorite movie of all time? (spiritual answer not required)
21) Bonus question, 25 points: What is the name of the man who was president of Haiti for 20 years, then went to the Dominican Republic and became their president for 20+ years?
thanks for taking the time to do this, I will enjoy each response, and if you get all 20 right, you get a NON expense trip to my island. Have a great, God filled weekend, I will, 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
Here is a survey/test, please take the time to answer.
1) At what age did you receive Christ as your personal Savior?
2) About how many people read this email I send to you?
3) What country does Haiti share this island with? (no cheating)
4) How many people reside at my home?
5) Before I came to Haiti, where did I work?
6) Have you ever been on a missions trip, if so where?
7) What is the name of our church here in Haiti?
8) What is your favorite book of the Bible?
9) What Bible Character do you most live your life like?
10) What is the official language of Haiti?
11) What is your favorite Bible verse?
12) What year did I move to Haiti?
13) Who is more likely to miss Heaven, an attorney or a Baptist? (trick question)
14) What ocean surrounds Haiti?
15) What country did Haiti win it's independence from?
16) How many points of light do we have, can you name them?
17) What is our pastor's name?
18) Where do I say God has more money then we will ever need?
19) Are you a worldly person who dabbles in the spiritual, or a spiritual person who dabbles in the worldly?
20) What is your favorite movie of all time? (spiritual answer not required)
21) Bonus question, 25 points: What is the name of the man who was president of Haiti for 20 years, then went to the Dominican Republic and became their president for 20+ years?
thanks for taking the time to do this, I will enjoy each response, and if you get all 20 right, you get a NON expense trip to my island. Have a great, God filled weekend, I will, 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
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Some observations, on Jony and Peter
Jesus in Haiti Ministries
Many of you will be interested in my observations of my two new little boys, Isreal Jony and Peterson.
FIRST DAY: Got ahold of food and water and did not let go. Jony carried a bag of bread around and even took it to bed. 2nd day he didn't do this. Water was important as they both carried water bottles around for about 4 days, they don't do that anymore, they know the dispenser always has water.
SLEEPING: They each have a mattress on the floor next to my bed. During the night, they both squirm off onto the tile floor. I put them back, they end up on the tile floor again. I know this is how they slept so this is what they are comfortable with. Should I care that they do this? Any tips on changing this?
SHARING: Simply amazing how they look after each other. Especially the older one Peter, who is 4, he always make sure Jony is okay and shares everything. I tested Peter tonight. I was cutting bread for supper and had a very small, soft piece. I broke it in half, I ate half and gave just a little piece to him. Sure enough, he went over to Jony and put half in Jony's mouth.
ENGLISH: Already they know what I say, or maybe it's the tone. When I say something, they do it, although I say much of it in English. When I brought home 5 year old Shadrach, 10 years ago, it took him 3 months to become fluent in English.
MEALTIME: This is not just mealtime, it is a celebration of life for these two little guys, an event. If I let them they will take 2 hours to eat. They sit and eat and break their bread and go as slow as they can. They talk the whole time and really enjoy this time.
PUNISHMENT: They are very sensitive to getting punished. A little slap on the behind and they act like they were getting killed. My rule is, they can cry if they have a reason, if not, no crying. I am gradually getting that across.
PLAYGROUND: When I take them outside our yard, the world is their playground. Their eyes are as big as golf balls and they take everything in. Just a walk to the park to watch soccer rocks their world.
TELEVISION: They have no need or interest in tv, much more fun to play or crawl on poppy. I hope to keep it that way.
BONES: They like every Haitian child that comes from an orphanage eats not only the chicken off the bone, they eat the whole bone.
STEPS: They just love our big steps. I worry a little about Jony going up and down but he is really good. These boys probably have never seen steps so just love to play on them all day long.
CHURCH: During our entire 3 hour service, they sit, they listen, they sing, they clap but they pay perfect attention.
SANDALS: Their sandals are very important to them. They either wear them or carry them.
There you have it, just some observations from 15 days of having these two little ones. tom
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
Many of you will be interested in my observations of my two new little boys, Isreal Jony and Peterson.
FIRST DAY: Got ahold of food and water and did not let go. Jony carried a bag of bread around and even took it to bed. 2nd day he didn't do this. Water was important as they both carried water bottles around for about 4 days, they don't do that anymore, they know the dispenser always has water.
SLEEPING: They each have a mattress on the floor next to my bed. During the night, they both squirm off onto the tile floor. I put them back, they end up on the tile floor again. I know this is how they slept so this is what they are comfortable with. Should I care that they do this? Any tips on changing this?
SHARING: Simply amazing how they look after each other. Especially the older one Peter, who is 4, he always make sure Jony is okay and shares everything. I tested Peter tonight. I was cutting bread for supper and had a very small, soft piece. I broke it in half, I ate half and gave just a little piece to him. Sure enough, he went over to Jony and put half in Jony's mouth.
ENGLISH: Already they know what I say, or maybe it's the tone. When I say something, they do it, although I say much of it in English. When I brought home 5 year old Shadrach, 10 years ago, it took him 3 months to become fluent in English.
MEALTIME: This is not just mealtime, it is a celebration of life for these two little guys, an event. If I let them they will take 2 hours to eat. They sit and eat and break their bread and go as slow as they can. They talk the whole time and really enjoy this time.
PUNISHMENT: They are very sensitive to getting punished. A little slap on the behind and they act like they were getting killed. My rule is, they can cry if they have a reason, if not, no crying. I am gradually getting that across.
PLAYGROUND: When I take them outside our yard, the world is their playground. Their eyes are as big as golf balls and they take everything in. Just a walk to the park to watch soccer rocks their world.
TELEVISION: They have no need or interest in tv, much more fun to play or crawl on poppy. I hope to keep it that way.
BONES: They like every Haitian child that comes from an orphanage eats not only the chicken off the bone, they eat the whole bone.
STEPS: They just love our big steps. I worry a little about Jony going up and down but he is really good. These boys probably have never seen steps so just love to play on them all day long.
CHURCH: During our entire 3 hour service, they sit, they listen, they sing, they clap but they pay perfect attention.
SANDALS: Their sandals are very important to them. They either wear them or carry them.
There you have it, just some observations from 15 days of having these two little ones. tom
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
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
My Medical Condition, Large Growths
Jesus in Haiti Ministries
Hi from Haiti, Tuesday afternoon, I think
I have been so busy, if this isn't Tuesday, forgive me. Let me share what has been going on in the past couple weeks for me:
GOPHER AND SUNSHINE STATE:
We had 20 dear Christian people from Minnesota and Florida spend that past 8 days with us. What a great 8 days it was. These folks blended together so well and did the following:
Tested and made reading glasses for 20 people
Medical team saw over 200 children
350 Salvation bracelets placed on the arms of children and teens
A 14 x 15 depot built on our church propertyMinistering to our church in song
Cleaned and organized an orphanage
Cleaned and organized my kitchens (wow it looks nice)
Passed out clothes to our school children
Were JESUS in all 5 points of light, plus some
I don't know when I have enjoyed a week more. Thank you folks for coming, and for leaving a big part of your heart here and changing all our lives, forever.
ACCIDENTLY: Amazingly, this group saw 5 road accidents while here. We saw a man get hit by a truck, a truck upside down in the ditch, a head on collision with one car blazing on fire, and two trucks hitting each other. The most bizarre incident was what happened Saturday. We were following a white pickup truck. All of a sudden a school bus came from a side street and cut the truck off, and even bumped him just a little. Then at the next stop, the pickup bumped the back of the bus, on purpose. The bus driver got out walked back, (cursing to make a Baptist blush at the pickup driver and then with his hand, smashed his headlight. As the bus driver was going back to his truck, the pickup backed up, floored it and as he drove around the bus, he smashed into the front of the bus, ripping off the headlight, the panel, everything. The pickup sped off, winning this confrontation. I can't call this an accident, everything that happened was on purpose.
WEBSITE: Pictures of my little Jony and Peterson are on our website at jesusinhaiti.org along with pictures from our January missions team that visited and other good stuff. Please check it out.
ELECTIONS: Elections in Haiti are February 19th, for a dozen or so senate seats that are open. These can be volatile and dangerous so pray things go smooth for Haiti.
NEW CHURCH BUILDING: I know most of you are perplexed on what is taking so long, as am I. It took 2 years to get the property, then a year ago we started phase one, and now it is taking forever to begin the actual church. We have the money to start, the contractor ready to go but are waiting on some legal papers from our Haitian attorney before we can proceed. I believe in my heart 100% that THIS month, we will be starting the construction of the physical building of VICTORY BIBLE CHURCH!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM, AND STEVEN: 83 years ago today, my mom was born. The first 73 of those years were celebrated here on earth, the last 10 in Glory, with the man she loved, my dad, and the one who died for her, her Heavenly Father. Happy Birthday Mom, you are not forgotten, not for one day. I love you so much and can't wait to celebrate your birthday with you again someday, in Heaven. Keep a light on will ya?
MEDICAL GROWTHS: The past two weeks I have had an amazing medical condition. Everytime I sit on the couch, or lie in my bed, these two large growths appear either on my legs or on my stomach. They are there the whole time, moving and giggling and having fun, Jony and Peter I am talking about.
They are always within about 4 feet of me no matter what I do. What a joy to be able to care for these boys, love them and be Jesus to them. I love all my boys dearly and would die for them all but these two little ones have captured my heart in a special way. They are so sweet, so accepting of everything, lookout for each other and are loving life. Thanks to all of you for allowing me to do this.
FINANCES FOR 2009: With all the "stuff" going on economically in the USA, I still received my $9,200 for my monthly budget. This happened because hundreds of you sacrificially gave to this ministry, so we can continue to be Jesus in Haiti to hundreds of people. Words can't thank you for your support. Thank you for understanding Kingdom work and for your willingness to make this ministry happen.In conclusion: Some exciting days lie ahead for our ministry, and our church. 2009 will be our biggest and best year ever, for making disciples and sharing the Gospel, here in Haiti. Please never forget that although I could not do this ministry without you, this is still my mission field, not yours. Yours is where you live, where you work, shop and play. Never forget that many of the people you interact with everyday are just as lost as the ones you care so much for here in Haiti. I represent Jesus in Haiti, you represent Jesus where you live. YOU ARE REPRESENTING THE KING, DO IT WELL AND WITH INTEGRITY WILL YA?
Take care, 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
Hi from Haiti, Tuesday afternoon, I think
I have been so busy, if this isn't Tuesday, forgive me. Let me share what has been going on in the past couple weeks for me:
GOPHER AND SUNSHINE STATE:
We had 20 dear Christian people from Minnesota and Florida spend that past 8 days with us. What a great 8 days it was. These folks blended together so well and did the following:
Tested and made reading glasses for 20 people
Medical team saw over 200 children
350 Salvation bracelets placed on the arms of children and teens
A 14 x 15 depot built on our church propertyMinistering to our church in song
Cleaned and organized an orphanage
Cleaned and organized my kitchens (wow it looks nice)
Passed out clothes to our school children
Were JESUS in all 5 points of light, plus some
I don't know when I have enjoyed a week more. Thank you folks for coming, and for leaving a big part of your heart here and changing all our lives, forever.
ACCIDENTLY: Amazingly, this group saw 5 road accidents while here. We saw a man get hit by a truck, a truck upside down in the ditch, a head on collision with one car blazing on fire, and two trucks hitting each other. The most bizarre incident was what happened Saturday. We were following a white pickup truck. All of a sudden a school bus came from a side street and cut the truck off, and even bumped him just a little. Then at the next stop, the pickup bumped the back of the bus, on purpose. The bus driver got out walked back, (cursing to make a Baptist blush at the pickup driver and then with his hand, smashed his headlight. As the bus driver was going back to his truck, the pickup backed up, floored it and as he drove around the bus, he smashed into the front of the bus, ripping off the headlight, the panel, everything. The pickup sped off, winning this confrontation. I can't call this an accident, everything that happened was on purpose.
WEBSITE: Pictures of my little Jony and Peterson are on our website at jesusinhaiti.org along with pictures from our January missions team that visited and other good stuff. Please check it out.
ELECTIONS: Elections in Haiti are February 19th, for a dozen or so senate seats that are open. These can be volatile and dangerous so pray things go smooth for Haiti.
NEW CHURCH BUILDING: I know most of you are perplexed on what is taking so long, as am I. It took 2 years to get the property, then a year ago we started phase one, and now it is taking forever to begin the actual church. We have the money to start, the contractor ready to go but are waiting on some legal papers from our Haitian attorney before we can proceed. I believe in my heart 100% that THIS month, we will be starting the construction of the physical building of VICTORY BIBLE CHURCH!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM, AND STEVEN: 83 years ago today, my mom was born. The first 73 of those years were celebrated here on earth, the last 10 in Glory, with the man she loved, my dad, and the one who died for her, her Heavenly Father. Happy Birthday Mom, you are not forgotten, not for one day. I love you so much and can't wait to celebrate your birthday with you again someday, in Heaven. Keep a light on will ya?
MEDICAL GROWTHS: The past two weeks I have had an amazing medical condition. Everytime I sit on the couch, or lie in my bed, these two large growths appear either on my legs or on my stomach. They are there the whole time, moving and giggling and having fun, Jony and Peter I am talking about.
They are always within about 4 feet of me no matter what I do. What a joy to be able to care for these boys, love them and be Jesus to them. I love all my boys dearly and would die for them all but these two little ones have captured my heart in a special way. They are so sweet, so accepting of everything, lookout for each other and are loving life. Thanks to all of you for allowing me to do this.
FINANCES FOR 2009: With all the "stuff" going on economically in the USA, I still received my $9,200 for my monthly budget. This happened because hundreds of you sacrificially gave to this ministry, so we can continue to be Jesus in Haiti to hundreds of people. Words can't thank you for your support. Thank you for understanding Kingdom work and for your willingness to make this ministry happen.In conclusion: Some exciting days lie ahead for our ministry, and our church. 2009 will be our biggest and best year ever, for making disciples and sharing the Gospel, here in Haiti. Please never forget that although I could not do this ministry without you, this is still my mission field, not yours. Yours is where you live, where you work, shop and play. Never forget that many of the people you interact with everyday are just as lost as the ones you care so much for here in Haiti. I represent Jesus in Haiti, you represent Jesus where you live. YOU ARE REPRESENTING THE KING, DO IT WELL AND WITH INTEGRITY WILL YA?
Take care, 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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