We Have Arrived! by Bethany Richardson | July 12, 2014 10:28 PM
Praise the Lord we have arrived safe and sound here in Miami. We are so excited to be serving again in this community and area, continuing to build upon the great relationships formed last year! Be in prayer for.us as we begin our week of service, that God would be our focus and center for the whole week.
Rehoboth by Bethany Richardson | July 13, 2014 3:16 PM
Today we had the privilege to join in service and worship with Pastor Jean and his church family. We loved hearing testimonials and experiences of the Haitian culture in Haiti and how that has shaped those of the church in America.
We loved hearing Pastor introduce us as family and welcome us back for years to come!
Blessingsby Bethany Richardson | July 13, 2014 3:18 PM
The translator Mike blesses our team.
Reunited! by Bethany Richardson | July 13, 2014 3:36 PM
After church, we ate lunch with some of the families we developed great relationships with last year. We had a wonderful few hours of fellowship with them. We can't wait to continue fostering these friendships!
Morning Gamesby Bethany Richardson | July 14, 2014 9:31 PM
We spent the morning playing games with all the local kids. Four square was the game of the day!
Fencing Funby Bethany Richardson | July 15, 2014 7:33 AM
Some of men are working this week to put in a new chain link fence around the church. The current one is in major need of a total overhaul. Bryan, one of the young men in the church spent all day with us working.very hard to complete this project. Be in prayer for him that he can continue following Christ and become a leader in the church.
Small Groups by Bethany Richardson | July 15, 2014 7:41 AM
After learning and spending.all day together, we broke up into gender specific groups and brainstormed ways we can give more of our time to God. The girls talked about hairstyles, and how long it takes them to do their hair each morning. The guys talked about playing sports and how much of their time they devote to the game.
A Coconut Momentby Bethany Richardson | July 15, 2014 8:39 AM
Eating fresh picked coconuts with our new friends!
Worship and Churchby Bethany Richardson | July 15, 2014 8:50 AM
We were so.excited.that Max the translator came to church today. He sat in on some impromptu worship and it quickly became a church service, with Max encouraging us to pray and read scripture.
Sharing Testimonies by Bethany Richardson | July 16, 2014 8:11 AM
This week the students have been sharing their testimonies with the youth from the church. We are learning share our life stories and speak out about what God is teaching us in our lives.
Basketball by Bethany Richardson | July 16, 2014 9:58 AM
Can't find Luther? Check the basketball court! He's been spending hours of the day developing relationships with those boys through basketball games.
Jumping Ropeby Bethany Richardson | July 16, 2014 12:29 PM
The girls love to jump rope!
Birthday funby Bethany Richardson | July 17, 2014 6:12 PM
We threw Pastor Jean's daughter Jasmine a 16th birthday party!
A New Perspective by Bethany Richardson | July 17, 2014 6:23 PM
Sometimes ministry is just being a shoulder to lean on.
The Final Dayby Bethany Richardson | July 17, 2014 9:36 PM
Today our construction team finished the fence! With the help of Pastor Jean, the fence is now complete and looking nice.
Water Wars! by Bethany Richardson | July 18, 2014 5:18 PM
The kids cool off with some water games!
A Souvenir by Bethany Richardson | July 18, 2014 5:20 PM
Jasmine made us this beautiful collage. There wasn't a dry eye in the church as she expressed her gratitude to us for coming.
A Tearful Goodbyeby Bethany Richardson | July 18, 2014 5:22 PM
As we left church, we had a hard time saying goodbye to all of our new family. We know if we never see one another on earth, we will in Heaven!
A great week!by Bethany Richardson | July 18, 2014 5:24 PM
We look back on the week with happy hearts. We feel so blessed to have spent the week with the church in Rehoboth. We cannot wait to return home and tell you all about our week!