July 2011
27 posts
New time to arrive in Louisville is 11:30pm.
Our flight has been delayed 30min. If we find out what time we are expected to be in Louisville, we’ll post the info!
Dallas/Ft. Worth
We’re in the Dallas airport. Everyone is getting their share of American food and waiting for our next flight, the final one! We’re still on time and should land in Louisville at 11pm. We’ll update this if there are changes.
Welcome to Miami
The team has landed safe and sound in Miami. They are still scheduled to land in Louisville at 11pm.
Last day in Haiti
Today is our last day in Haiti and so many unbelievable events have taken place along this journey. We are continuing to be the face of God and making the most of every moment and opportunity we are given. It is so incredible to witness the love and true happiness that the people here show each and everyday regardless of their circumstances.
Today we had the experience to ride a tap tap to...
A nice surprise...
The team spent their day at the orphanage in Salines Mayette loving on the kids there. They did a VBS and then passed out dolls to all the younger girls.
As a surprise the team traveled to a place called The Bay. Our friends Grant and Natasha are missionaries with NWHCM out there. They all went to this private beach with really blue water and had an afternoon at the beach. Tonight fret dinner...
headed west
I didn’t hear from the team today, but I talked to Hickory, and intern, this morning. He said that the river was down and they were for sure headed out west to Saline Mayette where the orphanage is. I think the team will be really excited to be spending time with all the little kids, but conditions in the west are a little harder than they have experienced so far. Not only is there no...
More happenings from Tuesday
Since the team was I’m St Louis they joined in on some work that was going on. Some guys went to help set up tents for a cholera clinic. Other guys worked in the Miriam center hanging swings for the kids.
The girls washed hands and feet of the elderly at the Gran Moun and put lotion on them. Some even painted their nails. The girls also had the opportunity to go to a brothel and prayed...
WatchWe were asked to sing at one of the church services we attended. This is the church in Chansolme.
Would ya look at that?!
What up y’all. Trips been great so far. It’s been an adventure to say the least. Were currently in St. Louis du Nord. We were headed for Salines Myette this morning but due to the river water being too high we had to make a detour back to campus for the day. I’ve enjoyed spending time with our team. Matt Allman, if ur reading this u should know were definitely uppin the man level...
WatchThis is a video of one of our translators and Matt showing how to do Just Dance
Just Dance!
After a long day of passing out over 100 Toms shoes…Tonight the team held a “Just Dance” tournament. They had about 100 Haitians competing with over 150 more just there to watch the tournament. Lil said that everyone had so much fun with the dance game and the team is getting really good at working together!
Tonight marks the half way point of the trip. As you pray for our...
Hanging out in chansolme
This morning the team had church in chansolme. Matt Richardson preached to the Haitian church, which is always an experience when you have someone translating your every word.
The team did all of their programs again today. They did more digging on the foundation, served another 80 kids at VBS and played a soccer game of Haitians vs. Americans….my guess is that the Haitians won!
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Digging in chansolme
The team has been digging all morning alongside our Haitian friends. This afternoon they will have a vbs and sports camp and clean teeth for adults. They have a lot planned and then will finish the day with another church service.
Day 1 in Haiti
The team woke up this morning on NWHCM’s main campus in St. Louis du Nord. They got a tour of the campus and went through orientation and then had free rain to get involved with any ministry that they wanted to. Lil said the girls LOVED playing in the baby orphanage, and Toni went down to the Gran Moun (which literally means old people) and put lotion on their dry hands and feet....
The team is in Haiti!
They made it! They Have all luggage and they are only missing one student. Just kidding. They have all luggage all students!
Miami
We made it to Miami! After a longer wait than expected at the Louisville Airport we are in Miami. God is already preparing us to be flexible. One thing about Haiti is things don’t always go as planned and we got our first lesson of that today. We can handle a two hour delay!
We all got into our rooms then ate pizza for dinner. Now everyone is settling down and going to bed so we are ready...
March 2011
20 posts
Watch
WatchFormer president of Haiti, Aristide, landed about the same time we did. THIS was for his arrival. It was so cool to witness!
WatchThe team arriving in Haiti
Arrival time
Updated arrival time is 12:35 pm. Double check with American air before you come to the airport. We are in Ft. Myers getting fuel and then on to Louisville.
In the states!
We’ve arrived in Miami! The team will all be flying in together now. As far as we know flight is on time and we will land at 11:55pm.
Coming Home
The team will be heading home today. After a long day of travel, they will land in Louisville late tonight. They will again be split into two teams for the return flights. The Teams, Times, and Flights are listed below.
Team 1
MICHELE ABNEY, JOHN COLLINS, MEKENNA DEMENT, WHITNEY ELDRIDGE, BRITTANY FARRELL, KELSEY GRAETER, JD GREGORY, HICKORY HAM, PAYTON KELLY, DUSTIN KLINK, JACOB MORGAN, KEVIN...
Wednesday
The team traveled back to St. Louis on Wednesday. While there, they took care of the kids within the orphanage. Several of them also pitched in and helped build benches that will be sent to Chansolme.
Tuesday
This morning the team had the opportunity to walk through the market in Chansolme before leaving for the orphanage. When they get to the orphanage they will put on a VBS, soccer camp and a carnival. Pray for extra energy and positive attitudes as they reach the halfway mark.
Monday
The team started off the morning spending time in the word together. Then they walked through the town and generated more interest in the arm wrestling tournament tonight. While out walking, they ran into the couple who sold them the land! This afternoon they hosted a VBS and soccer camp for the kids. Pray for lives to be changed and eyes to open in Chansolme.
Sunday Report.
Still in Chansolme, everyone is doing great! The weather has been perfect, 80 degrees and breezy. The team prayed over the new land and showed it to the kids. Each group is preparing for their outreach event; VBS, soccer and inviting folks to the arm wrestling tournament.
More coming soon!
Chansolme!
The team hung out at the mission in St. Louis in the morning and made it to Chansolme by 4pm. They had the opportunity to see that land that the church has purchased, apparently it is beautiful. It has incredible views and even avocado, bread fruit, and mango trees scattered throughout. The team also took part in a revival that the church put on. They are all doing well, and becoming a tighter...
In Haiti!
Today was a big day of travel for the team. They flew to St. Louis, where the main Northwest campus is located. The team got settled there and tomorrow they will be heading out to Chansolme. While there, the team will get the opportunity to see the land that has been purchased and also be a part of a revival at the church. The team as a whole is in good spirits and everyone is doing a great job so...
Just a reminder...
Below you will find all of the travel info for the Spring Break trip. Please keep the team in your prayers as they travel to and from Haiti. I also included our schedule while we are in Haiti. This will help guide you as you pray for your students and the people they will be ministering to.
Team 1
MICHELE ABNEY
JOHN COLLINS
MEKENNA DEMENT
WHITNEY ELDRIDGE
BRITTANY FARRELL
KELSEY GRAETER
JD...
Spring Haiti 2011
Our Spring Haiti team is headed out on March 17th! This is where you can come to find out exactly what we are doing each day of our trip. Follow along and pray for the team as they serve the people of Chansolme, Haiti!