Hello all...
Today we leave for Chicago to get on the plane for Tarma.....if we haven't got everything by now, its not important. Pray for the team that we will be humble servants to the work that is going on there and that we will reach people for the Kingdom...
Next post from Tarma!!!!
Your missions team,
Mark, Karen, Hal, Tim, Eric, Lina, Shane, Chris, Jay, Randy and Joel
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Countdown to Tarma!!! - 9 Days to go!
Here is a first post on our mission to Tarma, Peru from November 4-14, 2010.
Our mission is to go to Tarma with Faith EV Free supported missionary David Block to plug into his English as a second language ministry (ESL). We will be networking with 4 missionaries on the ground in Tarma: Bethany Kerr, Julio Rojas, Elsa Coruacho and Meridith McAllister. They work in various schools and have Bible studies in several businesses.
The main work with be presenting the Gospel through practical business studies such as time management and financial studies, among others. The men that are going will be presenting these, while the women will be working with the women on cooking and ESL teaching in a preschool and Steven Hawking High School.
We are exited about this mission as this is a new area for us to be going into. We ask for your prayers and thoughts as we go about this work of the Lord.
The people going are Mark and Karen Demers, Shane and Lina Hoffman, Eric Nei, Jay Grooters, Randy Grooters, Joel Duke, Nancy Richardson, Tim Friedrich, Hal Havisto and Christina Quam.
Here is a first post on our mission to Tarma, Peru from November 4-14, 2010.
Our mission is to go to Tarma with Faith EV Free supported missionary David Block to plug into his English as a second language ministry (ESL). We will be networking with 4 missionaries on the ground in Tarma: Bethany Kerr, Julio Rojas, Elsa Coruacho and Meridith McAllister. They work in various schools and have Bible studies in several businesses.
The main work with be presenting the Gospel through practical business studies such as time management and financial studies, among others. The men that are going will be presenting these, while the women will be working with the women on cooking and ESL teaching in a preschool and Steven Hawking High School.
We are exited about this mission as this is a new area for us to be going into. We ask for your prayers and thoughts as we go about this work of the Lord.
The people going are Mark and Karen Demers, Shane and Lina Hoffman, Eric Nei, Jay Grooters, Randy Grooters, Joel Duke, Nancy Richardson, Tim Friedrich, Hal Havisto and Christina Quam.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
We have a lot of really great photos from the past two days to post, but this is a short video of late last night. SuAnne cornered a small Kangaroo Mouse in her room, and needed the men to come capture it.
Of course the power was out so everything is lighted by head-lamps, giving a kind of crazy look. I hope you can see the mouse if you look closely. He was just a little mouse, but he could really jump!
Enjoy.
Haiti - Day 7, Thursday
Yesterday was a slow blur for the guys... We had an exact plan for the orphanage, and the work to be done, all we needed was a saw blade, and a drill but... two hardware stores later in Cap Haitien - an complete adventure in itself, there was still no saw blade or drill bit... and 1/2 the day was gone... But we had a lot of cool relationship time with the Haitian mason & brick guys over at the orphanage. We don't know exactly what we were all saying, but we all did a lot of laughing, hand-bumping and I think making fun of one another, the way only carpenters can... at least I'm pretty sure they were making fun of me - that was A LOT of laughter!
On the other hand, the girls yesterday had a Banner Day... Something like 125 people were treated in 10 hours. They Rocked, people were medicated, treated and God was Glorified!
Today was a completely different story for the guys. another slow start as someone was going to drive all the way to the Dominican Republic for a saw blade, because apparently there are none in Haiti >> Pastor Henoc even called TWO professional carpenters to come bring tools and help,,, but neither had a blade for their circular saw!!?? Huh??
Finally at noon a guardian angel showed up with a saw blade, and the guys flew into over-drive, literally getting all of yesterdays work + todays works done all in the span of 6 hours! It was pretty incredible!
THE GIRLS say over 150 patients today!!!! WOW !!! They say that there are some awesome stories, but I haven't heard them yet, as we all got home at 7pm, had supper, and now everyone is showering to get pounds of sweat and road dust off...
Did I mention it was only 89 1/2 degrees today - cool by Haitian standards.... sweating your hair off by Wisconsin standards. At lunch SuAnne put her head under the shower spigot (cold water only) just to cool down!
Today was an incredible day. Each night we have a debrief / devotional which last sometimes 1 hour or more - these are really good times. We share all our stories for the day / God sightings / and God's word. Each night we are able to mention the almost Visible bubble of protection that God has placed over us for the duration of this journey. Thank you all for your prayers.
Before the power crashes, I will sign off, but I will try to upload some photos asap!
Mark
On the other hand, the girls yesterday had a Banner Day... Something like 125 people were treated in 10 hours. They Rocked, people were medicated, treated and God was Glorified!
Today was a completely different story for the guys. another slow start as someone was going to drive all the way to the Dominican Republic for a saw blade, because apparently there are none in Haiti >> Pastor Henoc even called TWO professional carpenters to come bring tools and help,,, but neither had a blade for their circular saw!!?? Huh??
Finally at noon a guardian angel showed up with a saw blade, and the guys flew into over-drive, literally getting all of yesterdays work + todays works done all in the span of 6 hours! It was pretty incredible!
THE GIRLS say over 150 patients today!!!! WOW !!! They say that there are some awesome stories, but I haven't heard them yet, as we all got home at 7pm, had supper, and now everyone is showering to get pounds of sweat and road dust off...
Did I mention it was only 89 1/2 degrees today - cool by Haitian standards.... sweating your hair off by Wisconsin standards. At lunch SuAnne put her head under the shower spigot (cold water only) just to cool down!
Today was an incredible day. Each night we have a debrief / devotional which last sometimes 1 hour or more - these are really good times. We share all our stories for the day / God sightings / and God's word. Each night we are able to mention the almost Visible bubble of protection that God has placed over us for the duration of this journey. Thank you all for your prayers.
Before the power crashes, I will sign off, but I will try to upload some photos asap!
Mark
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Haiti - 6
Well, 115 patients today and the clinic and 7 bunkbeds almost fully made and doors getting hung up at the new orphanage being built. Very productive!
Fatigue never feels so good as when all your efforts are to help those who have so little. Many sad stories of illnesses. One whole family suffering from malnutrition; lack of food and unhealthy water supply. Enough food and good water-something we take for granted back home.
One of our last patients today was an older woman, so old that she and no one else-including her family-didn't know her age. After sitting for many hours to be seen she no longer had the strength to walk one step to get her back home. So! Randy and a Haitian man carried her through the church down the steps around the corner and disappeared down a path! They were followed by a group of Haitians; I don't know maybe they don't carry their elders around??
ok Well, Mark needs to get to bed so we're off for the night, Talk to you all tomorrow!
For the team - SuAnne
Fatigue never feels so good as when all your efforts are to help those who have so little. Many sad stories of illnesses. One whole family suffering from malnutrition; lack of food and unhealthy water supply. Enough food and good water-something we take for granted back home.
One of our last patients today was an older woman, so old that she and no one else-including her family-didn't know her age. After sitting for many hours to be seen she no longer had the strength to walk one step to get her back home. So! Randy and a Haitian man carried her through the church down the steps around the corner and disappeared down a path! They were followed by a group of Haitians; I don't know maybe they don't carry their elders around??
ok Well, Mark needs to get to bed so we're off for the night, Talk to you all tomorrow!
For the team - SuAnne
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
The pictures
Sorry, these pictures were suppose to be on the last post, but just as they were almost finished, the power went out again! Arrrgh!
here's a few for you... Some of Maria, Lori and SuAnne as soon as I get my hands on their cameras!
-m
Getting ready for a day of work
Mark's little helpers
Nathan (from Montana) framing doors with a helper.
Randy painting perfect circles on the ceiling around the light fixtures
Our three Haitian friends, who are now "door framers!"
here's a few for you... Some of Maria, Lori and SuAnne as soon as I get my hands on their cameras!
-m
Getting ready for a day of work
Mark's little helpers
Nathan (from Montana) framing doors with a helper.
Randy painting perfect circles on the ceiling around the light fixtures
Our three Haitian friends, who are now "door framers!"
Haiti - Day 5
Yesterday, Doc Maria, SuAnne, Lori, and their team of volunteer Haitians, and a few American Mission Kids saw and treated exactly 92 people - not bad for the first day..
Today, about 1 hour before the clinic started, there were already dozens of people waiting in line... they will have a BIG day today... Keep praying for strength & stamina for the girls, and a lot of healing for thepeople they are seeing. Some very serious, and some rather minor, but all need your prayers!
This morning the men went back to the orphange to get a grip on finishing it, so kids can begin to move in. We got all the remaining doors framed out before lunch - a huge task considering, there is still no power over there, and the only battery operated saw we have ran out after only 7-8 cuts due to a bad charge last night - the 120volt service yesterday was only delivering about 90 volts - stuff burns out pretty fast here.
Thank fully a couple of Haitian guys were working along side us, and one went home to get a framing hand-saw. he was a Wild-man with that saw, cutting 2x6 faster that I could have with the 18v Riobi saw! Soon his 2 cousins showed up, we all worked together, and next thing you know, they are doing all the work themselves... AWESOME... sharing, teaching, equipping, empowering... and they were high fiving and joking with us in Creole, having a great sense of accomplishment for the work they completed.
Now we are waiting for an electric say to cut down 6 panel doors to fit the random size openings that the masons left for us.
The Good News, is that there is a little electric power in the middle of the afternoon, so I can blog to you during this slow time.
Last night during our devotion, we read Gen 12: 1-4... Abraham was told to go by God, and he received many blessing from God.... We feel as if WE are receiving many blessing from God as well, because He love us, and because of your faithful prayers. We are being kept safe, we are eating well, with no 'strange' effects, we are getting much good work accomplished, and we are making many new Creole Haitian friends.
Enjoy these 1 -2 more photos (they take a reallyy long time to upload with the spotty (low speed) WIFI. :)
Today, about 1 hour before the clinic started, there were already dozens of people waiting in line... they will have a BIG day today... Keep praying for strength & stamina for the girls, and a lot of healing for thepeople they are seeing. Some very serious, and some rather minor, but all need your prayers!
This morning the men went back to the orphange to get a grip on finishing it, so kids can begin to move in. We got all the remaining doors framed out before lunch - a huge task considering, there is still no power over there, and the only battery operated saw we have ran out after only 7-8 cuts due to a bad charge last night - the 120volt service yesterday was only delivering about 90 volts - stuff burns out pretty fast here.
Thank fully a couple of Haitian guys were working along side us, and one went home to get a framing hand-saw. he was a Wild-man with that saw, cutting 2x6 faster that I could have with the 18v Riobi saw! Soon his 2 cousins showed up, we all worked together, and next thing you know, they are doing all the work themselves... AWESOME... sharing, teaching, equipping, empowering... and they were high fiving and joking with us in Creole, having a great sense of accomplishment for the work they completed.
Now we are waiting for an electric say to cut down 6 panel doors to fit the random size openings that the masons left for us.
The Good News, is that there is a little electric power in the middle of the afternoon, so I can blog to you during this slow time.
Last night during our devotion, we read Gen 12: 1-4... Abraham was told to go by God, and he received many blessing from God.... We feel as if WE are receiving many blessing from God as well, because He love us, and because of your faithful prayers. We are being kept safe, we are eating well, with no 'strange' effects, we are getting much good work accomplished, and we are making many new Creole Haitian friends.
Enjoy these 1 -2 more photos (they take a reallyy long time to upload with the spotty (low speed) WIFI. :)
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