Today like everyday has been packed full of events worthy of sharing. However, sharing how God was at work through our group this week can be summarized in one word... Toothpaste.
Let me explain...
When we started gathering donations for the trip, one item on our list of items to collect was toothpaste. At first we were short toothpaste and then a call went out for more toothpaste. However, when it came time to pack we had so much toothpaste we wondered what we would do with all of it. We trusted that God had a plan for our team.
Earlier this week, we had the privilege of delivering Manna Packs to a small orphanage called Shalom House. This orphanage has not been on the scheduled rotation for Healing Haiti, but they were in need of food so this special stop was added. Our team made a quick stop and had the chance to meet these children. After leaving the orphanage, we all wished we had a chance to spend more time in this peaceful place.
Fast forward to today...
As is typical when serving in Haiti, plans are always changing. One orphanage was not able to receive us so we were redirected to present our VBS skit to the kids at Shalom House. We were able to deliver many of the supplies we had gathered that had been intended for another orphanage. We had a wonderful time with the kids and the entire team was united and engaged as we did crafts with these children of God. When we went to leave, the house mother prayed for the time that we had spent with them. During her prayer, she lifted up to the Lord thanksgiving for many things. In her prayer she revealed that the night before she had prayed for the supply they had run out of... toothpaste.
Our day ended with Jeff Gacek sharing about God's work though Healing Haiti. Jeff also talked about how once you take action to follow God's plan he will open and close doors to make small miracles happen. Our team was amazed to see God's glorious plan at work through a few tubes of toothpaste.
WOW!
Steve and Deb
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