Day 30

Today marks day 30 of this trip for me. I know I have repeatedly said this before, thank you to everyone who has and is supporting me. I know that I need it, I want it and wouldn't be here without it. It really does make a tremendous difference. I also really appreciate it. I will be here for another two and a half weeks before I come home, so please pray for me during that time as well. Also if you wouldn't mind, pray for me to be able to find a job after I get back as I don't have anything lined up yet. 
 
Since my last update about the three weeks out at camp, I guess you could say that a lot has happened. The group of seven from Liberty University arrived Wednesday afternoon and an intern from Dallas Theological Seminary came Thursday afternoon. We spent some time getting things organized, going through all of Gersan's sound equipment and planning out their week here. Basically I am here for the next week or so to help Gersan and Betty with whatever the group/intern's needs are and to serve them in any way that I can. I guess you could say that I am helping host them along with Gersan and Betty.
 
Last night, the group from Liberty University did a concert at the Valcin's church and it was an awesome sight to see. They did several songs that got all the Haitians up clapping and dancing around worshiping the Lord. I haven't seen that church like that ever (but I was only there for a couple of Sundays during Christmas). They also played during both of the church services yesterday morning (6:30 and 9:00). On Friday morning, they played for a local school program. This afternoon, we also went to a temporary house that was given to one of the church members and the group got to paint the outside. It was a pretty interesting drive. I don't mind driving when I am following Gersan or know where I am going, but to have Gersan follow me was a little different. We also drove through some pretty heavy traffic but I have gotten use to that. The area where this lady's house is is in an area that was heavily affected by the earthquake. A lot of the houses and buildings there have either been completely demolished or severally damaged. I think it was good for the team to drive through that neighborhood and see the damage and destruction for themselves. We also went souvenir shopping this morning. Gersan and I have basically been made the official drivers for the group and I don't mind at all. I'm not sure how my mom feels about that though.
 
Tomorrow, we have a surprise for the group as we will be taking them on a "field trip" but I can't tell you about it yet, you might give it away. The group leave Wednesday morning so it will be another early morning for them. Yesterday (Sunday) we got up at 4:15 a.m. and I have gotten up by 6:30 (if not earlier) every day since they got here. I know that this is out of order but I just thought of it. Yesterday, the International AWANA Director and two other guys came to church for the 6:30 service. They were in the country doing a conference with a bunch of Haitian pastors on Saturday and probably some on Friday as well. After the first service, I got to drive them to the airport and Betty came along and gave me directions. It was really neat getting to talk to them. One of my dear friends, Frank, is involved with AWANA and I asked the director if he knew Frank and he told me that he did. I guess it is a small world, but in their case not so much.
 
I do have one more prayer request. Please pray for me to continue to remain healthy and free of any stomach issues or anything like that. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you and until the next update...
 
God Bless,
 
Robert

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