Category Archives: June 6th – 12th Team

I went back to work Monday.  Back to my “old” routine.  Sounds so simple yet I can’t forget the challenging routine of the Haitian people.  It has now been a little over a week since we got off the plane … Continue reading →

We interrupt our regularly scheduled team updates for a reflection from a member of the mens team.  Thanks John! ********************** When twelve of us departed the comforts of home for Port-au-Prince, Haiti, we each had expectations, ambitions and goals for … Continue reading →

The Situation.  The level of tragedy in Haiti is overwhelming.  Not just in the areas devastated by the earthquake, but throughout the country.  It is the poorest nation in the western hemisphere and it really shows.  My sense was that … Continue reading →

As a member of the 12 man team of Christ followers that recently went to Haiti as part of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection disaster response effort, each of us have been asked to reflect on our trip.  … Continue reading →

Here are some photos from our team last week – enjoy!  Our Team!  The church we are building  Mixing concrete for the floor  Bedroom/Dining Room!  Some of their helpers  Weekly market  – the large bags are filled with charcoal

Good (wet) afternoon! Looking out my window this morning, watching rivers of water run through my property I am grateful for my warm, dry home.  Please continue to pray for those in Haiti who are not as fortunate. I am … Continue reading →

The team is back at the Guest House in Port-au-Prince and are readying themselves to return to US soil tomorrow morning. The return to the big city from the country really emphasized the difference between the rural countryside where precious … Continue reading →

Here is an update from the team for their last workday in Haiti. Yesterday, the team stayed on the job site during lunch rather than going back to the house for a break and they were able to watch a group … Continue reading →

Good evening: I just got off the phone with the team that is in love with Haiti.  They woke up to a beautiful morning, but it was hot.  Today was the day they began to lay concrete for the floor.  … Continue reading →

I’ve just gotten off the phone with our Mens Team in Haiti.  I will try to summarize their activities for the past 24 hours.  There is so much to tell; I believe these men are being changed in dramatic ways … Continue reading →