David and Pete had a good visit with a lot of missionaries in Central America. Their last stop was Costa Rica. They had a great visit with the Turner's and Faulk's. They returned to the US on Sat. Went from Memphis back to Tupelo and on Monday had a Leadership team meeting. The Gibson's drove David back to Memphis Monday afternoon late. He was supposed to fly out of there and arrive in Haiti at 4 pm today. Franklin Graham was flying into Haiti today and wanted to meet with us to discuss the future of Samaritan's Purse staying on the GO compound. David needed to arrive in Haiti this morning to be at this meeting so he changed his flight and flew into Miami last night arriving at midnight and caught the early morning flight into Haiti. PTL! for flexibility.
Franklin met and shared encouraging words with our staff and all the other ministries located on the GO property. After this we spent the next 1 1/2 riding around the property discussing the possibilities of relocating the SP ministry to the west end of the property in order for GO to be able to return to its Conference Center ministry (pastors, youth groups, etc.)
I am certainly glad to have my husband back home after his three weeks of travel.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Thursday Aug. 5,2010
David and Pete are flying out of Honduras today and into Costa Rica. They have had a great time with all the missionaries.
You never know what a day will bring. Wednesday morning I received a call from Joshua...who is the grandson of one of GO's former Board members. Joshua is a part of a group called World Race. They will be in 11 countries in 11 months. They were in the Dominican Republic for July and headed to Haiti for August. Where they were supposed to stay and minister fell through. Joshua called home, got our phone numbers to call me and ask if we had a place for them. PTL! we did and we were able to accommodate all 7 of them in their team. I think there are 6 or 7 teams like them in Haiti right now. Four ladies and three young men. AH!!!!!!! lots of hands to work. After sleeping on the floor, etc for the last month and doing their own cooking they were sure happy to have beds, good showers and a good meal. So appreciative. (one young man leaned over and whispered in my ear after supper...."this is the first time I've been full in a month.") I'm excited to see how the Lord is going to use these young people here in the coming days.
You never know what a day will bring. Wednesday morning I received a call from Joshua...who is the grandson of one of GO's former Board members. Joshua is a part of a group called World Race. They will be in 11 countries in 11 months. They were in the Dominican Republic for July and headed to Haiti for August. Where they were supposed to stay and minister fell through. Joshua called home, got our phone numbers to call me and ask if we had a place for them. PTL! we did and we were able to accommodate all 7 of them in their team. I think there are 6 or 7 teams like them in Haiti right now. Four ladies and three young men. AH!!!!!!! lots of hands to work. After sleeping on the floor, etc for the last month and doing their own cooking they were sure happy to have beds, good showers and a good meal. So appreciative. (one young man leaned over and whispered in my ear after supper...."this is the first time I've been full in a month.") I'm excited to see how the Lord is going to use these young people here in the coming days.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Monday Aug 2, 2010
Friday the school graduates had a celebration with a big meal and gifts for each. The Kindergarten children received dolls and cars and the older graduates received Bibles. Had a hard time finding 40 Bibles. The place where we normally purchase Bibles has been out for some time. One of our teachers went downtown from vendor to vendor finding what we needed. We didn't have our normal 3 hours graduation program. After losing so much school time the teachers decided not to waste any time on preparing the kids for a graduation program and spend that time finishing their studies.
Our broker for the two vehicles we shipped in called and said he had the rest of the paper work and the license plates so I was able to go pick them up. PTL! for a van with A/C. I know the teams will be pleased. The new dump truck will be a big help too.
David is in Honduras this week. He and Pete traveling from one area to another. Several of the missionaries were able to come into one location and have a meeting and fellowship time with each other. Later in the week they will travel to Costa Rica.
Our broker for the two vehicles we shipped in called and said he had the rest of the paper work and the license plates so I was able to go pick them up. PTL! for a van with A/C. I know the teams will be pleased. The new dump truck will be a big help too.
David is in Honduras this week. He and Pete traveling from one area to another. Several of the missionaries were able to come into one location and have a meeting and fellowship time with each other. Later in the week they will travel to Costa Rica.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Friday July 30,2010
It's been a great week. Lots accomplished. The volunteer quarters ice maker/laundry house is finished. The ice maker and washer moved in and functioning. What a joy to bless two of the ministries on the compound with ice. We forget what simple things we take for granted. Friendships ministry ...the ministry living in a large tent here on the compound...hasn't had any ice since they've been here. They were thrilled when the cooler of ice appeared at their tent.
Our schools finished up this week. The teachers are going to be in a teacher's conference all next week. It is amazing that schools were able to finally finish their classes this year. Schools won't start in Sept but will resume in Oct. Please pray we are able to find all the books and materials that we will need to start school.
David and Pete left Belize today. Had to fly through El Salvador on their way to Honduras. They had a 7 hour lay over in San Salvador but were blessed by such a nice airport. David was excited to have free internet. He was able to make lots of calls on SKYPE. Technology is amazing!!!!!
Our schools finished up this week. The teachers are going to be in a teacher's conference all next week. It is amazing that schools were able to finally finish their classes this year. Schools won't start in Sept but will resume in Oct. Please pray we are able to find all the books and materials that we will need to start school.
David and Pete left Belize today. Had to fly through El Salvador on their way to Honduras. They had a 7 hour lay over in San Salvador but were blessed by such a nice airport. David was excited to have free internet. He was able to make lots of calls on SKYPE. Technology is amazing!!!!!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
July 27, 2010
FLEXIBLE!!!!!!!!!!! That is what the Westport team was. They did mobile clinics, painted some of our permanent homes, built temporary shelters and many days did all three. Thanks to all.
Thursday David flew to the US. He and Pete Gibson from our GO Home office are in Central America for the next couple of weeks. Lots of visiting with our missionaries in all these countries. ..Belize, Honduras, Costa Rica, etc.
Monday's are never dull. We were about 4 people short to do all the things that needed to be done this day.
We started two more permanent homes. Praise the Lord for those who gave toward these buildings. The families are thrilled to have a safe and secure place to live.
Our broker called and said the two vehicles we shipped about 6 weeks ago had arrived at the port and we needed to move them (Monday) from the shipper's lot. I took Chris and Saul in to be the drivers and to go to Assurance (Gov. Insurance) to verify motor #'s, etc. They arrived at the port at 9am and arrived home at 4pm. Nothing ever goes quick here. We had the insurance papers to drive the vehicles back to the compound...now we wait for the license plates. Who knows when we will get them?
Thursday David flew to the US. He and Pete Gibson from our GO Home office are in Central America for the next couple of weeks. Lots of visiting with our missionaries in all these countries. ..Belize, Honduras, Costa Rica, etc.
Monday's are never dull. We were about 4 people short to do all the things that needed to be done this day.
We started two more permanent homes. Praise the Lord for those who gave toward these buildings. The families are thrilled to have a safe and secure place to live.
Our broker called and said the two vehicles we shipped about 6 weeks ago had arrived at the port and we needed to move them (Monday) from the shipper's lot. I took Chris and Saul in to be the drivers and to go to Assurance (Gov. Insurance) to verify motor #'s, etc. They arrived at the port at 9am and arrived home at 4pm. Nothing ever goes quick here. We had the insurance papers to drive the vehicles back to the compound...now we wait for the license plates. Who knows when we will get them?
Friday, July 23, 2010
Friday July 23. 2010
Global Outreach Haiti is in URGENT need of a maintenance/mechanic person . This could be a couple or a single man. They need to be able to diagnosis and repair vehicles and do light building maintenance. We will provide housing. For more information ...call the GO office 662-842-4615 or call David Heady at 859-400-0010 (this number is a stateside number that rings in Haiti.)
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Thursday July 22, 2010
The team from Westport Rd. Baptist Church arrived on Saturday morning. Casey Dean left Sunday morning. She was, as always, a blessing to our lives. We have lots of new pictures of children who need to be sponsored. Any takers??
We all enjoyed the wonderful anointed Sunday service at TiTanyen. Kernyne, Pastor Kelly's 20 year old daughter lead worship and it was worship. Mme Pastor Kelly lead the prayer time it was a time of thanksgiving. Who even realized that the service was 3 1/2 hrs long? The spirit of the Lord was definitely in that place!!
The men have been constructing temporary shelters and the ladies have been doing mobile clinics and as well as construction. Fifteen new shelters were constructed in 4 days. We still have a 1/2 of a day to go. The ladies were truly touched by the orphanage where the clinic was held yesterday. The construction and the clinics have been done as we partnered with NC Baptist Rescue 24 ministry that is here on our property. It is a blessing to see so many work together to accomplish His purpose.
We all enjoyed the wonderful anointed Sunday service at TiTanyen. Kernyne, Pastor Kelly's 20 year old daughter lead worship and it was worship. Mme Pastor Kelly lead the prayer time it was a time of thanksgiving. Who even realized that the service was 3 1/2 hrs long? The spirit of the Lord was definitely in that place!!
The men have been constructing temporary shelters and the ladies have been doing mobile clinics and as well as construction. Fifteen new shelters were constructed in 4 days. We still have a 1/2 of a day to go. The ladies were truly touched by the orphanage where the clinic was held yesterday. The construction and the clinics have been done as we partnered with NC Baptist Rescue 24 ministry that is here on our property. It is a blessing to see so many work together to accomplish His purpose.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
July 17, 2010
The team finished wiring the school yesterday. David left with them at 6:30am so they could tour downtown Port-au-Prince before heading to the airport. Nothing like taking one team to the airport and picking up another. The team of 12 from Westport Rd. Baptist Church arrives this morning at 8am. They will be painting some of the new permanent houses, constructing temporary shelters, working in mobile medical clinics, ministering in the Burn Clinic and repairing the satellite system so we can receive wireless at the Volunteer Quarters. So much to do and we appreciate all the hands that come to help.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
July 15, 2010
Sent Ron Johnson's team back to the States this morning. What a great job they did in constructing the new metal shop. Really wanted to hide their passports and keep them longer. Sam Massey's team is working on putting electricity and lights in a new school in town. They will leave Saturday at noon. We have a team from Louisville arriving Saturday morning to work on construction, etc.
Casey and I took the Bruns girls, Josh and Ashley Johnson to work on Sponsorship at the Kindergarten yesterday. The compound is buzzing with activity. Lots of temporary shelters being assembled here to be set up in villages.
Casey and I took the Bruns girls, Josh and Ashley Johnson to work on Sponsorship at the Kindergarten yesterday. The compound is buzzing with activity. Lots of temporary shelters being assembled here to be set up in villages.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
July 13, 2010
Long time since my last post. Lots going on. Update on David:
June 28th....did 3 different tests on David at the hospital
July 2.........tried to do barium swallow x-rays...had to reschedule for July 6th.
July 8th ... more tests on veins to stomach.
July 9th .. 4pm .results on tests say diverticulitis, diverticulosis and infection in the duodenum.
Doctor prescribed 10 days of two types of antibiotics.
July 9th 6pm.....had our tickets changed to leave for Haiti.
July 11th....Arrived in Haiti PTL!!!!!!!!! Casey Dean ...Becky Ivy's daughter met up with us in
Miami and will be with us for a week working on sponsorship
New 40ft x 60ft Metal shop building....erected in 6 days. Ron Johnson, 2 of his children and a friend came to erect this building. Ben Yantis, a GO Board member, flew in to help. We had a team of 10 men from Thaxton, MS arrive a couple of days later. All these skilled hands made the work go quickly. They not only erected the metal building but poured the concrete floor in it too. GREAT WORK GUYS.
June 28th....did 3 different tests on David at the hospital
July 2.........tried to do barium swallow x-rays...had to reschedule for July 6th.
July 8th ... more tests on veins to stomach.
July 9th .. 4pm .results on tests say diverticulitis, diverticulosis and infection in the duodenum.
Doctor prescribed 10 days of two types of antibiotics.
July 9th 6pm.....had our tickets changed to leave for Haiti.
July 11th....Arrived in Haiti PTL!!!!!!!!! Casey Dean ...Becky Ivy's daughter met up with us in
Miami and will be with us for a week working on sponsorship
New 40ft x 60ft Metal shop building....erected in 6 days. Ron Johnson, 2 of his children and a friend came to erect this building. Ben Yantis, a GO Board member, flew in to help. We had a team of 10 men from Thaxton, MS arrive a couple of days later. All these skilled hands made the work go quickly. They not only erected the metal building but poured the concrete floor in it too. GREAT WORK GUYS.
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