Hi friends and family,
Time is flying by, and I apologize for not keeping you up to date.
We had a great weekend with Jonathan Hall,from Foursquare Missions. As always, he encouraged us all with his energetic enthusiasm. He flew into Haiti just for a quick overnighter on his way to a convention in Brazil. Thank you Jonathan. That meant so much.
John and I have been in Jacmel for the last 2 days. We crossed a lot of rough terrain to get there, and it’s right on the water. We visited an orphanage with 32 kids while there.
Pastors Steve and Kim Cecil invited us to go with them, because their church, Journey Foursquare of Madison, Wisconsin, along with several other Foursquare churches, support this orphanage. The people of these churches have given sacrificially over the past 2 years to feed and clothe these children, visit them and build structures to house them. I never cease to be amazed at the dire poverty we see the Haitians experience. Although, the Cecils and their partners have spent around $30,000 in the past 2 years to improve the conditions at Faith Orphanage in Jacmel, there is still so much to do. They were out of rice on Tuesday, and that means that basically, they will be out of rice until someone buys it for them. 
Pastor Emelie , his wife and family take care of these orphans with very little means of feeding them and taking care of their basic needs. It was such an honor to visit with Pastors Steve and Kim and encourage them in the good work they are leading and giving vision to, We were able to assess the urgent need, and the best part is, we had the funds available through the Foursquare Haiti Relief & Compassion to buy 4 big bags of rice, oil and some other supplies. We committed, on behalf of Foursquare Haiti Relief, ongoing aid to Faith Orphanage, as we receive containers of food and supplies. Thank you so much for your prayers and generosity.
John & Debbie
Hi John and Debbie, miss you guys so very much. We are praying every day for you and your mission in Haiti as well as all the Haitians. I pray your mission there is going well and everything fall into place the way it should. I know that must be hard, but we all know God is right there on your side and will see you through this. Matt shared with us today that you might have a hernia, lets PRAY that away right now..All is well as I know you hear from everyone, but I really feel the need to write to you guys, it makes my heart feel alot better when I put into words how very much you are missed. Matt and Jodi are doing a bang up job, and I get to read to Gavin and Geniveve in the nursery. Gavin always wants me to read David and Goliath. That little boy is so bright, and the little one now will give me a hug. Matt said that maybe in two weeks we will see you both through video at the church. I hope so. Elysha shared at church today and had us laughing and crying at the same time. But, you know me I cry very easily. Well, stay well and God Bless you both and I hope to hear from you soon and see you soon. Love, Roberta
By: Roberta Coalbank on April 19, 2010
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