After church, we rode back to the campus and took part in watching a bull get slaughtered to provide food for the next few weeks. It was interesting to experience this happening in a way that is very different than how this process happens in America. However, it was a very good lesson to learn patience. 

Afterwards, we ventured into town and ate some wonderfully cooked and prepared food. To end our day, we visited five homes that were selected by Many Hands for food distribution. During this time, we were able to witness God’s hand in the lives of many families. To see individuals with disabilities and many hardships persevering through life with smiles and warmth to receive the Lord’s blessing is such a gift.

It truly was a blessing to us to be blessed by these individuals in such a life-changing way.

Many Hands is an Iowa-based nonprofit creating local and global life-transformation by strengthening families.  Established in 2008, the organization focuses on six key areas for transformation, including education, agronomy, leadership development, safe homes, medical assistance, and economic development. Each year, the organization reaches at least 25,000 people through their Haitian operations, IMPACT trips, and Many Hands four Thrift Markets located in the greater Des Moines, Iowa area. 

Many Hands is called to transform together, to be love in action, in a broken world.