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A small team from Iowa State is currently on the ground in Haiti. Team leader, Lucia Van Maanen, who has 9 years experience leading teams and serving in Haiti, is giving them a very unique insight into Haiti and it’s people.

“Another day where there are not enough words.”

“There is conversation about what is happening in their family, in their home, and what their prayers are for. Then we hold hands in a circle…for prayer. “

The beauty of the flowers along with the birds was a ray of hope amongst the struggles.

The blessings that the people in the communities have given me already are much greater than anything I could ever “Do” here. It is definitely not about what we are “doing” it is about being who God put me on this Earth to be.

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God.

I saw a bible verse on the side of a building in DonDon. It was Exodus 14:14 and it says, “The Lord will fight for you. You only need to be silent”. I value this message so much because it is so true especially for those unable to speak for themselves

“Our morning today started and ended with God’s amazing power.”

Kids were let out of the gate by groups of 50 and as each group passed, we would blast colored powder onto them…it was quite fun to chase them – we left no kid unmarked by the colored powder.

“Little did we know, God had other plans. Within the next 20 minutes, we miraculously found out that God had opened a door for us to go.”

“Each person had a different story but the same smile as they were able to begin rolling around the street.”

“It was a day filled with learning about Haitian culture, seeing the beautiful countryside, and experiencing it together.”

“The Pastor talked about how we must give everything to God…the body, the soul, and the spirit.”

“Tonight was a great night to share how we felt Americans and Haitians are made in God’s image and because of our risen Savior we all have hope. 
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“In the afternoon, we delivered food to six families…They still had hope in Christ no matter their circumstances.”

For their final full day in Haiti, the team explore the beauty of Haiti sharing the lows and highs from their experiences.

On Monday, the Haven CRC team visited the new Maliarette campus and had the opportunity to share the gospel.

The Haven CRC team continues to see God in big and small ways during their time in Haiti learning to trust him one step at a time.

Since the beginning of their trip, the Haven CRC team have seen their share of blessing, beauty, and God’s revelation, but they have also seen the thorns…

The PC Winterim team wraps up their time in Haiti with visiting the Pella Christian Elementary school, journeying up to the Pignon sign and delivering food to P.E.T. cart recipients.

On Tuesday, Pella Christian students took a trip to the citadel making memories and getting souvenirs along the way.

Members of the PC Winterim team continue to build relationships by painting a house, collecting Congo beans and playing with local children.

On the second day of their trip, the PC Winterim team begin their exploration of the Haitian culture.

On the second day of their trip, the PC Winterim team begin their exploration of the Haitian culture.

“All of us walked across even though it was quite scary for some of us…God works in our life, sometimes, through fear since growth happens outside of our comfort zone.”

“I can see possibilities. I have hope. Peace to you!”

“You can choose to see the mountains, the clouds, the sky. And you are reminded that, indeed, this is our Father’s world.”

“Besides the natural beauty, there is the beauty of the people…Everywhere you go, you are probably going to hear the laughing and squeals of children”