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“Visiting these people made me feel really grateful for all that I have, including a family that helps me.”

Nine-year-old, AJ Brand, tells of the adventures he shared with his team climbing up Mt. Pignon.

“To me, it is a great reminder that I can choose to go with Jesus and glorify Him with my work every day.”

“Am I living a life that represents Jesus for who He is? Am I sharing the Gospel at every opportunity? Are we, the church, offering hope and relief from earthly and spiritual suffering? “

“Once again, we all felt so blessed that Jesus had used us to bless one of his children.”

“When asked what she did to make a living, she replied that she relied on her faith that God would provide. We were blessed have been part of His plan.”

“The smiles on their faces reminded me why Christ himself was so fond of ‘the little ones.'”

“I expected to find spiders here, but what I found was God at work…This land is not infested with spiders, it is abundant with people desiring to show God’s love.”

“It was amazing to see the culture of Haiti and how different it is from what we’re used to”

“We came with the intent of blessing others, but I know we were blessed in return tenfold!”

“To visit Haiti is to love the Haitians. In addition to fresh paint and new trees, we’ll leave behind pieces of our hearts.”

“…Where the first thing you and your co-workers do each day, is to pray for and encourage each other! You can’t help but have a good day!”

“Every time we stopped to visit a family to bless THEM, they blessed US!”

“In the midst of the sadness and poverty, God’s artistry and presence was in living color before us.”

“Establishing these very personal connections, makes the trip so meaningful…But knowing that many of them are praying for us, too, is a blessing beyond my ability to describe.”

“We are here to share God’s love and mercy, and His forgiveness that is offered to every last one of us.”

“….the little boy kept Seth in the game even though he had just sat down. Maybe [the boy] just wanted as many playmates as possible, maybe he did not want Seth to feel excluded after being excluded himself.”

“If suddenly our source of income was gone, hunger was common, and survival today was a question, would we still declare [God] is good? “

Team members from Fresno Bible Church visit an orphanage and seek to find connection with the children there.

“God willing these will grow into strong plants… giving [Haitians] another safe and reliable source of food and income.”

The team from Iowa State spends the day at Many Hands for Haiti’s campus continuing to grow in relationships with people and learn more about Many Hand’s programs.

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.