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“… through it all God has a perfect plan and the worst thing we could do is question His wisdom…”

The Kraal team writes about their experience in Haiti and a word they feel sums up their time there so far, community.

“What can you say about leadership to people who are already so much stronger than any of us?”

“We were provided opportunities to work alongside inspiring nurses that will impact our practice in the United States for a lifetime by keeping the idea of community close to heart and igniting our passion to fulfill our dreams of nursing.”

“As everyone shook hands, you could hear the laughter when they found glitter on their hands that had been passed around.”

“One by one, we can…remind them that they’re fearfully and wonderfully made and they’re worthy of this beautiful love that our Father in heaven so freely gives to us. “

“the team was challenged to embrace the discomfort of stepping out of their comfort zones…”

“Moments that in the waiting or the unexpected, unplanned schedule, God is waiting for us.”

“It was so awesome to be a part of God’s bigger plan for these families and on this Valentine’s Day…”

It is so much more than just giving stuff, it’s giving yourself, building relationships, being Jesus with skin on.

“The one that stuck out the most, was an elderly man who said God provides and I trust in him.”

“A few of my favorite things about my Haiti experience so far…”

First impressions of Haiti from our first day is that Haiti has many beautiful features with the ocean and rugged mountains as well as beautiful people. But, Haiti is also a harsh, difficult, hard place to live.

“It’s very difficult to put it into words…If you’re interested, please ask. Grab a chair. It might take awhile.”

“God’s amazing artistry is on full display in Haiti! “

“The toddler’s eyes lit up when they gave him a small soccer ball, and his mother’s eyes lit up when she saw the Bible!”

“they responded that they were running “Pou Jezi” (For Jesus).”

“Pulling roots, blowing up balloons, painting and building, today we were living examples of Many Hands make light work!”

“We each bring a unique set of skills and knowledge to the team. Like pieces of a puzzle, we don’t know yet how we will all fit together, or what the picture will look like when we’re finished.”

“Lucia taught us a song in Creole that helped us put together some new words and phrases in ways that we can remember, which has been very helpful when we attempt to communicate in the community.”

“The Way team has taken full advantage of all the opportunities to start forming friendships as they go about their activities. This group is open to learning and ask many wonderful questions about Haitian culture.”

“It was so fun to share this experience with them and at the same time learn about their culture and what is similar and different to ours.”

“…enjoyed their day in Haiti with three unique families as they invested time, manpower, and relationships to create lasting memories…”

“These young people were caring and respectful as they momentarily entered the lives of those with struggles much different from their own.”

“The young people participated in several hands-on culture experiences to understand more of life in Haiti.”

“These students participated in a foretaste of heaven as they worshipped and prayed to the Creator of All alongside others of a different tongue and background”

“From mountain views to water plants to games of duck, duck, goose, this team has shown an amazingly positive attitude towards seeing other ways of life.”

The Pella Christian High School team enter each new experience excited to help out and willing to learn about the Haitian culture.

Grant Alsum and Trenton Keuning share a quick update on the team’s first experiences on the ground in Haiti.