Winding down?

It has been a whirlwind the last two days! Saying goodbye, again, is never easy. But first, some news from yesterday. We started the day at the church in Faugasse where we trained a group of young adults to be leaders for their upcoming VBS. They were glad to use some of the games and songs and material from the VBS that we did. It was super collaboration to be able to receive instructions from the Haitians last week and then to help them this week. I love this model... Sharing information and materials in order to advance kingdom work. From there we walked through the woods (a lovely path I have never been on before) to a music school. There were lots of kids there (over 100) learning to play instruments in private, semi private and band style classrooms. I had the opportunity to play a soprano sax that was brand new from UNICEF. I have no idea what key it is, but for sure it wasn't in the B flat key that I was reading the music in! Haha. Several of the kids from around the area were there and greeted me warmly. I enjoyed playing instruments with them! 

After that, we went to a new location on a mountain top to hold another Bible lesson. Several kids were already there waiting for us. This group was a little more unruly than previous groups, but candy is a universal tamer! We talked about God as the creator of all things. It was a beautiful spot, especially as the sun began to set. Afterwards, I walked over the mountain path following my new friend James (a 15 year old boy with the sweetest spirit I've ever seen... Well, maybe besides Tim). We went to visit and say goodbye to two of the families that I am close to. It was a bit tough managing the terrain in the dark, as well as sidestepping the poop piles... But we did just fine. 

One of the other reasons for the visit was to talk with the school committee about a young orphan who would like to enroll in our school. Between last nights conversations, and today's ( which, without going into tremendous detail, we're filled with moments too special to call coincidental), I believe the girl will be taken care of. Thank you God.

Today we visited with another couple who recently accepted Jesus. They will be getting married on our next visit! Two weddings in a year! How special! We did some measuring for wedding clothes and bands... I think when I come again I need to bring a measuring tape! My notes look like this: bottom of knees touch top of my knees... Top of my head to bottom of his chin, etc! Afterwards, we looked at a lovely piece of land on a hillside, facing the mountains, with plenty of level ground below for playing fields. Who knows what the Lord might have planned.

As we waited for a special ride to Port Salut, I got to hear about more Holy Spirit work. A young man who has always been closed to the gospel wanted to talk about it this morning. He had never heard of the good news, and was captivated! Pray for the Spirit to continue working in his life. God is setting this place on fire!

Tonight I missed the Bible lesson with the teenagers. Actually, I guess a bunch of kids showed up, not just teens. They had a wonderful time and heard a story of David, with a cliffhanging ending that shall only be revealed next week. I heard it was one of the best meetings yet. I'm so sad to have missed it. But, I was preparing for another visit that we had tonight with an older man. He knows Jesus, knows He cares for him and looks out for him, but won't change his deceptive ways because he thinks it is the only way he can support his family. We prayed the Spirit would move in his heart, and I believe He did. I look forward to hearing more about his journey as I return again.  He gave me a gift of lovely avocados as we left. Yum!

off to bed now to prepare for the final journey home tomorrow. We leave early and get back around midnight. Pray for uneventful travels and a good night sleep, and joy for all the Lord allowed us to be a part of this past month.