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Report from the Field
Even before I left for Haiti, I was trying to prepare myself for the poverty and brokenness I would encounter while I was there; but there was no possible way! When I saw the streets covered in trash, the faces of people showed defeat, it was almost too much to handle. But, while we were riding to the compound on our way back from the airport, as we smiled at the children and people of Haiti, I no longer saw sadness but instead joy and hope. As the week went on, we began to see lives transformed, and we saw the church of Haiti take on the role of leadership and intercede for their country. The night before we were leaving, I was gripped with sadness; I had seen what God had done, but I felt like the job wasn’t finished, we still had more work to do, more people to reach! God began speaking to me, that we should walk in victory, not defeat, not only in what He had done, but all He was planning to do! He continued to tell me to plan a Purity Conference when I got back. I had this indescribable feeling of urgency, but a hope and excitement of how God was going to use me when I got back to America. This trip has really just shown me so much of who God is! It has humbled me, and made me fall in love with God all over again. There will always be a place in my heart for the people of Haiti, and they will continue to be in my prayers. Someday, if in the Lord’s future for me, I would love to return to see all the great things He had done since August of 2009! - Rachel
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Blake & Pastor Ashley