But what were we doing near Cap-Haitien? There is a Kids Alive Village there, in Balan, that is taking care of orphans from the earthquake. The Kids Alive concept is good: bring kids who have no parents under the upbringing of Christian houseparents, living in a house type home, versus a dorm type home.
The team consisted of 11 members, nine of which are HCJB. There were six men, who built an additional school room, put up playground equipment, built laundry area shelters for the two houses that are finished already in the village, moving and compacting gravel for easier walking in the KA village. There are six other house families, with orphans, awaiting their homes in the village. The need was so great to house orphans, that these families are living in rented homes in the community.
The five women held health clinics, which were basically good health checks. Working with KA missionaries, Brent and Letitia Jefkins, as translators, as well as with Haitian staff, the women were able to provide basic eye screening, pulse, blood pressure, and overall head to to checks for about 130 students, and some staff. In addition, there was a baking day and Bible study, something Letitia already does with the eight house moms.
Jean and Anina loved working with the children, but the highlight, for Jean, was a community health class for parents. It was during that class time, that Jean was able to share the gospel with 40+ unbelieving community parents, whose children participate in the school program there. Each time Jean does a trip, she prays for an opportunity to personally present the gospel, and God answered once again. Please continue to pray for these parents living in Haiti and that their hearts will be ready to hear the good news as there is opportunity for them to hear.
