In partnership with VOC and Amherst Bible Church, we began our journey to O’Hare Airport with 3 vehicles and happy face.
The flight went well and we arrived in Porte au Prince late Tuesday afternoon. Pastor Lavaud met us at the airport and we left for Hinche. We arrived late Tuesday evening.
Wednesday we began our day making 1,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. We distributed our sandwiches at the Rhode School. Pastor Derek (with Lavaud translating) shared the Bible story from John 6, ‘Jesus is the Bread of Life’. After the students received sandwiches, the adult community also came to the school and were fed, spiritually and physically. Our afternoons continued with visits to the neighboring area were we shared sandwiches.
Wednesday evening a worship service was being held at Lavaud’s church and we were delighted to hand out sandwiches to them.
Thursday we visited two schools in Hinche and shared how Christ wanted not only to care for the need of 5,000 bellies, but more importantly, He wanted to feed the emptiness in their souls, with His Life. The students listened well, enjoyed the sandwiches and sang songs with us. After lunch, we visited the neighborhoods. We would stop the truck, begin to sing to draw a crowd, and then precede to teach John 6. Pastor Lavaud would translate for Pastor Derek. We would leave them with sandwiches and candy. Evening allowed us to visit the adult night classes at Lavaud’s school and share sandwiches with the students.
Friday morning we went to visit homes of the members of Lavaud’s church, sharing a prayer and dropping off sandwiches and candy.
Throughout these days we were continually making the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to supply for the need of the day ahead.
Friday brought about a wonderful lesson in canning tomatoes for the staff in Lavaud’s kitchen. In the afternoon we were able to visit the prison. We were searched and then allowed to pass out sandwiches to several cells. The men were in small quarters. No sunshine was allowed in this area. It was dismal and yet we had received many thanks for the bread that was passed through these cell doors. We had laminated John 6:35 onto small cards that were also given to these men. Upon leaving the prison, there was a group of 20 inmates doing chores. Pastor Derek was allowed to speak to them with Lavaud translating and Praise God! 6 men asked Jesus Christ to be their personal Savior!
We returned to Lavaud’s compound and enjoyed another wonderful supper. In the evening we brought sandwiches to the worship service.
Saturday began with preparation of sandwiches for Sylveus and Lineda’s wedding. The wedding was a very happy time for us. How honored we were to share in this blessed union! Part of our team had been busy making decorated cakes for the ceremony. Others hung balloons. And yet another group was filling the gift bags for the Teacher party that was to be held on Sunday.
Sunday began with yet another delicious breakfast, then onto church. When service ended, we handed out sandwiches. After lunch we went to the orphanage. We brought balls, balloons, jump ropes. The children enjoyed everything! Later we prepared for the Teacher Party. Once again, the Teachers were delighted with their school supplies, toiletries and their gift bag of food.
Monday morning, peanut butter sandwiches were prepared for our trip to Demarche.
Two vehicles brought us to the village. Upon arrival the tie rod broke on the truck. This was amazing that God had kept us safe through out the dangerous twists of the road; it could have been fatal if the tie rod would have broken on the way to the village. The school children greeted us with a welcome song and then we proceeded to the field that belonged to Lavaud’s Father. We handed out 600 scarves and 100+ hats for the men. Over 700 people were here. Pastor Derek preached with Michael translating. He then led the group in song. Michael was also our photographer for the week. Sandwiches and candy were handed out. Balloons were filled and made into shapes and hats. Balls were given and it was a fruitful time. Due to the truck break down, all 20 of us made it back to Hinche either on top or in the van by night fall.
Tuesday morn, with many good byes, we left for the Porte au Prince Airport.
Hmm, you may be wondering?? Did the team reach the goal of 5,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches? Indeed! Just as God does His work, it is over and above!
5,067 Sandwiches
“Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen” Ephesians 3:20, 21
Written By
Lynn Snyder
The flight went well and we arrived in Porte au Prince late Tuesday afternoon. Pastor Lavaud met us at the airport and we left for Hinche. We arrived late Tuesday evening.
Wednesday we began our day making 1,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. We distributed our sandwiches at the Rhode School. Pastor Derek (with Lavaud translating) shared the Bible story from John 6, ‘Jesus is the Bread of Life’. After the students received sandwiches, the adult community also came to the school and were fed, spiritually and physically. Our afternoons continued with visits to the neighboring area were we shared sandwiches.
Wednesday evening a worship service was being held at Lavaud’s church and we were delighted to hand out sandwiches to them.
Thursday we visited two schools in Hinche and shared how Christ wanted not only to care for the need of 5,000 bellies, but more importantly, He wanted to feed the emptiness in their souls, with His Life. The students listened well, enjoyed the sandwiches and sang songs with us. After lunch, we visited the neighborhoods. We would stop the truck, begin to sing to draw a crowd, and then precede to teach John 6. Pastor Lavaud would translate for Pastor Derek. We would leave them with sandwiches and candy. Evening allowed us to visit the adult night classes at Lavaud’s school and share sandwiches with the students.
Friday morning we went to visit homes of the members of Lavaud’s church, sharing a prayer and dropping off sandwiches and candy.
Throughout these days we were continually making the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to supply for the need of the day ahead.
Friday brought about a wonderful lesson in canning tomatoes for the staff in Lavaud’s kitchen. In the afternoon we were able to visit the prison. We were searched and then allowed to pass out sandwiches to several cells. The men were in small quarters. No sunshine was allowed in this area. It was dismal and yet we had received many thanks for the bread that was passed through these cell doors. We had laminated John 6:35 onto small cards that were also given to these men. Upon leaving the prison, there was a group of 20 inmates doing chores. Pastor Derek was allowed to speak to them with Lavaud translating and Praise God! 6 men asked Jesus Christ to be their personal Savior!
We returned to Lavaud’s compound and enjoyed another wonderful supper. In the evening we brought sandwiches to the worship service.
Saturday began with preparation of sandwiches for Sylveus and Lineda’s wedding. The wedding was a very happy time for us. How honored we were to share in this blessed union! Part of our team had been busy making decorated cakes for the ceremony. Others hung balloons. And yet another group was filling the gift bags for the Teacher party that was to be held on Sunday.
Sunday began with yet another delicious breakfast, then onto church. When service ended, we handed out sandwiches. After lunch we went to the orphanage. We brought balls, balloons, jump ropes. The children enjoyed everything! Later we prepared for the Teacher Party. Once again, the Teachers were delighted with their school supplies, toiletries and their gift bag of food.
Monday morning, peanut butter sandwiches were prepared for our trip to Demarche.
Two vehicles brought us to the village. Upon arrival the tie rod broke on the truck. This was amazing that God had kept us safe through out the dangerous twists of the road; it could have been fatal if the tie rod would have broken on the way to the village. The school children greeted us with a welcome song and then we proceeded to the field that belonged to Lavaud’s Father. We handed out 600 scarves and 100+ hats for the men. Over 700 people were here. Pastor Derek preached with Michael translating. He then led the group in song. Michael was also our photographer for the week. Sandwiches and candy were handed out. Balloons were filled and made into shapes and hats. Balls were given and it was a fruitful time. Due to the truck break down, all 20 of us made it back to Hinche either on top or in the van by night fall.
Tuesday morn, with many good byes, we left for the Porte au Prince Airport.
Hmm, you may be wondering?? Did the team reach the goal of 5,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches? Indeed! Just as God does His work, it is over and above!
5,067 Sandwiches
“Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen” Ephesians 3:20, 21
Written By
Lynn Snyder
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