Children's Hope: January Mission Teams!

Joy and Tommy returned to Jacmel on Jan. 2 and from the sounds of things, they were glad to be back home. Joy sent me a text that said "Home Sweet Alabama House." On their trip back to Jacmel, they were accompanied by a team from FBC, Mtg. which consisted of FBC's Community Minister, Jane Ferguson, FBC's Nehemiah Center's Director, Rhonda Thompson, Rhonda's two children (Austin and Morgan), and Mike and Kathy Talley. This team was able to celebrate Christmas with our 23 kids at Children's Hope.

As this team was headed back to Mtg., a group of four men from the Mendocino/Comptche area of Northern California were on their way to Jacmel. This team is made up of Doug, Matt, Judah and Will from the Chapel of the Redwoods. As you may recall, Doug (Moyer) has been to Jacmel numerous times and "filled in" for Charley during Martie's last hip replacement surgery/recovery. Doug and the team all have special skills and were able to jump right in at the construction site of Children's Hope.

This team will be at the Alabama House focused on construction through Jan. 26. We are so grateful for their sacrifice of being away from family and careers. They will work many long and hot days and will face many construction challenges during their time in Jacmel. However, they will bring glory to the Father through their service and love.

Another team of three men arrived today. This team consists of Kim Reed, Danny Roper and Sam Reed from Gainsville, GA (Mayfield BC). Kim is no stranger to Jacmel either having been there many times to help with construction and to offer his expertise. This team will also be focused on construction of CH over the next seven days. We are thankful to Kim and his family who have been so involved with CH over the last couple of years.

Last but certainly not least, a team from Hepzibah BC arrived at the Alabama House today also. More info on them in next post. CH is so thankful for the teams that arrive at the AH ready to work and help meet needs of many Haitians. We are thankful that God allows us to be a part of His work!

Please be in prayer for Charley, Martie, and Jessica as they tie up loose ends getting ready to move to Haiti permanently. They will return Sunday, Jan. 20th. This is an exciting time for them but also challenging.