Raise the Roof

Raise the Roof

God's brilliant sky created the perfect backdrop for working hand in hand.
 
Motivated to "raise the roof," the Passe Pilon congregation worked along side Erie Christian, First Christian Kissimmee, and Pam Fields of IMPACT Church to make worship possible under a new roof!
 
This dynamic team constructed a roof, built 20 benches for two churches, led VBS, and distributed dresses and hygiene kits to members of the community. People from the church arrived each day to help sand, paint, load materials, and pick up nails.
 
One parishioner was overheard asking, "Who will be here early on Sunday to get the best seat in the house?"
 
A huge thank you to all who participated and supported the efforts to make this project a reality. "Truss" in the Lord!

Canaan Kings Kick off on Home Field
 
The team from CAD orphanage played Canaan Kings for the first time on Canaan's home field. The wind was whipping and it made the play difficult but that did not keep the spirits of the HOME teams down.
 
More than one hundred from the community came to cheer for the Kings! The guest of honor was Coach Alix's mom, who lives in the Canaan community. The victory went to CAD (6 to 3), but the Kings left the field proudly and are motivated for a rematch!
 
Congratulations to the players and coaches of both teams. HOME teams rock!

HOME Welcomes Bully Robenson
 
Bully has been part of the HOME ministry from the beginning as a prayer warrior and volunteer. We welcome him as a permanent member of the staff as logistics and transportation coordinator. We can't wait until he has his own HOME team soccer club as well!
 
His ability to see and reach out to the children and elderly is a special gift. Keep Bully in your prayers as he extends his responsibilities and grows his ministry.
 
Thanks, Bully, for sharing your heart along with that infectious smile!

Open the Eyes of My Heart
 
Our work was physical. Loading. Hammering. Sawing and sewing. So many action verbs, but none that capture the spirit of why we were really there. You see, amidst the lumber and the nails were the people - Haitian and American, young and old, speaking English and Kreyol. Differences unified in the name of Jesus.
 
It's the tender but powerful moments that aren't captured in a photo that fill and grow you. These are the moments that pull your mind back to Haiti and keep your lips in prayer for the brothers and sisters afar with whom you've shared your heart.
 
Singing "Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord" with a blind woman
Teaching a deaf/mute little boy how to use sandpaper and a hammer
Tasting fresh coconut delivered to the worksite by an old woman as a demonstration of gratitude
Praying with a wife whose husband doesn't know God
Giggling with little girls as they proudly modeled their new dresses
Sharing tears with a young mother who recently lost her child
Hugging a joyful a father who was excited to have hand-me-down clothes to wear to to church
 
It is a blessing to witness the HOME team, Pepe, Alix, Jusme, and Billy take every opportunity to touch "the least of these" with the power of touch, smiles, and love - the universal language.
 
Thank you, Lord, for allowing us to be a small part of your work. We pray that each time the beautiful members of the Passe Pilon community see their new roof they will be reminded of You and Your Perfect Love.