Trip Update

Hello everyone. Sorry it's been a few days since I last posted. After only one post in Haiti, we lost internet service and never got it back. The joy and unpredictability of third world countries! Our team just made it back to the States last night and we have some huge praises to report.

In four days of clinic, we were able to see almost 500 patients. It was incredible to be out in these remote villages in south Haiti and witness all the people coming out to be treated with free checkups and medicine. We had the opportunity to meet lots of interesting people and see some very sad cases. We were able to provide medical relief, even if only for a day, to lots of suffering people. We ask ourselves, was it worth it and the answer is, absolutely! These people deserve to have that relief, even if temporary. But beyond that, we were able to share with them that they have a hope and relief that is eternal and is found only in Jesus Christ. Before we started each clinic day, we would get all the patients together with our team and praise God in song and prayer. We wanted them to know why we came to Haiti to do this. We wanted them to see God's love in us. I John 4:19 says, "We love because he first loved us." That was our whole purpose in going. I would like to give a special thanks to the great team from Miller Evangelical Christian Union in Brooklyn for a great trip! They are what made the week so great!

God led us every step of the way, and nothing happens by accident. We had planned to return to Port au Prince on Sunday evening, and fly home on Monday morning. Upon arriving in Haiti, we learned that Sunday was election day, and that no one was allowed to travel on the road for safety reasons. This changed our plans in a big way by causing us to return to PAP a day early on Saturday. We were all disappointed because we had planned on spending all Saturday with our kids at the beach. Not knowing what plan God had in mind, we returned to PAP Saturday afternoon and planned to relax until Monday morning. Sunday afternoon, we learned why God had worked it out like this. We were introduced to a man that lived just up the street from the guesthouse where we were staying. His name is Jonas, and he invited me, Farrell and Andrew Burton, and Pastor Taitt (from NY) to visit his house. He showed us all around and then invited us in for Cokes. As we sat on his couch, he began to share with us about his life, and we could see that he was searching for something. We were able to share with him how Jesus is the something that can fill that void, and we all bowed our heads and Pastor Taitt led him to Christ! What a great final day of our trip. God makes no mistakes. Just a little love can change someone's life for eternity.

I ask you today, are you sharing that love with the people you meet? Let's try and not get so much in a hurry, that we don't see the people God puts in front of us. I pray that you will take the time to share His love. Remember, "We love because He first loved us."

God bless you all,
Steve

Update From Haiti

Hello again everyone. We are on day three and having a great trip in Haiti. Yesterday we held or first day of the medical clinic in Aquin and saw over 100 patients. We were able to treat them for various illnesses and pray with them after they were treated. God is doing some great things here. We have 3 more days of clinic and are getting ready to leave for our second location. Keep praying!

God bless you all,
Steve Horne

Off To Haiti

We will be taking a group of almost 30 to Haiti on Sunday night for a week long missions trip. This trip will have a huge medical emphasis as we will set up clinics in four different villages in four days. We will also be holding vacation Bible School meetings each night in our Youth Shack and these villages.

We have recently had lots of clothes, supplies, and money donated for our kids in Haiti. I cannot say enough how appreciative we all are for your giving. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! We couldn't do it without your support and prayers.

I hope to do an ongoing update several times during our trip to let you all know how the Lord is working. Of course, this will depend on internet access, which is very sparse in Haiti. Check back next week to see if this works out!

Thanks again for everything and God bless you all!

Steve Horne
Project 127 Haiti