Dumay - Oct 4-11

   A group of 12 from Hamilton, OH worked along with the Haitian team to put up 5 houses between rainshowers in the village of Dumay this week. On Sunday they were able to dedicate 3 of the houses that were completely finished and it was moving to see the joy on the faces of the families that would be moving into these homes.  (Dedication of the home is very important to the Haitian family and they will not move in until that has been done.) The group was also able to worship with the villagers in church and this particular Sunday they were having communion. One of the work-campers (a nurse) recounts that she was a very moved at this point in the service when “the wine” was served in pill dispenser cups. She said she would always think of Haiti when dispensing medicine in pill dispenser cups.  Wow! What symbolism in this “pill dispenser cup”! It’s an “ordinary” reminder of Jesus’ “extraordinary” sacrifice and healing. While used in serving others in the work place, it can also be a reminder to pray for our Haitian brothers and sisters.