Prayer request:
• The Lord’s purpose fulfilled
• Souls to be blessed
• Patience and perseverance throughout the team
Praises:• Around 15ish souls were saved today, praise God
• Safety
• The presence of the Lord at the Crusade
Update:
Whoa, I don’t even know where to start. This trip has been indescribable, and there is so much to take in. Today was our last medical clinic, and we had the most patients so far, 560 praise the Lord. All week long I have felt the call to lead prayer during the clinics, and Jesus pulled me to it today. I had the opportunity to pray with the patients before they entered the clinic, and the experience was so incredible. I was nervous, but I asked that it would be Christ speaking instead of Jana’s words. A peace filled my spirit as I cast my worries upon Him and thanks to Enoch’s and Debbie’s encouragement. I would ask what I could specifically pray over them about; most were physical ailments but there were a few who had requests concerning their spiritual walks. I would then ask if Jesus was in their hearts, and the majority of them confidently said yes. There were four Haitians that an interpreter named Youonel (spelling?) and I were able to say the sinners prayer with thanks to the glory of God. The Haitians would share every possible physical grievance; it was so exhausting. I would be shocked and heart broken as a daughter would tell me that her father abuses her, and I would immediately move on to a woman who suffers continuous ailments. There was little time to dwell on the tragedies, and I only did it for a couple hours. It was such a blessing to hear the sincerity in their prayers and praises, and their attitudes were inspiring. I thank God for giving me the opportunity to be blessed by the Haitian people and for God’s plan to unravel.
Almost two months ago, Pastor Greg did a sermon on his experience in Haiti. This was actually the day I committed to honor the Lord’s calling to come to Haiti. Throughout the sermon he shared the fact that he was led to put all his efforts toward organizing a way for a young translator to make it to the states for schooling. Today was the first time I connected the dots to Pastor Greg. His name is Junior, and he’s been with our team all week long. He has a strong heart for the Lord and always has a smile on his face. I was blessed as we had a talk today about waiting on the Lord. We discussed how difficult it can be to have patience, but that things don’t work out if we rush God’s plan. He is a good man and I pray for the Lord’s will to be done throughout Pastor Greg’s efforts.
The crusade has been one of my favorite parts throughout the entire week. It’s held at a location which was once a park, but has been transformed into a tent site. As soon as you step off the bus you are met with many Haitian children who hug you and kiss you and squeal. The people are all absolutely beautiful, the most natural beauty I have seen in such magnitude. And oh the worshipping! I only wish our churches back home worshipped with such sincerity and enthusiasm. Everyone is dancing, jumping, singing, shouting, waving their arms, stomping their feet, and clapping their hands. Some might think it is too showy and possibly even disgraceful, but to me it is beauty and a way for such hurting people to surrender it all to Him. Once the sermon begins I would have up to four children in my lap. Tonight I held a three year old little girl who was completely knocked out. Once it is over, all the children and some of the women would usher us back to our bus, while holding hands and giving kisses. I don’t know if the children have parents or anyone to hold them, so I hold them and touch them as much as possible to give them the most loving. Even if they have caring parents, it is still the perfect and easiest opportunity to share God’s love and compassion. In Haiti, one will overcome all concerns about germs and dirt as it is impossible to not hold and squeeze and dirty little girl whose hands are sticky and nose is running. They don’t realize it, but they are blessing me in the same sense, if not more. I thank Jesus everyday for giving me the blessings and opportunity to come on this trip, and I am sad to see it is coming to an end. However, I am certain that the effects will forever change my life and hopefully the lives which surround me. Thanks to all those who have been praying and those who have contributed financially, you are also necessary and important members of this team.
God Bless,
Jana Harrison
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