Haiti May 2010

Group finally arrives in Miami for flight to Haiti

Port Au Prince, Haiti from the air.

Loading up to go to camp

Arrive at camp

Camp

Home away from home

Church service Sunday morning

House damage where we were working.

Collasped house

Collasped building

Collasped building

Buying ice for camp

Tent city where people lived that lost housing.

Public transportation called Tap Tap.

You tap twice on the side to get them to stop.

Mom and her daughter pose for their picture.

Boys going to school.

UN soldiers from Brazil.

Praying and singing each day before we started work.

Digging the foundation trench.

Foundation ready to lay block.

Hand mixing cement.

Laying block.

Joshua taking time to share God's word.

Walls complete.  Family in front of house.

House warming gift of mirrors.

Its time to celebrate with snacks and drinks the completion.

Laschel was a big hit with her balloons.

What a trip.  We spent 36 hours trying to get to Haiti because of bad weather.  Our group was assigned to build a small 12X14 foot house to see what the overall cost of the house would be.  We were only able to get the walls up.  Someone else will finish the roof.  There are plans to build about 1,000 -2,000 of these little houses.  We were only able to see just a little of the damage which occurred in Haiti.  We did not have a chance to go into the center of town to see where the greatest amount of damage occurred.  So many have been left homeless or their house or so damaged they really are not safe to live in.  Many are afraid to stay in their homes and now live outside.  We saw many tent cities all around town and in the outlying areas away from town.  There is still extensive damage throughout the country.  While we were there, a group from Mississippi was doing some cleanup and found a body inside the rubble.  Haiti was already a very poor country, this will take them many years to get over this devastation.

Services at Concan Baptist Mission

Concan Baptist Mission

 

John & Glenda Wade

Dee Ann & Randy

Sunday Randy drew in the morning services at Concan Baptist Mission.
During Sunday School we told about mission work in Mexico.  
Then "dinner on the grounds" was absolutely delicious.  Concan has great cooks!

Frio River

Largest bald Cypress Tree in Texas

Revival in Burkeville, Texas

I will be holding revival services at Burkeville, Texas, Sunday - Wednesday, March 21-24.  This is Dee Ann's brother's church, Roy Parker, where he is the music director.  Those of you who know Roy knows how much he loves to sing, play the guitar and piano. 

Then the next Sunday, March 28, I will be drawing in Kirbyville and Call, Texas.

If you are in the area, call me and I can give you directions or times.  (956) 605-6118

Cozumel

Going to the ferry early in the morning

Ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel

Beach at Playa del Carmen

Cozumel

Our hotel room

The view from our window

Didier driving his rented Bug (NO brakes!)

Cruise ships in port

Chankanaab Eco park

Beautiful water

Didier getting ready to snorkel

Training dolphins

Training sea lion

One last day before we head back to Merida for what we really came down here for.  We have 4 more drawing services lined up.  But what an amazing place Cozumel is.  Such beautiful water.  I had the opportunity to go scuba diving which I haven't actually done since my parents gave me scuba diving lessons for graduation from high school.  The only diving I had done was salvage diving in water you couldn't see anything in.  It was so nice!  Please continue to pray the Lord will use the upcoming services to touch lives.

Merida spring 2010

Merida Christian business conference

Didier & Wayne

Question time

Drawing at the conference

Church services at Iglesia Bautistas Ebenezer

Baby dedication

Worship time

Touring the ruins at Tulum

Nature

Left for Merida on Feb 25, 2010.  We have done a business conference along with several drawings at different services.  Several decisions have been made.  Took some time to travel to Tulum to visit the Mayan ruins.  Will be back in Merida for 4 more drawings to be done.  Will give an update after returning home.  Please continue to pray for us. 

Guadalajara trip February 2010

In Tula, on our way to Guadalajara

Rattlesnakes and animal skins

Randy with a rattlesnake in a bottle

A live rattlesnake

No, we don't want to buy a live snake!

Eating Randy's favorite in Mexico, grilled chicken

with Brian and Rosalba

Clouds in the mountains

Beautiful mountains

Eating tortas in Guadalajara

Drawing at Rosalba's mother's house

Services at Primera Iglesia Bautista de Zapopan

Pastor & wife

Pricing hotels for future groups

Rosalba's mom, sister and Brian

On the road again...

This weekend we had three services; one in a home and two church services. There were around 9 decisions for Christ. One of the decisions was the grandmother of Rosalba's sister-in-law. They were so excited to see her make a decision for Christ. Rosalba's mom is very excited that some of her neighbors came to her house to see the drawings. She has been a great witness for over 33 years in her neighborhood. Some of her neighbors are looking for her for help with their problems. Since several of her neighbors made decisions for the Lord, she is now excited about beginning new discipleship classes for the new Christians.

Final plans are being made to return to Guadalajara in June with the motorcycle group. We are anticipating great things that the Lord will do. We also have numerous invitations to return for drawings.

January Chalk Art School

Chalk art school was good as usual.  I learned and practiced new drawings.  It sure was cold though.  I also got to draw at a couple of churches while in Gladewater. 

Matamoros services on 2-14-10

We were invited to draw for a church in Matamoros.  They were having special services because of Valentine's day. The special music was by Oscar Jesus who sings full time in the States and in Mexico.

We were glad to have friends from FBC Harlingen go with us, Matt and Ava.  It was a good worship service. 

long bridge wait

Went to visit a pastor in Mexico yesterday.  I waited in the bridge return line for 1 hour & 40 minutes because of Presidents Day.