Friday, February 1, 2019

Snow Today. Haiti Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is the big day! We are off to Haiti early tomorrow morning. Members of this year's team are Greer Putnam; Jim Lofgren; Paul, Alli, and Tim Swicord; Tara, Cassie, and Paul Signet; Sarah Finger; Richard Finger; Scott Putnam; Lisa and William Marik; Ken Lorang; and Mary Catherine Meehan.  We are looking forward to a great week of serving together!

Below are daily prayers you can use while we are gone:

February 2019 Lazarus Project-Haiti Servant Mission Team Prayer Tent

Our servant team posts a blog at the end of each day highlighting that day’s experiences.  You’re invited to follow us at http://stjohnshaititrip.blogspot.com/.  ***Prayers are requested for the specific servant team members listed on each day below.***

Saturday, February 2nd,
Pray that the SLJC Haitian Team safely travels to Port-Au-Prince and Hope House and the February weather in DC is favorable for their departure.  Pray for the political and spiritual leaders of Haiti to continue to work against corruption and greed in both business and government activities and improve the stability of the country for all people.  Pray also for the people affected by the summers’ hurricanes.
*** Sarah Finger, Richard Finger, Jim Lofgren, Kenneth Lorang, Mary Meehan, Lisa Marik, William Marik, Greer Putnam, Scott Putnam, Cassie Signet, Paul Signet, Tara Signet, Alli Swicord, Paul Swicord, Tim Swicord***

Sunday, February 3rd - church
Pray for the Haitian churches spreading the Word of God in the services and good works toward those in need.  Pray for the pastors and other spiritual leaders that the Word of God continues to embolden these Disciples of Christ and bring Christ to those in need.  Pray that the parents are also moved knowing God’s Word to work at home and with the churches to raise their children in God.
***Sarah Finger, Richard Finger ***

Monday, February 4th – Community VBS, work project
Pray for the staff at the Village of Hope School, including teachers, administrative personnel, and all that contribute to a Christian, safe, and productive environment for the students.  Pray for the students that they may be blessed in their learning, both academic and in Christian education, so that they can grow into adults and contributors to the Haitian society and lead the country into a better future.

***Jim Lofgren, Kenneth Lorang ***

Tuesday, February 5th– VOH school VBS, work project
Pray for the Village of Hope Health Center and the dedicated staff of doctors, nurses, aids, and helpers. Pray for healing for those who are ill and seek help from the Health Center. Pray that the Health Center continues to educate the Haitian parents in the surrounding neighbors to learn good health habits for their children. Pray that the Health Center continues to receive supplies and donations to treat those in need. *** Mary Meehan, Lisa Marik ***

Wednesday, February 6th- Community VBS, work project
Pray for the staff at the Village of Hope School, including teachers, administrative personnel, and all that contribute to a Christian, safe, and productive environment for the students.  Pray for the students that they may be blessed in their learning, both academic and in Christian education, so that they can grow into adults and contributors to the Haitian society and lead the country into a better future.
*** William Marik, Greer Putnam ***

Thursday, February 7th- Community VBS, work project
Pray and give thanks for the donors and volunteers for the Village of Hope as well as all other missions in Haiti.   Pray that all who are in Christ understand the need for such donors and volunteers and these donors and volunteers are supported by all in the good works that they do serving our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
*** Scott Putnam, Cassie Signet, ***

Friday, February 8th – LCJ
Pray for the orphanage of the Little Children of Jesus, including the dedicated staff that serves the children through God’s love. Pray for all the children at the orphanage that their lives are improved both in the spirit and body by the help of the able servants of the Lord working at the orphanage. Pray they continue to receive support from donors and volunteers so it can continue helping these Little Children of Jesus
*** Paul Signet, Tara Signet ***

Saturday, February 9th
Pray for the safe return of the SJLC Haitian team and that their faith has grown during their servant trip to Haiti.   Pray for continued strength and discernment for the VOH Haiti Directors. Pray that others will be so moved in Christ by the team’s example to support this mission in future years.

*** Alli Swicord, Paul Swicord, Tim Swicord ***

1 comment:

  1. It is 19 degrees in NOVA!!!!! Safe travels and Godspeed. Thank you all for serving.

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