86 and Sunny

It's hard to believe but in two short days, we will be basking in the sun in Haiti!  The report we received today is that it's 86 and sunny.  Sounds great since it's cold and drizzly here in NoVA!  But of course, we aren't going to Haiti for the nice weather, we are going to serve and share God's love with others.

Our team is looking forward to another great servant trip.  This year's team consists of returning members Greer Putnam (leader extraordinaire), Tom DeMik, Paul Swicord, Jim Lofgren, Christine Payne, Richard Finger, and me (Sarah Finger).  Joining our team are Dave Siebert, and Chris and Diane Brody.

We ask that you keep us in your thoughts and prayers while we are away.  Below is a daily list of prayers to include in your prayer time.

Saturday, January 19, Day 1

Heavenly Father, we pray for the safe early morning departure and safe arrival of St. John’s Servant Team to Port-au-Prince and Hope House. Open all hearts and minds to the needs of others, that with eagerness, energy and joy your love may be lavished on the children and people of Haiti.
 
Sunday, January 20, Day 2

Pray that the churches in Haiti will be filled to capacity with children, their families, friends, and neighbors and that the word of God will speak to them.
 
Monday, January 21, Day 3

Heavenly Father, we pray for the safe early morning departure and safe arrival of St. John’s Servant Team to Port-au-Prince and Hope House. Open all hearts and minds to the needs of others, that with eagerness, energy and joy your love may be lavished on the children and people of Haiti.
 
Tuesday, January 22, Day 4

Pray that Jesus will help us to practice hospitality to strangers and that God may bless the prayers of his people and assist us to model Christ in humble service. Pray for the Little Children of Jesus orphanage, both for the severely mentally and physically handicapped children and their staff who care for them. Ask that the Lord would provide for their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and that we will see the love of Christ working through them.
 
Wednesday, January 23, Day 5

Pray for the government and leaders of Haiti, that they will work to provide security, economic and political stability, and hope for their country and people according to the will of the Lord.

Thursday, January 24, Day 6

Pray for the donors and volunteers to the Lazarus Project, that they will pray for our neighbors in need in Haiti, and for them to understand the importance of sharing time, talent, and treasure.

Friday, January 25, Day 7

Pray for Haitian children and their families that their hearts will be opened to the Good News of Jesus Christ. Also, please pray for Bert and Roberta Anderson, the VOH Haiti Directors, and their staff.

Saturday, January 26, Day 8
 
Pray for the safe return of the SJLC group to northern Virginia and for good health for all.