Pastor Souffrance came to see us yesterday. He had a burning fever, which was probably malaria, and we treated him. He also told us a very sad story. On Saturday, one of his faithful church members (a lady) was dying, and they had no vehicle to transport her. He hired several men to carry her out of Peyi Pouri on a stretcher – which is quite a feat! They went to the hospital, and she died that evening. He then had to pay several men to carry her body all the way back to Peyi Pouri. When he returned to Peyi Pouri, he found out that thieves had stolen the batteries out of the “Peyi Pouri Cross” that shines all night. He said they “prayed for the thieves and asked God to forgive them and bless them.” He is a much better person than I am! Sherry
“But without FAITH, it is IMPOSSIBLE to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that HE IS, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 – People make faith so complicated. It is simply believing that your “Father will do what He says he will do,” and that if you “jump,” He will catch you! His arms are always wide open! Sherry
This sweet girl is named Jesula. Her father was a witch doctor. Her mother was given to the witch doctor (her father); by another man as payment of money he owed the witch doctor. The witch doctor accepted Jesus at one of our Mobile Medical Clinics. He burned all of his “Voodoo stuff,” and then his madamn also accepted Jesus. They were married and had “Jesula.” However, out of fear that the baby would die, her mother did not want to raise her and brought her to us at Love A Child. Little Jesula is one of our “sweeties.” Sherry
On November 14-21, Love A Child will be conducting a Mobile Medical Clinic in the mountains of Savaan Pit, Haiti. We still need several medical professionals to help with this clinic. If you are not a medical professional and want to “jump right in” with this team, please contact Shar at 239-210-6107. We are going “to the regions beyond!” Sherry
You might remember Kristela’s story. Her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother were all deeply involved with Voodoo. When her mother was pregnant with Kristela, she came to our Mobile Medical Clinic in Savaan Pit as she was dying. We could do little for her medically, but we prayed and she accepted Jesus. Eight days later, her mother died after giving birth to Kristela. Her father brought Kristela down to our orphanage and left her with us. She is a real “tomboy,” but she’s “ours!” (Smile.) Sherry
“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you…” Philippians 1:3 – As we serve God and the people here in Haiti, not a day goes by that we don’t remember and give thanks to God for the many dedicated partners that we have that make it possible for us to do the work God has called us to do. We love you so much! Bobby and Sherry
We are so thankful for a $500 donation that came in this afternoon for Shalken’s medical trip to the States! Praise God! Shalken has to go to Findlay, Ohio to see a special dermatologist. Barbara MacMannis, our Medical Administrator of the Jesus Healing Center, will fly with him. We needed $3,600, but now we need $3,100. He leaves on October 28th. If God is leading you to help, please call Rad at 239-210-6107 at our Love A Child office tomorrow morning. God bless you, Sherry
You may know the story of little Shalken and his painful tumors. He is in desperate need to see a doctor in the States. He needs to leave Haiti on October 28th. The airfare for both Shalken and our Medical Administrator Barbara will be $2,400. Adding in a motel and food, the trip total will be $3,600. If anyone has a burden to sponsor this trip or part of it, please respond to Rad at 239-210-6107. God bless you and thank you on behalf of Shalken. Sherry
Carlos, Sherry and I have arrived home safely at our Love A Child Orphanage. We loved all the hugs and kisses! David George and Jesse Ostrander left the Dominican Republic this morning and are flying back home to the States. We thank you for praying that we would all have a safe trip. Bobby and Sherry
Carlos, Sherry and I left at 4:20 AM this morning from the Dominican Republic to drive to Haiti. It will take us about eight hours. We will see all of our children soon… Lord willing! Bobby
