No matter what the world throws at us today or tomorrow, we must remember “who we are,” “who we serve,” and “who we must account to.”

Even when we are treated badly or don’t feel like helping someone, the love of God constrains us…

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Gal. 6:9

Every day, you have a chance to do good, even if it is a kind word to someone who may need your kind word today. We must “keep on keeping on” because Jesus is coming for us!

Sherry

Daniel is one of three sets of twins we have at our Love A Child Children’s Home. He and his sister were supposed to be triplets, but due to his mother giving birth in a mud home with no doctor, one twin, along with his mother, both died.

Daniel was the smaller and weaker of the two twins and almost died. Daniel loves his twin sister Daniella more than anything in the world. He is very protective of her and she protects him. They are both in their last year of school I believe… or, it could be their next to last year. Daniel wants to be a mechanic, but he has major eye problems. We just sent him to the doctor to get glasses to see if that would help, but if not, we may have to take him to the Dominican Republic to make sure he does not have an eye disease. He always has trouble with one eye.

Daniel is quiet, sweet, and not athletic. He studies all the time… He is a hard worker and will do whatever he is asked… I say, “Thank God for a teen without an attitude!” I love those kinds! Daniel is a devout Christian, and wants to be a mechanic! We love this kid!!!

Sherry

Love A Child is back in the Nippes region delivering food, shelter, and hope. The recipients of your generosity share the hardships and struggles they and their children have experienced over the past several months. A young boy talks about the responsibilities he has taken on after his father has abandoned them, and two sisters describe the effort their family puts forth daily just trying to survive. Your generosity gives these people a reprieve from work and hunger; for a few moments they can reflect on God’s goodness free from fear of the future.

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Together we are changing lives!

PEACE WHICH PASSETH ALL UNDERSTANDING:  

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27

“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7

If you want high blood pressure, just watch the news! Everyone is fighting everyone. The republicans and the democrats are really at war with each other. I predict a civil war is coming to the streets in America. Not the white and black fighting each other. It will be a political war, taking up arms and fighting all over America. Satan’s wanting to divide and destroy America. I pray for our wonderful country.

Even so, come quickly, Lord Jesus…
We have the peace of Jesus.
We are on the winning side!

Missionary Bobby Burnette

When Lionel was much younger, we were called by someone concerned for a child, whose father had “held his hand in boiling water,” because he was angry at his son. This father not only held his young son’s hand in boiling water, but he “threw him out into the street.” The police found him in bad condition and called someone, who in return, called us.

When we found Lionel, his hand was badly burned. We sent him to a hospital in Haiti, but they did not care for his hand properly. As a result, his fingers “fused together.” Jesse Ostrander, who is working with us on construction, but also helping with several children’s physical needs, took Lionel to the Dominican Republic, where he had located a surgeon in regards to Lionel’s hand. Here is Jesse’s report on Lionel.

Bobby and Sherry,

We met with the surgeon about Lionel’s hand. They took x-rays, conducted nerve tests, and took photos and videos. They are confident they can help him cosmetically, but more importantly, functionally. Lionel said he wanted to be a mechanic when he got older. The surgeon smiled and told us it is completely doable. He will need two, maybe three surgeries. The first will be to separate the thumb from being bound to the hand. This alone will completely change the way he functions. He will be able to pick things up and actually develop grip strength. The subsequent surgeries will be to separate the fingers. His hand and most of his fingers tested really well. They will not know for sure until they are in surgery, but they believe most of the nerves and tendons are intact. However, his pointer finger is not in the best shape. It is tiny and void of feeling. They think it is because of a lack of blood flow for many years. They also think that it was messed up in the surgery at the hospital in Haiti. Hopefully, they can save the finger, but the worst-case scenario would be that he loses it. We will not know until after the surgeries. God is good!

Best,
Jesse

By the Grace of God, it looks like Lionel will have his dream come true, and someday, he will be able to learn to be a mechanic! Jesus is a “Dream Maker!”

Sherry

Haiti is in its roughest hour, more than ever before. Gangs are on the streets, with high-powered guns and are blocking roads and robbing the poor. The cost of food has risen so much. It was difficult for these mothers to make it to the Birthing Center, but they took the chance. Sitting there, waiting for the doctor, they have time to think about “how are they going to make it home safely,” and “what will they feed their children when they get there?” We are so thankful to World Vision which has given us many wonderful gifts to share with the women and children of Haiti.

Today, you would have laughed if you had seen mothers “hugging a stuffed animal,” and laughing and having a good time! Adults in Haiti are just like children! We are thankful for them to “have a little joy in the midst of danger.” Thank you, World Vision, and God bless you for all the wonderful things you have sent to the poor in Haiti!

Thank you also to our partners, who help sponsor the Birthing Center each month!!! All the mothers wish they could give you a “hug!”

Sherry

We are living in a generation of evil. Most children have no respect for their parents, for those in authority, or for their teachers. I don’t know about you, but when I was in elementary school, we had a principal… a big and huge white lady, with her hair in a bun, and she always carried “a paddle with holes in it!” She never had to use it on me because each time I saw her coming, I was terrified… I could have died. I once had the hiccups and my teacher told me, “Go to Mrs. Zigler’s office and knock on the door and tell her you have hiccups and you need to get some water.”

I was shaking all the way to the door, while violently hiccupping. But when I knocked on her door, she had the paddle in her hand and she said, “Go ahead and let me hear you hiccup!” I stood there in horror and not a sound came out of me. She sent me back to my room, but I was glad to be alive!!! I think that day, I understood the “fear of God!”

We are now in the “me” generation where “anything goes.” There is little or no respect for parents, the elderly, or the law of the land. The “bad news” is, that before the Lord returns, it will get worse! This is prophecy… But the good news is, “that we are on the winning side with Jesus!”

II Timothy 3 describes what the coming generations will be like… many of these are in the college now… with no respect for parents, the law, or anyone who doesn’t believe “exactly like they do!” But, we must remember one thing… No matter what religion anyone is, or is not, “every knee shall bow, and every tongue will confess, that Jesus is Lord!” Every past president we have ever had and any future presidents… all kings, and all the poor… every nation and every tongue, and even if you don’t believe in God, the Bible will come to pass and Jesus will come for His children!

So, do not fret or worry about evildoers… We will all stand before the Lord one day! I will be so glad to see “Him” face to face, and any tiny, small sacrifice I have ever made, would be worth it just to see His face and bow before our King!

Sherry