This week on Love a Child TV in “The Harvest is Ripe,” Bobby and Sherry Burnette take an exploratory trip to see the poverty in Mon Deral, Haiti. A place where a chair is an unheard-of luxury, access to water is infrequent, and people sleep on their bellies to evade their inescapable hunger pains. You’ll meet a grandmother who has been left to take care of her grandchildren but has nothing and must survive on a diet of saltwater soup. A young boy’s circumstances have forced him to live the life of a young man, caring for his mother and helping his father support the family. Here, a bowl of food is more than nourishment; it’s hope, without which they cannot survive. Your continued support makes this hope possible.

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“Your Leftovers” or “Your Best …”

Bobby and I have been working in the ministry for many years. We have done street evangelism, ministered in auditoriums, churches, tent crusades, and then, moved to Haiti. We have seen all kinds of “offerings.” Many times, people are asked to give a “sacrificial offering,” but they just give something “leftover,” to ease their conscience.

People have sent things to us in Haiti, i.e. plates that still have “food dried on them, T-shirts that have stains and are torn, and clothing that has been mildewed and rats have peed on them.” Yet, there are those who send nice, clean items, and those that make little dresses for the children, and many buy “new clothes” that are on sale. Some little grandmas carefully fold nice, clean little T-shirts and other items for the children… They take great pride in their “sacrifice.”

I read a story in the Bible about King David… II Samuel 24:24- King David was on his way to build an altar to the Lord and offer a “sacrifice.” He arrived at the threshingfloor of a man named Araunah, a Jebusite. When this man saw King David, he bowed to the ground and asked what the King needed. David replied, that he had come to sacrifice to the Lord.

Araunah told the King that David could have anything he needed for the sacrifice, oxen, threshingfloor instruments, and anything else he needed… He told the King, “whatever you need, take it and offer your sacrifice.”

Here was David’s reply, “Nay: but I will surely buy it of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the Lord my God, of that which doeth cost me nothing.” So, David bought the threshingfloor and oxen for fifty shekels of silver.

A “sacrifice” is precious in the eyes of the Lord… that’s why Jesus talked about the little widow woman who gave her last two mites; Jesus said, “she had given more than the rest.”

No matter what you are doing or giving, always give God your best and He will give you “His Best!” Have a great day! Sherry

“Zo Kiki”

With four children already, Monique and Jonas Louis were expecting another child. But Monique died in childbirth. The baby that was born was named Nazalie. Her father could not afford milk to feed her as a baby, so he brought her to us. I really thought that “Nazalie” was not a pretty enough name for such a beautiful baby. My nickname for her became Rachael. She has grown into a beautiful little girl. Her sisters call her “Zo Kiki.”

Nazalie loves to cook, iron, and dance! She is a member of our Praise Dance Team. She recently developed a really bad skin infection on her head, which became oozing sores. Nothing could make it go away. But I had seen plenty of this in my Mobile Medical Clinics and made up my own “concoction.” The bad infection is gone and her black hair is coming back! The best thing is that school is almost starting!!

We love Nazalie and all our children!

Sherry

“The Children from Blanquette” (pronounced blanket)

This morning, our team went to an area called, “Blanquette.”

We traveled up a rocky road for about 40 minutes, with scraggly thorn trees on both sides of the road. As we climbed to the top of the hilly, gravel road there was a large crowd of poor people. We talked to them and greeted them and then, went to the place our local pastor found, to give food. We greeted the large crowd of mothers, who were in line for food. Everyone was so patient, and everyone was thankful. After the distribution, we headed to an area between a large hill and the rocky bed. There were so many children waiting for food.

Meanwhile, the cooks were busy with big, huge pots of food cooking over the open fire. The smell of the food drifted down over the side of the mountain where little children were quietly waiting! All eyes were on the food!

We filled all the bowls full, and it was as if Jesus caused the food to be multiplied!! We just kept feeding the children and the adults too!

We wish to thank Feed My Starving Children for the food and thank our partners for sponsoring the food to come here! Just look at the faces of these precious children!! We do not have the words to say, “Thank you!”

Bobby and Sherry

Yesterday, we loaded up our food trucks and sent food to seven villages in great need. Everyone loves the “Feed My Starving Children” food!

This morning, we are taking our “Food Distribution Team” to a new area where the need is great. We were there yesterday and had to cut the trip short in order to bring back a sick mother and a little boy with severe burns.

We will have pictures later. Thank you, partners!!

Bobby and Sherry

Blessings are coming your way!

“Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of the languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.” Psalm 41:1-3

These are seven supernatural promises that the Lord has made to those who bless the poor! When we bless the poor, blessings are coming our way!!

Bobby Burnette

Costs of simple food staples in Haiti are rising. Watch as a mother shares her struggles of hunger and extreme poverty in the regions beyond.

We cannot solve every problem, but together we can work to feed the hungry children of Haiti. Please visit https://loveachild.com/ways-to-give/ to learn more about how you can get involved.

Love is something you do,
Bobby and Sherry