Last night we had our last team meeting before departing in just 7 days for an unforgettable experience in Haiti. As a team we anxiously await an opportunity to serve. However, we don't go having every question answered or every nerve calmed, but we go in the all sufficient grace and strength of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 
During our meeting, Joey, our team leader, led us in a group study on Paul's message in Philippians 2. We used the seventh verse as our key verse. We understood that like Jesus we are called to be servants and that servanthood requires humility. We were reminded to esteem others better than ourselves and to not allow distractions, frustrations or any differences to keep us from completing the task at hand. We must be prepared to be challenged in ways we have never been challenged before, but also to expect God to use us in ways we've never been used before. What an awesome privilege and what delight we have in knowing that God hand picked us for this assignment!
Additionally, we reviewed an information packet we received from Love a Child (www.loveachild.com), the organization with whom we're partnering to build the homes. The packet answered many of our questions and told us what to expect during our time in Haiti. We will indeed receive three meals a day, clean drinking water and luxurious accommodations in our tent. What more could we ask for :-).
Once again we solicit your prayers for our team and for EVERY person with whom we will come into contact in Haiti. Please pray that we would shine as lights in the midst of darkness and that the love of Christ would extend from our hearts and be deposited in theirs.There is a possibility that we will not be able to post to the blog during the week. If you don't see any postings, please continue to intercede in prayer for us.
Thank you in advance.
Grace and Peace,
Seacoast Haiti 2010 Construction Mission Team
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