Haiti Update with David Vanderpool-CMAW142

What You'll Hear:   From an early age, David and his wife wanted to do missions in a low tier country They worked in Africa, Central America and then after the 2010 Earthquake they went to Haiti to help and then went on to move to Haiti full-time They have a compound with a surgical clinic, a school, a church, a maternal health program, and a childhood Christian program. They meet physical needs of people first and then minister spiritually.  This is what Jesus did and something we all can learn from Not everyone is called to long term missions.  We're all called to share the Gospel and to help our neighbors.  It's very stressful in Haiti partly due to lack of electricity and the increase in violence. Before you become a long term missionary you need to be sharing with your neighbors first. As an organization they have continued to lean on John 10:10 and how their purpose is to give life. In Haiti the effect of Satan is prevalent.  There is Voodoo and a lot of death, including the assassination of the Haitian president this past week. Jesus left the security of heaven and lived as a poor man, very simply.  Yet He gave life and gave lift abundantly.   Their base manager was murdered.  Two of their team members were kidnapped for 5 days.  David's wife was attacked physically.  The gangs have taken over the country and have developed into national gangs that fight in the streets.   Haiti sealed their borders after Covid-19 broke out which prevented the spread.  The country hasn't had access to vaccines and as the country has opened up there has been a big increase in Covid-19 cases. They feel like the end is near and that the Lord will come back soon.  They left their comfortable life because they felt God was telling them that time was short and they needed to share the Gospel.  Everything they own will fit into a small car and the joy they have is unspeakable. The Bible says to number our days and be aware that time is short. Divest yourself of material things and the pursuit of money.  It's a terrible burden. The journey with the Lord is absolutely phenomenal. Go to www.LiveBeyond.org or buy his book Live Beyond on Amazon 

What You'll Hear:   From an early age, David and his wife wanted to do missions in a low tier country They worked in Africa, Central America and then after the 2010 Earthquake they went to Haiti to help and then went on to move to Haiti full-time They have a compound with a surgical clinic, a school, a church, a maternal health program, and a childhood Christian program. They meet physical needs of people first and then minister spiritually.  This is what Jesus did and something we all can learn from Not everyone is called to long term missions.  We're all called to share the Gospel and to help our neighbors.  It's very stressful in Haiti partly due to lack of electricity and the increase in violence. Before you become a long term missionary you need to be sharing with your neighbors first. As an organization they have continued to lean on John 10:10 and how their purpose is to give life. In Haiti the effect of Satan is prevalent.  There is Voodoo and a lot of death, including the assassination of the Haitian president this past week. Jesus left the security of heaven and lived as a poor man, very simply.  Yet He gave life and gave lift abundantly.   Their base manager was murdered.  Two of their team members were kidnapped for 5 days.  David's wife was attacked physically.  The gangs have taken over the country and have developed into national gangs that fight in the streets.   Haiti sealed their borders after Covid-19 broke out which prevented the spread.  The country hasn't had access to vaccines and as the country has opened up there has been a big increase in Covid-19 cases. They feel like the end is near and that the Lord will come back soon.  They left their comfortable life because they felt God was telling them that time was short and they needed to share the Gospel.  Everything they own will fit into a small car and the joy they have is unspeakable. The Bible says to number our days and be aware that time is short. Divest yourself of material things and the pursuit of money.  It's a terrible burden. The journey with the Lord is absolutely phenomenal. Go to www.LiveBeyond.org or buy his book Live Beyond on Amazon