During the first week of August a team of eight adults and four kids from my church in St. Petersburg, Florida came to volunteer at Children of the Promise. This was Vintage Faith Community's first mission trip, and I was certainly honored and blessed by their decision to come spend a week alongside me in Haiti. They've heard me talk about Haiti and COTP for many years, so it was pretty cool to finally get to introduce them to it firsthand. They had Vacation Bible School for the kids each morning. The kids loved the craft activities, games, and music time. The following week there were many requests for more "lekol" (school). The kids definitely enjoyed the fun activities they got to do with the visitors, and I certainly enjoyed having them around for the week. It was pretty incredible to see my VFC family ministering to and serving my COTP family. One of my friends told me that when I told her I was going to more to Haiti, she didn't understand why I wanted to come live here. But after a week at COTP, she understands why these kids and this place have my heart. Thank you Vintage Faith for coming to serve COTP. I hope to have all of you back soon!
I love getting to share my new life with my family and friends from home. It was extra special to get to share it with Vintage Faith Community, who has supported my move to Haiti in countless ways. VFC left their mark on Children of the Promise, and I hope it left a mark on all of your hearts as well.
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