Prayer Send Off

anticipation and preparation

How do I sum up what is in my heart after a whole year of anticipation and preparation?  To begin with the Lord has shown Himself faithful throughout our perceived intimidating, seemingly almost impossible, fundraising.  He blessed us through so many unexpected surprises that left us humbly thanking Him, knowing there is no way we could have done it on our own.  Now that the trip is only a few days away I find myself afraid of the travelling, not flying but customs, security etc...  I go with many other fears and personal insecurities of feeling completely inadequate and asking myself,  who do I think I am, surely God could send someone more "qualified".  I am then again reminded that none of us is "qualified".  This is the Lord's work, not ours, and He will see it to completion according to His purpose and grace.  I am afraid I will allow my insecurities to get in the way of His work.  I want to go completely surrendered to Him, willing to serve however He leads.  I eagerly anticipate how the Lord will change each of the team members, and how He will use His message of Hope in Haiti.  For His Kingdom and for His glory.    
Marsella Wiebe

Snapshots from the team:

I am a little anxious about the bus-ride, but otherwise very excited and I'm looking forward to the mission 
Viktor 

 Some things that I am really excited about are:   
-the Miriam centre (I really live hanging out with kids who don't get very much attention because they seem so overjoyed by the attention.  I've noticed this I  Canada and I am really excited to see this in Haiti)  
 -the brothel ( I take it for granted that I live in a place where if you stay pure, it isn't a big deal.  But I really want god to use me in some way, to show the girls in Haiti that it is possible to have a pure life.  And that God is able to help them overcome a life of prostitution and he still loves them.) 
 Some fears that I have are: -giving the devotional -not having a plan -traveling (I've never been on a plane) -that I won't have patience with people, and that I will get cranky. -being in a different country in general. 
Alyssa

I found these verses helpful even though I'm a bit afraid. 1 Peter 3:13-15 God is in charge no matter what "might " happen to me. 

Also these words by Philip Yancey

"The Bible is a Christian's guide-book, and I believe the l know the knowledge it sheds on pain and suffering is the great antidote to fear for suffering people. Knowledge can dissolve fear as light destroys darkness".
 Susan 

what is this...?

Hello! Welcome to our Blog!
There is a team of 40 of us from Cornerstone Bible Church (in Steinbach) that are going to Haiti in a few weeks. We have created this to let you in on our happenings of the trip. We are going with Northwest Haiti Christian mission (check them out: www.nwhcm.org) All for now - more to come!