One family's journey to hear God's calling, overcome our fears, and be obedient to Him!

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Shawna's Haiti Trip in Pictures

Shawna travelled to Haiti from February 5-11 with a 16 member team from Grace Baptist Church. The mission team went to serve at the Church of the Redeemer Savanne Pistache in Port au Prince. Shawna's primary work in serving was conducting a medical clinic for hundreds of people that don't have access to medical care. Shawna also spent the week with my sister Mary and our two beautiful girls, Jesula and Redjina. Here is a brief look into her week in pictures.

First Meet with the Girls
Finally getting there to see the girls, after weeks of anticipation and a long day of travel, is always a Glorious thing. We thank God for these two girls!!!

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Church in Savanne Pistache
Church service in Savanne Pistache is indescribable. These people know how to Worship!!
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Serving in Savanne Pistache
The mission team conducted a medical clinic and distributed clothes and shoes to the people of Savanne Pistache. The team also served lunch and made crafts with the school children.
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Clothes and Gift Time with the Girls
The girls are always so excited and appreciative of new clothes and gifts!!

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A few of our Friends
We have made so many wonderful friends in Haiti. Here are just a few that we thank God for every day.
Jovanie - There is no one sweeter!

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Marieflore - Well, she is super sweet too!

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Mona - A very very special lady!

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Ricot - A great man, that makes it all happen!

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A Day at the Orphanage
The mission team travelled 3 1/2 hours from Port au Prince to the orphanage in the mountain community of Camatin for the final day of the trip. That last day with the girls brings on every emotion you can imagine!!!

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I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:1-2

Friday, February 11, 2011

Back in America

Shawna and my sister Mary are back in America, in the Miami Airport. Just four hours and they will be home!

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Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life. Instruct them in all I have commanded you. I will be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age.
Matthew 28:19-20 The Message

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Greetings from The Girls in Haiti

Jesula, Shawna, and Redjina in Port au Prince, Haiti!

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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Just another Crazy Day in Haiti

Shawna is enjoying her time in Haiti this week, even though nothing has really gone as planned thus far. But, such is Haiti.

I want to get one thing out of the way first. Our Dossier has been delivered to our attorney in Haiti!!! The Great American Race finally came to an end. We started working on our Dossier September 1st. We were all but done with it by December 1st. We ran into a 6 week road block due to political unrest in Haiti. But, yesterday Shawna met with our attorney in Port au Prince and handed over the Dossier. Amen!!!

Yesterday was apparently just another typical, crazy day in Haiti. And it's interesting how it all got set into motion the night before!

The night before, Haiti President Rene Preval announced that even though his term is set to expire this week, he will remain in office until May when the new President is ready to take office. Well, Mr. Preval is not very well liked in Haiti, to say the least. The result yesterday was protesting, minor riots, schools and businesses closed. The mission team was kept at the mission house and not able to go out and serve the people at the Church and School of the Redeemer Savanne Pistache. As Shawna went this week as a part of a mission team to serve, we didn't really know when she would be able to deliver our Dossier. But, during the chaos and downtime yesterday, Ricot drove Shawna across Port au Prince to meet our attorney and deliver our Dossier.

The night before, Shawna and Redjina were having some quiet time. Redjina became interested in Shawna's gold wedding band. Shawna explained what it was, what it meant, and how important it was to her. Shawna took it off and let Redjina hold it, and eventually put it on Redjina's finger. A bit snug, but a pretty good fit! It was bed time, so Shawna told Redjina she could sleep with the ring on, then mommy would put it back on in the morning. Well, the next morning Redjina's finger was badly swollen, to the point it was painful. In a panic, everybody, tried everything, to get the ring off Redjina's finger. But, it was there to stay. Redjina was worried about mommy and her precious ring, while mommy was worried only about Redjina's finger. So, during the chaos and downtime yesterday, Redjina rode into Port au Prince with Ricot and Shawna. On the way to the attorney's office, they found a place to have the ring cut off Redjina's finger.

It was just another average day in the Cunningham’s life. Ride around Port au Prince, Haiti during a riot. Have your wedding band cut off your daughter's finger with a power saw. Hand-deliver your Dossier that was five months in the making.

All is well that ends well!!!

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Shawna in Haiti

Shawna, my sister Mary, and fourteen other missionaries from Grace Baptist Church flew to Haiti today. They will be serving all week at the Church of the Redeemer Savanne Pistache in Port au Prince.

I dropped Shawna and Mary off at 3:45 this morning with a lot of different emotions running through my mind. I am so happy for Shawna to have this time with the girls. But I wish I was there too, serving and spending the week with Jesula and Redjina. I will miss Shawna so much this week. I am so excited my sister Mary is going. She has been my number one adoption supporter and I love her so much. I am excited for what God has planned for her this week. I am amazed by all the things God has done since last August when He first called me to Haiti.

I will post pictures and stories when they return!

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do,and He will show you which
path to take.
Proverbs 3:5-6