An Idea of Events in Haiti and how to Pray

So I know this is a long post... phew! I just copy pasted in what I got in an email to give an idea of what we will be doing each day to give you an idea in how to be praying for our team! Although looking at this list may be helpful for guidance in how to pray, check out the WestGate blog (http://westgatetohaiti.blogspot.com/) that we will be updating to know what is really happening!! :)

"The following is a general guide of what we will be doing and when. There is a lot that will change and will come up unexpectedly. Please pray as the Holy Spirit leads you.

Thurs:
Arrive at approximately 1-2PM. Eat at house.
Tour and getting people acquainted with third-world livin’–orientation
Nutrition center finishes about 3:00 PM–may have time to introduce people to kids.
4:00PM --English conversation class
5:00PM–the local kids gather and play soccer, etc. Can do some organized games with them.
Supper and devotions–
May need to organize supplies
Possible evening activities: s’mores, stargazing, singing, games, movie in the community...

Please pray that…
Jetlag to be minimum
We get safely to the Mompremiere’s home
Everyone stays healthy and adjusts to the food
Our team would bond and function as a Biblical community
Everyone is able to sleep through the warm nights


Fri:
4:00AM Bible study service at the nutrition center—not mandatory!!! IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO PREACH AT THIS–LET US KNOW
Breakfast and devotions
8:30-Noon Women’s leadership class with Kristie in teaching gazebo–IF THERE IS A WOMAN WHO WOULD LIKE TO LEAD A BIBLE STUDY FOR THIS GROUP THAT WOULD BE GREAT–ALSO A CRAFT COULD BE DONE, IF DESIRED
**For everyone else–here are some work projects available:
-organize supplies brought in by team
–cement floors/putting up roofs for community
-Painting–painting doors and windows in Mompremier house–stenciling and another coat of paint on outside of dorm (first coat was water based) or in the community
-Carry rocks for road repair (basically laying rocks in ruts)
–clearing ground for basketball court
–rock walls for erosion control
~Good time to go over VBS stories/crafts with translators
Lunch
PM VBS
Prayer walk, if home in time–food distribution
Supper and devotions–

Please pray that…
We adjust to the heat and humidity quickly (Cloud cover would be nice :)
We are open to the Holy Spirit’s leading
We bond with the kids in the community which will be hanging around all week
Our translators will be blessed and able to translate effectively
We will be able to share with minimum amount of nerves both with the team (devotions) and with the local Haitians

Sat:
Optional hike to the cave in the mountain–should leave by 5 AM (bring breakfast/water) will take several hours. Wear good shoes, pants/shorts recommended. Fairly strenuous
Breakfast for those not on the hike
For those not wanting to go on the hike; continuation of above projects if desired**
Lunch
2:00PM UCI Board Meeting–a chance to talk with UCI’s board members here in Haiti–ask questions, get to know the people of UCI–in teaching gazebo
4:00 PM Youth group meets–prayer walk with them/food distribution or another activity–TEAM COULD PLAN AN ACTIVITY
Supper and devotions
Men’s choir concert at the house

Sun.:
Breakfast (team make their own) and devotions
Church in Am–9 AM Sunday School/ 9:50 AM church–PREACHING OPPORTUNITY
Children’s church during this time if group wants–can do a craft here, if desired
Lunch (team make their own)
PM Sunday afternoon informal service at around 2:00 in nutrition center gazebo–
possible soccer game or game in afternoon
Supper (team make their own) and devotions


Mon:
Breakfast and devotions
Go to the open air market
–chance to go to local bakery and maybe the public water system
Lunch
PM VBS
-4:00--English conversation class
Supper and devotions

Tues:
Breakfast and devotions
continue with same projects**
JeanJean’s pastor’s class during this time
Lunch
PM VBS
Prayer walk, if home on time
Supper and devotions
possible choir concert by a local youth choir

Wed:
continuation with same projects**
Go to the cave that it is only 15 minutes away.
JeanJean’s class during this time
Lunch
PM VBS
-Prayer walk, if not done in the morning
-Supper and devotions–

Thurs:
continuation with same projects**
Lunch
PM VBS
-Prayer walk,
-Supper and devotions–

Fri:
Breakfast and devotions
Finish packing up for trip home!!"

Yay I'm so excited! Please keep in prayer the transition back home.. I feel like from previous trips that is usually the most difficult transition and a larger culture shock!