On to Port-au-Prince

It’s been amazing being here in Port-au-Prince, the heart of where the earthquake ripped through with its destructive powers. The sights, smells, and sounds are all eye-opening. With the rubble and garbage still everywhere after 4 months, some may wonder what it must’ve looked like the day the earthquake hit on that Tuesday afternoon in January.
We are staying in tents on grounds with facilities that YWAM is renting from an orphanage that is located here. There are 2 other DTS teams whom are on outreach as well that are here: one from Los Angeles and the other from Mazatlan, Mexico. We are blessed to have internet access, running water, cold drinking water, and a wonderful cook that prepares the meals.
Wednesday was our first day of ministry after arriving on Tuesday afternoon. We went to a tent city in Delmas that holds around 7,500 people, all of whom have lost their homes from the quake. We spent the day talking with people, hearing their stories and praying with them. It was a moving time for many of us.
On Thursday, all teams helped Peterson Georges (YWAM director in Port-au-Prince) and staff to clear and dedicate 12 acres of land that was given to YWAM. We spent the morning worshiping and interceding for this piece of property and then started clearing the brush with machetes.
Friday was our day off, but in the afternoon, a few of us helped some staff members load up 2 trucks with food and clothing to be taken to an orphanage and tent city in need. It was a sight to witness seeing the people of the tent city rush to the truck when we arrived. It was hard to keep an orderly line for the people to each grab a few items of clothing and pass out 1 item of food to each of the adults. When we did leave, everyone jumped onto the mound of clothes on the floor, grasping for anything they can get their hands on. They are so desperate for anything. Not a sock was left on the floor just after 30 seconds.
On Saturday, we went back to Delmas to help Red Cross clean the area, which they do every Saturday. It was amazing to witness the Haitian people taking initiative and helping to clean up too. They were even planting flowers and putting up decorative items to make the area more beautiful! Hope is rising!!
And Sunday, we went to a church service in City Solei. Along with worship and the preaching by Peterson Georges, each DTS team did a short drama/skit and 1 testimony.