E-mail Updates from Team Four

SATURDAY MARCH 6TH AND SUNDAY MARCH 7TH

We went to Carrefour on Saturday March 6th. Upon reflection, we were surprised at the differences between the camps in terms of atmosphere and needs. We saw a skin condition that was prevalent at one camp while it had been nonexistent at the other. At Carrefour we encountered more acute medical issues. We took a group to the hospital…a man with a broken hand, a woman with a separated shoulder, and an 11-day-old infant who was lethargic and had chest congestion among them. Though the child's issues obviously have come about since the quake (since she was born since the quake) the other injuries had happened during or shortly after the earthquake, but had remained untreated until now. We also took stitches out of a young girl's head that looked like they had been there for weeks, but to no ill effect. Her wound had healed well.

Tina's diagnoses have been right on target all week. X-rays confirmed her shoulder and hand diagnoses. The hospital has remained very accommodating. They answer our questions, see the patients we bring to them promptly and give us whatever we need. They've really continued to work with us in a spirit of partnership.

This morning, Sunday, we attended services two camps. Pastor Paul spoke at both meetings, and gave such a rousing sermon that he brought 20 young men to Christ on the spot at the second of the two, at Carrefour! This afternoon we delivered about 250 boxes containing a week's worth of food to 250 families at the camps. And their hunger for Bibles outstripped our supply. Kimi is quite a celebrity and has gotten involved in everything helping wherever he is needed. He also spoke a bit at the services and I think he may have the gift of preaching. He spoke with a lot of self possession for a man of only twenty-one.

It's been a very full day, yesterday seems long ago and we're looking forward to tomorrow. We have many pictures and some video to share upon our return.

Godspeed,

Andrew, Paul, Kimi & Tina (Team 4)