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Russells Go To Haiti

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We never thought we’d be here writing this.  Never expected we’d use half of our vacation time for something like this.  And certainly never ever thought we’d ask for support.  But we are.  We’re going for it. Giving our doubts into prayer and on June 18th we’re heading to Haiti. We don’t know what we’ll encounter. We’re praying that not only will it be a formative and eye-opening trip for us, but that we will be God’s hands and feet in Haiti.

All this means that we need to include our people: our church, our family, our friends, our community. YOU.  It feels a little weird and outside of our comfort zone, but what better place to grow than where we need faith?  We want to be a part of your life and realized that means opening our life up to you as well. 

The details: Every four years our home church here in Midland does an intergenerational, international missions trip and 2016 happens to be one of those years. While first we didn’t think we’d be joining, after the first informational meeting and three weeks of prayer and discussion, we truly feel called to join on this trip. We’re committed and while we still have doubts we continue in faith.

We are going with an organization called Poverty Resolutions whose mission it is to raise awareness for worldwide poverty, to inspire others to action, and to make a sustainable, lasting impact in Haiti. Since 2010, Poverty Resolutions has carried out development projects in Haiti and delivered educational presentations about global poverty to thousands of students in the U.S. Over the past few summers, hundreds of volunteers have joined Poverty Resolutions in Haiti and this year we hope to be two of those volunteers.

We are not foolish enough to think that we can do this alone. We know that all good things come from above and that any joy, blessing or growth that will come from this trip will be 100% God’s doing. We wouldn’t be doing this if we didn’t have faith that God will provide.  He will provide through your prayers and support.  He will provide in ways we cannot even imagine. 

We know we cannot do this alone and would love to have you join us during this time. Please place the enclosed magnet on something you will see often as a reminder to pray for the Haitian people, for those who strive to help them, and for us. The bible verse — Esther 4:14 — inscribed on the magnet is a verse that has been laid on our hearts as we pray for courage and the strength to live out God’s plan for our lives.

Most of all, we want to thank you. Thank you for your influence on our lives through the years, both in person, from afar, and through prayer. Thank you for your support. Thank you for your love.

Organizer

Esther Russell
Organizer
Midland, MI

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