Hope

Hi everyone,

As I was writing the first draft of this blog post, I got some very sad news about a girl in our community that passed away suddenly. Coming back to this post, I felt that I needed to share that and tie it in somehow. In times of grief, it is important to remember that as Christians we have hope. As the name for our group is "Let Hope Rise," this fits perfectly. As we pray for the family to experience the tangible comfort of God, we are reminded that He uses circumstances like these to let hope rise. As we head off to Haiti in a couple days, we will have this mindset as we meet the people there, worship with them, and embrace their culture. Even though the people of Haiti live in harsh realities, there is hope. I am excited to see what God has in store for our team, and I think that God will use this experience to strengthen our walks with Him above all else. As a team, we know that this trip will be more beneficial for us than the people of Haiti, and I think this is important to remember as we make our departure. This being said, we are thrilled to be able to grasp every opportunity to serve the people there, spread the love of Jesus, and encourage those around us in their faith. I am so excited for this trip, and I ask that you continue to keep us in your prayers as we make final preparations for the trip. Thank you!

-Abby