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Haiti Team: Final Day

Posted August 16, 2010  |  Category: Disaster Response, Distributed Journeys, News and Inspiration  |  Written by: Jen Beres, Haiti Team Member

It was Friday the 13th, and we rose early to walk to our final service project at a nearby orphanage. Our plan for this visit was to train a group of translators in some basic first aid. Mick, one of our team members who is a paramedic, did a great job providing some hands-on training for treating injuries. As we were waiting for the the translators to arrive, “Jaguar” the man in charge, told us a breathtaking account of his experience of the earthquake. Jaguar was born in Haiti and...

Haiti Team: “Drink the Water”

Posted August 16, 2010  |  Category: Disaster Response, Distributed Journeys, News and Inspiration  |  Written by: J. Michael Blackston

When you think you’ve seen it all in Haiti ... our Thursday turned out to be quite eventful. We started the morning out very early with a 6 a.m. devotional led by A.J. We had to leave the house by 7 a.m. because we went to the mountains about two hours north to visit a school/orphanage. We planned in advance to take a “tap tap” (a common transportation mode in Haiti, which is basically a truck that has a topper on it for shade). In order to get to the...

Haiti Team: “When the Need Is Great, God is Greater”

Posted August 12, 2010  |  Category: Disaster Response, Distributed Journeys, Local Sites, Longwood, Mount Dora, Online, Oviedo, West Oaks  |  Written by: Christina Hazen

Day five was a late start. We had the morning to plan our first worship service for a refugee camp that was setup by Dominican Republic officials. We started the day with a devotional and then spent time in worship and prayer. After our time of worship in the morning, we split up into teams so that we could prepare for ministry. Our plan ... was to have a plan! But, we are learning a very important word here—and that is “flexibility.” We all split up into teams. One team...

Haiti Team: “Our Most Challenging Day So Far”

Posted August 12, 2010  |  Category: Disaster Response, Distributed Journeys, Local Sites, Longwood, Online, News and Inspiration  |  Written by: John Tardonia

Day four may have been one of our most challenging and yet fulfilling days so far. We began the day by arming ourselves with what was needed to attack a scabies outbreak at an orphanage. That orphanage has come to be known as “Johnnies,” in honor of a little boy named Johnny who had a serious hip problem and was unable to walk. Johnny is now walking, getting stronger by the day and is a testimony to God’ s healing power. The ride to the heart of the city in...

Haiti Team Update: “God’s Grace at Work”

Posted August 10, 2010  |  Category: Disaster Response, Local Sites, Longwood, News and Inspiration  |  Written by: Andrew Jones

Tuesday was a great day. We started out at 9:45 a.m. for Santos 17, an orphanage about 30 minutes from the base house. When we arrived we met with the the manager of the orphanage. David from ACTS presented the manager with a plan to tap a well of fresh water beneath the foundation of the orphanage. Once this is complete (it will take about 30 days) the orphanage will receive enough fresh water to not only use but also to sell to the local community at an inexpensive price....

Haiti Team: “God Is So Good”

Posted August 9, 2010  |  Category: Disaster Response, Distributed Journeys, News and Inspiration  |  Written by: Jen Beres, Haiti Team Member

We were able to spend our Sunday morning with a church in a small village about an hour or so from where we are staying. I want to tell you mostly about the pastor of this church, Elysse. He is a young man who has a renewed passion for the Gospel. He has a vision for his village to have all of the people come to a full understanding of the gospel, renounce Voodoo and come into a relationship with Jesus. We were able to worship together, share some Bible...

Haiti Team Arrives Safely, Begins Ministry Efforts

Posted August 8, 2010  |  Category: Disaster Response, Distributed Journeys, News and Inspiration  |  Written by: April Pence, Haiti Team Member

We made it safely to Haiti! Getting through the airport was very smooth and we have been well taken care of by our hosts. We have spent most of the day getting settled in and preparing for tomorrow. We will be heading to a small town on the seaside to do a church service for the community. We will be telling Bible stories, our “on team pastor” (John Tardonia) will deliver a message and one team member (AJ Jones) will share his testimony. Please pray for this service and that...

Haiti Team: “Our Bags Are Packed, We’re Ready!”

Posted August 4, 2010  |  Category: Disaster Response, Distributed Journeys, News and Inspiration  |  Written by: John Tardonia

Our bags our packed, and we are ready to go! Our team leaves Friday evening for Miami and then to Haiti until August 15. We are loaded with stuffed animals, diapers, linens and teaching supplies for the children of Haiti. Pray for us as we train translators and work with the children in a number of orphanages. We will keep you posted here!

Channel 6: Disaster Response Weekend

Posted June 28, 2010  |  Category: Disaster Response, Local Sites, Longwood, News and Inspiration  |  Written by: Robert Andrescik

Thanks to everyone who participated in Disaster Response Weekend. Here’s a report from Channel 6.

Disaster Response Weekend, June 26-28

Posted June 23, 2010  |  Category: Disaster Response, News and Inspiration  |  Written by: Robert Andrescik

If you’ve attended Northland for very long, you’re probably accustomed to being welcomed by friendly greeters when you arrive for church on Sunday morning. This weekend, a few of those greeters ... will have four legs and a tail. June 26-28 has been designated as Disaster Response Weekend at the church and will feature some of the K-9 heroes who serve with FL3 Airboat Search and Rescue along with other local rescue dogs. Congregants and other members of the community will be provided with information about the 2010 hurricane season (which...

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