We had our first official information meeting at Mica's house on Saturday, February 22, 2014. Here are my simple notes that I had in front of me during this meeting.
Dates: Wednesday, August 6 - Thursday, August 14
9 days total
Airfare: kayak.com had the cheapest flights for $529-$540 round trip and had a lot of planes scheduled to fly from LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) to PAP (Port-au Prince International Airport)
While on the ground in Haiti we will pay $60/day per person. This covers - food, water, shelter, transportaion, and translation.
Why we go on missions trips:
Matthew 25:31-46 ~ That is what we want to be known for as children of God, we want to live out verse 40, "Truly, I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for Me."
Matthew 26:6-13 ~ The time is now! We should pour out all that we have for the Kingdom now! For we don't know the hour in which He will return, we don't know when our time will be done here on earth. Let us make good use of it and live our lives now, not waiting for life to happen but making life happen. Don't let fear or finacnes get in the way. Just like the woman who poured out her entire savings worth of perfume, she knew Jesus was worth it. She also had no fear... a woman doing something so crazy back then in front of a bunch of men could have led to her being stoned. But she risked it, because she knew Jesus was worth it and He saw her sacrifice and her heart and blessed her.
Matthew 28:18-20 ~ The last thing written in the Gospels... the ONE command that Jesus gave us - this is your purpose. People always ask what their purpose is... well here it is! This looks different for everyone. You may be called to go into America and make disciples, you may be called to go to Europe and make disciples, etc. No matter what or where though, you are called to make disciples and teach them the things of Jesus. This is a vital part to a Christian... a part of the puzzle usually left out. Going to Haiti, or even going to Target, we have a choice to be active in the Spirit's move in this world. It's just whether or not we say yes. The sole reason the Church exists is to carry out this purpose, this mission. Once it is complete the Church will no longer be needed, we will simply worship together. Every tribe, every nation, every tongue. What a glorious day we look forward to.
What will we be doing in Haiti? ~ Jesus told us to "teach them the things I taught you" pretty much. So we will be going and teaching the things that Jesus taught! For example, Jesus taught that "man does not live on bread alone but the very Word of God", He taught "they will know you are My disciples by how you love one another", etc. Pretty much everything in red letters in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are considered Jesus teachings. We will be teaching the things of Jesus at an Orphanage called "Swamp Kids" that I have worked with for the past 4 years, headed up by Pastor Previllon. We also will be doing any ministry that our translator Ostanel finds us. I have been good friends with Ostanel for 4 years also and he is an amazing man of God who is gifted at hospitality and caregiving. He is our translator, security, driver, and spiritual papa. He knows what's up and loves God and desires to see His spirit poured out on the nation of Haiti, his homeland. Wherever God opens a door for ministry, we will walk in it!
Unfortunately only 10 people can go at once - I was initially planning on doing two trips back to back but with my work load for Travel the Road (my boss's just left on a one year mission) and being faithful to my Bible study & present ministry in the states I can't plan two back to back trips... BUT, I will be planning a trip over Christmas break in which whoever wasn't picked for this trip will be GUARANTEED a spot on the December/early January trip. I am really sorry for those of you who will not be able to come in August. Just know that you WILL go in December, I promise.
As Christians we should all abide by this scripture "Just say a simple, 'Yes, I will,' or 'No, I won't.' Anything beyond this is from the evil one." (Matthew 5:37). This is a huge commitment. Because you are going with me and not a church/organization, if you back out last minute you will simply be loosing money or wasting money of the people who financially supported you on this trip. If it is a "No" that is TOTALLY FINE. Just let it be a no. If it is a "yes" then be faithful to your yes and the Lord will bless you sticking to your word.
Along with saying "yes" and committing, there will be MANDATORY meetings in which you must attend. I will be having 6 mandatory meetings throughout the next 6 months before we leave.
1. Fundraising & Passports
2. Vaccinations/Malaria Medicine/Medical Prep/Clothing & Toiletries
3. Specific Prayer Training/Time - Pressing into the Spirit in the 3rd World
4. How to speak Creole & History of Haiti & Culture of Haiti
5. VBS Prep/Teaching Material
6. Daily Team Devotions & Team Dynamics
I will be posting a Calendar later, so check back! Our next meeting will be March 7, 2014 at 6:00pm at my house. If you don't have my address please contact me via E-Mail or text me if you have my number (don't want to put to much information on the internet!) - Lkulick2@gmail.com
So excited to take you all to the nation that stole my heart in 2010. It will be such an exciting and rich time in Him that I can't wait to share with you all. Many blessings!
Lindsay Kulick
Lkulick2@gmail.com
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