Monday, February 1, 2010

PARADISE CONTINUES TO GROW

On January 29, 2010 a grand celebration was held to welcome 25 new families to villa Paraiso. Through the hard work and dedication of the Spruce land team, many people were blessed through their visit. Hospital visits, children’s program, crafts and roof installation took place but one of the highlights of their visit was when 3 members of one family in villa Paraiso accepted Jesus Christ as their Saviour. After the dedication service not only did the 25 new families receive a welcome gift from the team, but each family in this expanding village of 125 received the gift of a 20 lb. bag of food and charcoal brought to their home. While delivering this food, a number of children followed the truck like a pied piper wanting to assist on this mission of mercy. HAITI RELIEF WORK
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with our Haitian neighbours as they attempt to rebuild their lives after the devastating earthquake. Dr. Lisa Klassen and a team from Crossroads travelled to the Jiminai located on the border to assist with the overwhelming need of the many injured people. Dr. Lambert, a Haitian doctor who works in the clinic in villa Esperanza also came back very tired but grateful for the opportunity to help his fellow countrymen. Two truckloads worth $25,000 of medicine and food have been sent also on behalf of the Samaritan Foundation from the designated funds allotted.

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