God's Work in the School

Day 3,4 and 5 of the evening DL Institute classes were amazing. We settled in with #'s over the 60 mark each class. Hardly a square in of floor space was left unused. Herb continued with great teaching. What was most amazing to me was that after the first 2 days of classes, when we arrived 20 minutes prior to the start of the class, the room was 95% full, note books and Bibles were out and ready. Hungry and eager was what I saw in their faces.

 

A total of 8 women attended the Institute. There is an obvious need for women teacher/trainers to come and help. Debbie has made a good friend with one of the ladies, named Keisha. Please pray that God will send women to come along side these ladies.

 

We also decided to try a new idea. We invited 5 of the men to our home for lunch and a more intimate training time with Herb. We have also video taped these session to be used for future training tools for all class members. We did the small class twice ( Keisha attending the 2nd ) and have decided that it will become a regular part of each week for the Institute. 3 small classes per week, and each student will have this additional opportunity for teaching over the course of the next 9 months.

 

I have met with one of our students at his house and his church in the very poor batey of Saman. Pastor Walex may (Lord willing) be the first missionary/Pastor that The Project will send back to Haiti. Please be praying for Walex, his wife and his 8 children as he seeks Gods will in this direction. He currently travels back and forth to Haiti (at much sacrifice to his family) to pursue what he believes God has called him to. The Institute has given him even greater clarification on what he is do in response to our Lords command in the Great Commission, to go and "make disciples". Herb Hodges has had an impact on another life here in the D R. Praise God.

 

Debbie and I will be wrapping up our stay with visits and follow up to our Haitian brothers and sisters. They are ready and waiting for the next week of DL in DR classes with Jason Seville coming in October to teach on the Gospel of Mathew.

 

There is much to be thankful for and much to be prayed about. Thank you for all of our praying friends. Please continue.

 

Bill