Prison and Voodoo

Yesterday we got to go to the Federal Prison in Port au Paix. It was interesting to go into such a hopeless place with the intentions o f sharing the greatest hope of all, Jesus. We went from cell to cell, talking to the prisoners and sharing a short devotion with them. We got to pray with them. It was so awesome and I can't wait to go back!

Today we went to Ansefelor, the voodoo capital of Haiti. We climbed up to the monument and got to see where people come to burn sacrifices for their voodoo gods. We went to their high place and called down the name of Jesus on the city. It was definitely one of the coolest things I've ever experienced. We then drove by the temple. It looked like such an average building but it was extraordinary. At first it was shocking to think that people actually deny God in a place like this. Then I realized that I deny God on a daily basis in my home, at my school, with my life. But God's grace overwhelmed me and made me clean again. And I have come to realize that that is the true message of what I'm bringing to Haiti. That despite this entire Marion's denial of Christ they can be redeemed. How awesome would it be if we could say that Haiti used to be slaves to voodoo and spirits yet now they praise The Lord God as a whole?!?! I think God has some seriously amazing things planned for this summer. Can't wait to see what they are! Here is a picture from the mountain.

Also Presney told me that I was his sister. It made my day! So happy to know him!

Prayer Requests:
Our staff is feeling much better but your prayers for health are still very needed.
We also have our teams coming in soon so you could pray that God would prepare the hearts of those team members for His service.
Also pray for the people we would come in contact with. Pray that they would be receptive of the truth of Christ.


Thank you for your prayers and I hope to share more soon!

With love,
Emily