This month we have been working hard to process all the new information we received during our trip to Haiti. We learned so much and we are spending time finding the best way to meet some of the new needs that were shared with us.
One of the new needs is that of shorts for boys. While it was wonderful to give dresses to the little girls and share with them, it was very hard to see the boys and not have much to give them. We did share some candy and stuffed animals with them so no one went home empty handed but it was made evident to us that there are needs for boys shorts as well as dresses for the girls.
We took down a few pairs of homemade shorts for the boys to check for proper sizes and styles. In the future we want to be able to bring something significant for every child, so we are now starting to open up the sewing groups to start making boys shorts. The boys shorts will mainly be for play since they wear pants to school and church, so the style needs to be relaxed and comfortable. Anything that resembles a type of athletic short will work well. If you are interested in making boys shorts let us know so we can have an idea of how many are being made.
We also found that we have a need for dresses in larger sizes. The pillowcase dresses are a good fit for most school children, but, in Haiti, some children start school later than 5 years old. Therefore, when they reach 6th grade they can be as old as 15 years old. We need dresses that will fit young women, not just the school girls. The girls in the schools and churches we visited were very happy to receive the new dresses we had for them but some will be wearing them as long-style shirts instead of dresses. They were happy to receive the items but next time we want to be able to give them something they will be able to feel comfortable wearing.
The third need that was revealed to us was a need for drawstring backpacks. With school starting in the fall, we received a request from one missionary for 600 backpacks. We really hope we can find some sewing groups that would take on this project. The children need something very simple to take their things back and forth to school. They do not carry much to school but it would be great to share the love of Jesus with them in a very practical and tangible item. If you would like to take on this project, please give us a call. We would really love to see each child at this school receive a backpack to start their school year.
With the growth of Haiti Care Mission, we expect to see changes in the needs on a regular basis. It is our desire to meet the needs in whatever way we can. If you are interested in helping make these new items, please give us a call so we can give you more specifics.
June Praise and Prayer request....
Praise God for His hand on this ministry. He is leading the way for us to serve more children.
Praise the Lord for new sewing groups. We added 3 more sewing groups to the ministry this month.
Please pray for us as we prepare to travel this summer to promote Haiti Care Mission and raise funds. Pray for doors to open and hearts to be willing to respond to the needs.
Please pray for the people of Haiti. Pray that they will hear and receive the message of Jesus.
Thank you for your faithful prayers. Please let us know how we can be praying for you.
More pictures from the trip.
Blessings and happy summer, Lynn for the Anderson Ministry team
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