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——————————————–<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Update 02\/24\/2014<\/p>\n Wow! \u00a0Just look how things have come together. \u00a0God always provides and I appreciate so much the support of YOU, His “Hands and Feet”, as we together fulfill the great commission of our Lord.<\/p>\n Thanks everyone for all your help. \u00a0 Now one last and truly most important request. \u00a0This one thing is vital for he success of our mission: \u00a0Your prayers. \u00a0 Please keep us in your prayers while we are on our trip. \u00a0Pray for wisdom, guidance,\u00a0courage,\u00a0<\/span>safety, peace,<\/span>\u00a0and most of all,<\/span>\u00a0God’s presents.<\/span><\/p>\n Your brother in the service of our Lord Jesus Christ,<\/p>\n Mark<\/p>\n ————————————<\/p>\n Once again we will be going to Haiti to help with a youth retreat during the “Carnival” week-end. \u00a0These retreats\u00a0provide a fun, christian, alternative to the secular carnival celebration that goes on throughout the country. \u00a0This year’s retreat will be March 1st – 5th, 2014. \u00a0 We will be studying the book of James and plan to discuss some key life principals mentioned there, including:<\/p>\n Please pray for us as we prepare materials and hearts for the retreat. \u00a0If you want to help in some other ways, below is a list of things we will need.<\/p>\n I will add \/adjust as we finalize the preparations for the retreat.<\/p>\n Check back often since I\u2019ll be adding to the list as we build the agenda for the retreat, and updating the list to show the things that have already been provided. \u00a0Also, feel free to leave a comment below if you plan to purchase or have purchased some of the items above. \u00a0I need all materials by\u00a0February 16th\u00a0<\/strong>so I can finish up the loose ends before the trip!<\/p>\n We appreciate\u00a0your help, prayers, and support in the service of Christ Jesus our Lord.<\/p>\n May His Kingdom come,<\/p>\n Mark<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Update 03\/9\/2014 We are back and it was a great trip. \u00a0 Here’s a google maps link to where we went in: \u00a0Montrouis, Haiti.\u00a0 And here’s a link to some pictures of the event. ——————————————– Update 02\/24\/2014 Wow! 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20 small dowel rods (used as flag poles)<\/del><\/li>\nMarkers, stickers, stencils, etc. that can be used to decorate the flags<\/del><\/li>\nPlay money<\/del> (dollar bills) \u00a0At least 200 bills in all denominations, preferably different colors like Monopoly money.<\/li>\nBags of candy (individually wrapped, such as starburst candy, tootsie rolls, etc.)<\/del><\/li>\nSome party favors and fun prizes, harmonicas, recorders, kazoos, bandannas, sun glasses, T-shirts, flashlights with batteries, glow sticks, etc. \u00a0Anything that is not too big and heavy that teenagers would like.<\/del><\/li>\n1 or 2 reams of plain white paper<\/del><\/li>\n1 Box golf pencils<\/del> (150 to 200 pencils)<\/li>\nRope for a tug-o-war<\/span><\/del><\/li>\n200 balloons ( 8 or 9 inch round )<\/del><\/li>\n20 Bandannas (To use as blindfolds)<\/del><\/li>\nSoccer balls<\/del><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n