The Mission Health, Inc http://themissionmd.org/ News and Journals from theMissionMD.org en joe@themissionmd.org Copyright 2010 2010-04-06T12:52:57+00:00 Kenya Day 1 http://themissionmd.org/kenya-trip-launch1/ http://themissionmd.org/kenya-trip-launch1/  Stayed w/ P. Reeves, Charles, Katie, Corey, Allen. They took me to Dr. Bills and we sustained air-soft fire on the way. Withdraw 600 American dollars and went to Sonic with Chris- traffic in ATL was bad and then random security check at the airport. After all of this I still made the flight, but the flight didn’t make the destination. We couldn’t land due to bad weather so we stopped to refuel in Baltimore Maryland and I met a nice couple on the plane, but sadly I missed my flight to London. I ran around collecting my bags, met a girls soccer team and a soccer mom helped me out. Instead of flying to Kenya I stayed at a Marriot. Posh. I watched cartoons and Croc Dundee.

]]> 2010-04-06T15:46:19+00:00 New Website Launch! http://themissionmd.org/new-website-launch/ http://themissionmd.org/new-website-launch/ The Mission Health is proud to announce its new website launch today. Our new website will enable us to better keep our supporters and contributors up to date on where were are with our trips and missions. You will find journals written while on trips along with photos giving you a vivid depiction of the countries we visit.

]]> 2010-02-27T00:00:56+00:00 Defy Thirst http://themissionmd.org/defy-thirst/ http://themissionmd.org/defy-thirst/ DEFY THIRST leads a reconstruction team to Petit Goave, Haiti on March 5th-March 20th. The epicenter of the earthquake was directly halfway between Port Au Prince and Petit Goave, and so Petit Goave received alot of damage, but because of lack of media attention, has not received any aid. The Defiant Missions Team is a long time friend of The Mission Health Inc. and will be constructing several homes, installing household water filtration systems, conduct training in sanitation and hygiene, construct latrines, provide basic medical care, and do whatever else is involved in loving on people.

Below is an email from Matt Turner of Defiant Missions

Hi, hopefully by now you are aware that Defy Thirst is preparing to take two teams down to Haiti in two weeks, we have finally figured out how much stuff we can take down with us for aid, and many people have been asking what goods they can supply towards the relief effort rather than monetary donations, so here are some basics of the trip, and a list of the things we would like to take down with us.

We will be in Haiti for two weeks with a team of 15 people from March 5th through March 20th.  We will be working in Petit Goave, a town Southwest of Port Au Prince, the capitol of Haiti.  The epicenter of the earthquake was directly halfway between Port Au Prince and Petit Goave, and so Petit Goave received alot of damage, but because of lack of media attention, has not received any aid.  There we will be constructing several homes, installing household water filtration systems, conducting training on sanitation and hygeine, constructing latrines, providing basic medical care, and aiding in anything else that may come up.  We will have security with us and will be sleeping in tents, but inside the walls of a church compound.  If everything goes well, we will return both having impacted the lives of others and having taken something personal from what we experience!

List of Goods Needed

  • 4 Man tents (3-4 needed, the smaller and lighter the better, we will use them while there and they will provide shelter for those without homes when we leave)
  • Toothpaste
  • toothbrushes
  • Soap
  • http://www.rei.com/product/786393  -This is a water filtration system that works great for a family of 4-6, is cost effective, durable, and treats up to 1 million gallons
  • Medical Supplies-deworming medicines particularly, antibiotics etc. (don't do anything illegal, if you know of an organization or pharmacy/doctor who has expired or excess that can donate please let us know)
  • Soccer Balls -new(kids who have their own equipment and are good can get a free education through soccer and it can keep them out of trouble-we are starting a youth league soon)
  • Ball pumps -new(small ones)
  • Cleats -new(kids-teen)
  • Clothing (please note, most needed clothes are dress clothes, they have tons of donated t-shirts and such, but church and job clothes are rare and are very prized possessions)
  • Children's vitamins (we need lots of these)
  • Adult Vitamins
  • Polaroid Film- to give families photos(many have never seen photos of themselves, these are highly appreciated)
  • Shoes (in good condition or new only, dress shoes are appreciated more)
  • Long Skirts for women

To donate, please drop off items with someone who is going on the trip, or with us in Lawrenceville or Decatur!

I'm sure there are other things I have neglected to mention, but this is a great start, if you have questions, please call 770-617-9283 if you have any questions!

And of course, financial donations are always accepted by mail or at www.defythirst.org

Thank you so much for your support, we truly appreciate the support and faith in us and what we are doing.

Sincerely, Matt Turner
Defy Thirst
mturner@defythirst.org
770-617-928

]]> 2010-02-26T23:21:49+00:00 Preparation and Planning has begun for The Mission’s next trip! http://themissionmd.org/preparation-and-planning-has-begun-for-the-missions-next-trip/ http://themissionmd.org/preparation-and-planning-has-begun-for-the-missions-next-trip/ We have considered a brief trip between April 5th-April 11th and are looking even further into summer opportunities.

]]> 2010-02-26T23:00:38+00:00 Sound System donated for the Barefoot church in Haiti! http://themissionmd.org/sound-system-donated-for-the-barefoot-church-in-haiti/ http://themissionmd.org/sound-system-donated-for-the-barefoot-church-in-haiti/ Warren Baptist Church of Augusta just hooked us up with a sweet set of speakers, a bass amp, and lots of microphones and cables! We could still use an amp to power them, some instruments, and a way to get them down there- if you can help with any of these please contact us!!! …we may be in need of a few pairs of earplugs as well. 

]]> 2010-02-25T23:00:14+00:00 Haiti Day 9 http://themissionmd.org/haiti-day-9/ http://themissionmd.org/haiti-day-9/ We had the hope of sleeping late today…its ok though it was good to smell the sunrise air. They told Matt to leave early so he had to bolt and we packed to leave for the airport earlier than we expected. Apparently the night before AA didn’t fly out and so there was a backlog of passengers. I bought some Haitian coffee and hopped on the states bound plane. A friend got sick on the flight back and I didn’t really get to say bye after that but it was still good just to know I was almost home. One more flight and a drive, separated only by a lost and then broken guitar (thanks AA), were the last things between me and a nap in Savannah before the next itinerant adventure to Athens for the coming semester and adventure.

]]> 2008-01-06T04:53:16+00:00 Haiti Day 8 http://themissionmd.org/haiti-day-8/ http://themissionmd.org/haiti-day-8/ We woke up early again and took the mission truck in the rain to the airport. I don’t know why it didn’t dawn on us that it was going to rain on us if we were in the back of the truck; I guess it is just more fun that way. I was grateful we had a ride because last time our ride didn’t wake up, then his battery died and his friends tire was flat and we would have been stranded had God not given us an empty and hirable tap-tap. We hung out at the airport for a while and sang a few praise songs. It was our spectacle for the day. Another sweet thing to look at was the double rainbow that surrounded our plane as we flew back to the South of Haiti. When we got back to Port au Prince I realized how sick Matt really was and I was glad that we had a place to stay instead of having to explore the city without a plan or place to stay. We stayed at the Visa lodge again and met a Dr. Green who made a point to tell me it is illegal in Haiti to practice medicine without a license…I gotta work on that. The day was mostly gone but after travel logistics we met with Dr. Green and he gave his view of the passion of the Christ through the eyes of a surgeon. Definitely an interesting perspective. Then time to sleep.

]]> 2008-01-05T04:53:06+00:00 Haiti Day 7 http://themissionmd.org/haiti-day-7/ http://themissionmd.org/haiti-day-7/ Paul and I got up early to go to the radio station. The rain woke me up and made me think of Jesus when he offered living water. Paul played 2 songs and shared his testimony and I shared the story of the woman at the well and that Jesus loved her and offered her life that would never leave and that would overflow from her if she trusted in Him. After the radio we did the last VBS on this same living water theme and then began to pack. It took a really long time for some reason but we had to wait for the rain to stop anyway. We actually prayed for the rain to stop now that I think about it! And it did about 3 minutes later! Anyway we filled up our water bottles and went off to Pore de Paix with Daniel. We hopped onto a tap-tap and rode in the drizzle to PA Paix. We made a few stops on the way to crunch more luggage and people into the back of the truck. We arrived at the orphanage and unloaded our bags. We then went walking in search of Haitian spaghetti. We found a restaurant right on the beach and the view was amazing. The waves were really raging and it was kind of a display of God’s power. I wouldn’t have gone out there without a surfboard. We came back after dinner and took a trip to the 7-11 to buy some junk food for our guys. We went back and watched a Jean Claude van Damme movie and talked about life before going to bed.

]]> 2008-01-04T04:52:13+00:00 Haiti Day 6 http://themissionmd.org/haiti-day-6/ http://themissionmd.org/haiti-day-6/ This morning we were supposed to meet the guy and his family at the mission but he never showed. I waited an hour and then went late to VBS to help the guys. After VBS we went to the radio station to see if we could broadcast again but Jose wasn’t there. We ended up finding him in the street and he invited us to come tomorrow. Then we headed to the market to find bibles to give to our new friends but couldn’t find any. When we came back we rested and journaled and cleaned for a bit. Then we took the drugs to the mission before going to the soccer field. We made a few friends but mostly got taunted by the older guys because we were silly and white looking (blan) and didn’t know the language. It’s ok though, I think it just comes with the territory. When we left the soccer field we came back and got ready for the last bible study. This was a special time because we brought all of our candles and lit them in the church. It provided a great atmosphere to wash the feet of our Haitian Friends. It was a really special time and most of the guys were fighting tears. After we washed their feet and prayed Paul played guitar and we all sang for at least an hour after it was over. It was sweet time with the Lord and the guys.

]]> 2008-01-03T04:51:21+00:00 Haiti Day 5 http://themissionmd.org/haiti-day-5/ http://themissionmd.org/haiti-day-5/ Three of us on a sleeping bag on T-man’s tile porch. Praise the LORD! This was the best night of rest that I have had in about a week! Never mind the fact that it was only 4.5ish hours long, it was quiet and blessed by the Lord. Plus we had PB&J on Haitian nugget bread. How could it not be a great day?! Then we went and bought a 25 kilo (25lb) bag of rice to take up the mountains to give to families in need and talk about grace. We made large and small Ziploc bags of rice and packed up toys, dolls, and bubbles and were off. The first house we came to had a guy and his family waiting outside to accept Christ. I think this was a sign we were going in the right direction. From there we kept going up the mountain and found a guy with a cow and another family to talk to about Jesus. There were a few mort people that we met and shared rice and Jesus with before coming back and putting on a concert for the church. After the concert we were tired again for some reason and we went to sleep. 

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