Life Groups in Haiti

Over the last few weeks I had the privilege of joining 16 other people from Crosspointe in a journey to go somewhere they had never been before. All but one of them had literally not yet been to Africa, but all of us were taking a different kind of journey...we were taking a risk to become undone, and let God take us to a place spiritually we had never been before, and to do it together while serving in Kenya.

Over the course of 10 days, this group of people who 6 months ago barely knew each other, experienced life in a completely different way, they served together, they wept together, they laughed together, they rejoiced together and they were stretched together.

We have a few opportunities in 2009 for small groups to take similar journeys together and serve with Haitian Children’s Home in Jacmel, Haiti. These are amazing opportunities to grow as a group, and as individuals. It will take your breath away in moments of great awe of who God is...I have to warn you though, that the experience comes with great sacrifice, and that it won’t be easy, and that your worldview will be challenged and many of you will come back with a different view of who God is and who you are in this world.

JULY 4-11, 2009
Games, skits, crafts, songs, and all out silly behavior will fill this week as we help Haitian Children’s Home fulfill their vision of reaching out and loving the needy children of neighboring communities as they share the hope of Christ. This is a great opportunity for groups to serve and make a difference together.

August 8-15, 2009
Soccer (football!) is a favorite past time for the kids at the Haitian Children’s home and also for many of the kids living in the area. A few times a year Haitian Children’s Home likes to host a Soccer Outreach event to build relationships with others in the area. The group will help with all aspects of the event, from set-up to tear down, judging, and encouraging. As with any community event, there is more to this one than just soccer, so don’t let your lack of experience or awareness about the sport keep you from asking God if this trip is right for your small group.

If your group is interested in pursuing one of these mission trip opportunities, please contact Pam McKerring by email (pmckerring@crosspointe.org) or by phone (469-9111 ext 245) by November 9th to discuss them in further detail.