Hello friends! Sorry for the delay. The internet has been down at the Harmony House so we haven’t been able to post any blog entries. We said goodbye to our first group from Olathe Bible Church this morning. Their lives were deeply impacted during their short stay here in Jamaica. They had an incredible week and went home changed.
I asked some of the group members questions about their experience here in Harmons and here is what they had to say:
What is the one thing you learned this week?
One thing that I learned is that we should be thankful to go to school and have a good education. When we went to the school, I realized that the teachers don’t really care what the kids do during class and it’s so loud in the classrooms that you can’t even think. – Kaitlyn
What was your most meaningful experience this week?
This whole week was filled with many meaningful experiences. One of the highest on the list was the trip to the infirmary. I loved it when we sat down to read to a lady named Louise, when another lady named Patricia came up to us. She said to kiss her friend Louise because, “she loves kisses!” Then we all sang songs together. When we began to read scripture, Louise began to repeat each verse. When we had to go she thanked us, as Patricia walked us to the bus. It was a very humbling and meaningful experience. – Michele
What was the one thing that made your week here different from a week at home?
There were many things that were different, such as: being in the jungle and having stars at night, having Christian friends all around me for encouragement, spending time discussing God everyday in a group, and reading to people at the infirmary. – Colton
What is one thing you will do when you go home to remind yourself of your week here in Harmons?
It was a big surprise to come back this year and see how close the bauxite mining had moved to the house and the community in Harmons. When I return home, every time I use aluminum, I am going to pray for Harmons and the people I’ve met there. – Sam
I asked some of the group members questions about their experience here in Harmons and here is what they had to say:
What is the one thing you learned this week?
One thing that I learned is that we should be thankful to go to school and have a good education. When we went to the school, I realized that the teachers don’t really care what the kids do during class and it’s so loud in the classrooms that you can’t even think. – Kaitlyn
What was your most meaningful experience this week?
This whole week was filled with many meaningful experiences. One of the highest on the list was the trip to the infirmary. I loved it when we sat down to read to a lady named Louise, when another lady named Patricia came up to us. She said to kiss her friend Louise because, “she loves kisses!” Then we all sang songs together. When we began to read scripture, Louise began to repeat each verse. When we had to go she thanked us, as Patricia walked us to the bus. It was a very humbling and meaningful experience. – Michele
What was the one thing that made your week here different from a week at home?
There were many things that were different, such as: being in the jungle and having stars at night, having Christian friends all around me for encouragement, spending time discussing God everyday in a group, and reading to people at the infirmary. – Colton
What is one thing you will do when you go home to remind yourself of your week here in Harmons?
It was a big surprise to come back this year and see how close the bauxite mining had moved to the house and the community in Harmons. When I return home, every time I use aluminum, I am going to pray for Harmons and the people I’ve met there. – Sam
This evening, our second group arrived! (See picture above) We have a fairly large group this week, comprised of a group from Deerbrook Covenant Church in Lee’s Summit, MO, a group from Christ Community Church in Leawood, KS, and two girls from Geneva College in Pennsylvania. I will update this as soon as I can, so look for more entries and new photos! Be sure to look for our newest videocast , it will be coming soon!
One Love,
Lacy
1 comment:
ah! I love watching the videos and reading the blogs. It definately makes me want to hop on the next plane! It was nice getting a glimpse of the new Harmony House; I haven't been back since it was built. The summer staff picture is on my desk, and you all are in my prayers.
With Love,
Megan
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