Grand

This week we ended our teacher training.  On Thursday we asked the teachers to share their prayer requests for the coming year.  Mr. Guitho, who is the music teacher, shared some amazing words.  He said he understood that the school may not have enough funding for music classes next year, but he said he was trusting God to give him other work so that he could continue to teach music to the children as an unpaid volunteer.  He shared his grand vision for the future of the school and how the Lord will be praised and honored through the musical talents of the students.  The other teachers thanked Mr. Guitho for his faithfulness to his calling and I couldn't help but agree, Haiti (and all the world) needs more people like Mr. Guitho who are willing to take steps of faith to see God's work done.

On Friday, to begin our teacher graduation celebration, we invited Mr. Guitho's teen choir to perform.  The musicians crowded into the room and as soon as their voices started the room of teachers fell silent and crowds of other students pushed up against the windows outside to watch.  The teens in the choir had hearts full of faithful praise to our Lord.  The music was indeed grand, both pleasing to the ear and amazingly uplifting to the spirit.  

As the students left, we saw the backs of their uniforms had the words "Les Fils Du Roi"- "Children of the King."  Through their careful practice and Mr. Guitho's faithful teaching, these children are indeed making a pleasing noise to their Savior.  They are proclaiming that His name is great and He is worthy of our worship!  

During these last few days of my time in Haiti (for now), I am thankful for your faithful friendship and support.  Love in Christ, Jessie