For those who don't know, one of our islands was hit hard from hurricane Ike. Roves were built by our staff for those who wouldn't be able to afford the repairs. Ten roves were repaired on their 10 day trip to the island of Inagua.

This is the final update on our mission trip to Inagua to help with the hurricane damaged homes. I've heard so many testimonies from our staff about how shocked the islanders were to receive help from people not from their island. It really spoke volumes as to the love of Christ towards them through our staff who helped out.

Thank you for your prayers!

This is Meredith's email:

The last night in Inagua left us speechless...sincerely.

We had gone to simply work hard...that was our focus. We climbed on top of many elderly, widowed and disabled peoples roofs to rip up shingles or rotted wood and replace them, so that their homes would no longer leak or be vulnerable to rain damage. We accomplished our goal, but didn't realize the greater goal God was accomplishing through us...until the very last night.

The representative head of social services in Inagua along with other community leaders, reverends and locals stopped by our last night to say, "thank you." Although that in and of itself was unexpected and would have been greatly appreciated, they went "over the top." Bringing homemade gifts, their own Boys Brigade band as well as delicious baked goods and sandwiches, we were in awe of their hearts to bless us before we packed up to head home. Several of the leaders gave speeches that shared how they experienced the Lord through our unity, sacrificial love and hard work. We were welcomed back as family at any time and enjoyed the sweet time of fellowship together with all the Inaguans...young and old.

We're back home safe and sound, filled up to overflowing in our hearts with the memories of God's grace, faithfulness and protection during our time away. For those who held us up in prayer, God did above and beyond all for which we could have asked and hoped. From the inception of the trip to it's fulfillment, I believe we've realized more how we serve a "miracle God" who loves the world passionately and wants us to be His tools of love for the lost and hurting around the globe... The rewards FAR outweigh the "sacrifice" of being filled with and led by the Holy Spirit of God.

Rejoicing in Him,
Meredith Cravens
Patmos: Reality Discipleship
Adventure Learning Centre

For nothing is impossible with God! --Luke 1:37