Relationships are crucial to partnerships. Consider this example from missionary Rick Ireland involving two U.S. teams (from The Journey Community Church, CO, and Ransomville FMC, NY) that worked alongside Haitians to rebuild after the earthquake: “The church at Petite Place Cazeau is in a poor community, but each day they fed the U.S. teams both breakfast and lunch. Though it was a real financial sacrifice for this Haitian church, it didn’t stop them from ministering to the people who were ministering to them. If their U.S. brothers and sisters were willing to sacrifice money, time and comfort to help them, they were going to return it as best they could. Each Sunday the U.S. teams drove to Petite Place Cazeau for worship. Both teams reported that God showed up in a big way.” Does the prospect of relationships like this stir something in you? Contact Dale Woods (Dale4Missions@gmail.com or 810-836-6527) to discover how you can be involved.

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