John 21:15-17 (NIV)
When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?"
"Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you."Jesus said, "Feed my lambs."
Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me?"
He answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you."
Jesus said, "Take care of my sheep."
The third time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?"
Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, "Do you love me?" He said, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you."
Jesus said, "Feed my sheep.
A familiar bible verse, especially appropriate on a mission trip. Each of us that professes to be a Christian is commanded to feed God's sheep. I simply can not think of a more powerful witness than to see little children being cared for and provided for. Today the team took a trip to two school sites to witness the efforts of the Hayes Barton Congregation at work through your genorsity to Stop Hunger Now. Many of you have not only provided financial assistance, but have actually packaged meals at HBUMC's Quarter of Mealion program. Meals that are going to Haiti for the earthquake relief. At these two schools over 1,000 children are being feed by you the Hayes Barton Congregation.
Image beautifully dressed girls and boys with smiling faces in a loving, educational environment where their parents know that they will be provided a meal that meets 100% of their daily nutritional needs. Each child eager to learn, wanting to reach out and touch these strangers from America. Imagine beautiful voices singing songs of celebration to the visitors. Each group finishing with a heartfelt "We love you!"
These children from the age of 3 through the sixth grade have hope, and the future of Haiti has hope because of you. Thank you and God Bless!
Andy Wright
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