(Spirit of Grace at sea)After nearly 10 months of being with the ministry Friend Ships Unlimited I was one among a crew of 38 that were able to make their way to an impoverished and helpless land. January 2005 all lines were cast off and the Spirit of Grace a 344ft, 3805ton vessel made her way through the Calcasieu and unto the open waters. We arrived in Port Au Prince Haiti after six unbelievable days at sea. It was an experience never to be forgotten.
(Haiti from the sky)In 1804 Haiti was used as a safe haven for slave traders to deal in human beings. The people of Haiti made a pact with satan to gain their freedom and agreed to be bound to his rules for 200 years in return. In the year 2004 this deal with the prince of the powers of darkness ended, now is a time of new beginning for these people.
(A typical day at work)After Arriving in Port Au Prince we commenced the off loading of the Spirit of Grace and set up a medical/dental clinic in the town of Carrefour. We were able to give the food, clothing and other supplies that were brought to the pastors of local church's, making it possible for them to help their congregation and others in need. While the patients waited in line to see a doctor they were feed, prayed with and able to watch a Jesus film in their own language. I was among the deckcrew back at port off loading the cargo. It took the whole three weeks to finish the off loading process. The reason being, we only had one semi truck to transport the cargo to Carrefour which was over an hour away.
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