Today, we were able to engage in service to our brothers and sisters that often is often unexpected as we travel. Today, we were able to help fix a serpentine belt on the van that Pastor Riccardo uses.
I was able to bring some parts with me to Haiti for these vehicles since some are difficult to find here. They had some mechanics replace the original belt but they apparently didn't do it correctly as it "fell off" on our way back to Pastor Riccardo's house several days ago. We were able to get to the house and then park the vehicle until it could be fixed properly. I guess we are defined now as "properly"! As often happens in developing countries, there is some knowledge that is extrapolated to other applications but sometime the extrapolation is flawed. We were able to assist them by correcting the problem and teaching these mechanics (who later replaced the struts on the van) what they did incorrectly so they would not do so again. We were also able to negotiate a lower price on the replacement of the struts due to the previous error. Who would have known that the rest of the world doesn't understand the concept of a guarantee for services.
We were also able to assist with the purchase of a used tire for the van. That wasn't part of the original plan but God has provided what we need so we could assist our friends in this way. We thank Him for His provision and for allowing us to serve our brothers and sisters in Christ in this practical way, in addition to our training and teaching.
Tonight, we are to attend an evangelistic meeting in which the gospel will be presented. Please pray for those who hear to understand and respond in repentance as God sees fit.
Location:Haiti
Ha, you probably told yourself, "I'll send that old van to Hatti and then I'll never have to wrench on it again" We thinking and praying for you and your team. Keep up the good work.
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