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I am writing a short post today. I just arrived back in Fort Wayne with Kati. She is back at school. I am seeing a doctor in a short while. I need to get my knee (leg) checked out. It is wierd being back here. Contrast is defined as difference between two ideas or objects. Because of contrast between “here and there” there is a nagging in my soul for three reasons.
1. Haiti-We must do something more. We are placing emphasis on a Compassion Station on the border of the Dominican
Republic and Haiti. We are also organizing and collaborating with Associated Churches in Fort Wayne, IN to bring a team to Port Au Prince, Haiti, April 13-22. As I write, there are other teams being coordinated to go to Haiti. I will have dates soon. If you are
a doctor, physicians assistant, nurse practioner or nurse…. come help us bring hope to Haiti. Make the call and do it!
2. Project Bernabe (barnabas)-We have undertaken a huge project in Cien Fuegos, a “squatters rights” area of Santiago. I spoke there last week. I love those people and want to help in a way that is the best practice of what I can offer. We are developing 
1. Clean Water 2. Micro Finance and 3. Health Education. A team of people are being formed. Soon I will introduce them to you. I am not and cannot do this alone. Others are coming alongside the vision.
3. Church Plant-Cántico Nuevo-We have a name for the church now. Cántico Nuevo. (New Song) I am meeting and connecting with some incredible people that want to see something happen, a strong stamp of God’s grace and agreement. We are sowing good seed and seeing it return. Every 
time I am there I meet with people and share the vision of what the church will be like. We have now rented an apartment in Santiago. It is so well located I have to pinch myself when I think about it. It was His choice. The location is a center point of activity. The street address is E. Leon Jimenez, known by everyone.
We will keep meeting with people, expanding our circle of influence. Secondly, we will continue to have Encuentros de Conocer (Get to Know Meetings) that are very relational. Finally, we will soon begin Convivencias. (Restaurant setting meetings where a meal is shared and a story of the Gospel is the topic of conversation.)
Kevin Delagrange and Kyle Norwood came from Fort Wayne to build bunk-beds for us. They did a fantastic job. I wanted to be able to receive teams of people. I am grateful to three churches; Life Bridge in Fort Wayne, Grace Community in Kokomo, IN and Ignite Church in Flint, MI. They provided the funds for this. Mission accomplished except for three mattresses.
I have layed out a vision that is our pathway by faith.
Restless for the world that is mine.
Grateful!
(Note: Pictures taken by Kati who traveled me on this trip. She was a great companion. My hearts desire for her was to expand her world view through exposure. More to come.)
