Last summer I had the privilege of going down to an orphanage in Haiti, called Children of the Promise, for 10 days. While down there, I was extremely blessed by the people I worked with, and amazed by their simple lifestyles, and even more by the faith in God! As this past school year progressed, I felt God nudging me more and more towards sacrificing my entire summer and volunteering down there again, but for 10 weeks instead of only 10 days. I finally put my foot down and told God no, I needed money to pay for my college tuition, and that He had guided me to Calvin, so He should want me to pay for it. Over the next few days, God dropped numerous signs right on top of me that He indeed was calling me to Haiti, and that if I followed He would provide. After a few days of this, I spent some alone time with God and told Him ok, I would "Take the Leap" and trust Him to catch me. And He did! Fundraising went amazingly well with God providing even more than the amount I had asked for and needed to make the trip happen. And now, 5 months after I finally decided to go, I am leaving in only 4 days, and I cannot wait!
The way God has guided me and provided for me up to this point is so amazing, my only response is to praise Him all the more! Continued prayer as I fly down on Sunday and Monday would be very much appreciated and welcome!
In Christ.
David Vanderhooft
