*Tentative* Schedule for Our Trip

So our tentative schedule has been released!  It's so exciting to see things begin to take shape and to be able to pray specifically for the places we'll visit and the people we'll meet.  It's sure to be a busy and exhausting journey -- but definitely worthwhile!   See the itinerary below: 

Friday, March 6: Travel and Introduction to Haiti/Wings of Hope

Depart RDU at 6am for Miami, then to Port-au-Prince (PAP).  Travel through Port-au-Prince to Wings of Hope in Fermanthe.  Spend the afternoon at Wings playing with the children.  Evening devotions with the group, then evening lecture.

Saturday, March 7: Wings of Hope

Morning session with Michael Geilenfeld, founder of the St. Joseph's Homes and Catholic priest; he will serve a our instructor in the Spirituality of Mother Teresa.  Spend the rest of the day doing art projects and educational activities with the children.  Lunch and afternoon with kids at the Baptist Mission. Evening devotions with the group.

Sunday, March 8: Worship/Wings of Hope

Breakfast at 5:30am.  Depart 6am for Sunday worship in Cite Soleil, led by missionary Leon Dorleans.  Tour downtown PAP and return to St. Joseph's home for dinner.  Evening with the Resurrection Dance Theater of St. Joseph's, followed by evening devotions.

Monday, March 9: I Have Carved You in the Palm of My Hand

Morning instruction with Michael, then go to Cite Soleil and Blanchard to visit ministries of Jacky and Leon Dorleans, visiting their schools, clinic, and churches.  Attend afternoon prayers at St. Joseph, followed by evening lecture by the Director of the St. Joseph's home (a former child slave who was rescued by the home.)

Tuesday, March 10: Hope for the Poor

Morning instruction with Michael, then go to Mother Teresa's facilities in three teams: Home for the Dying, Baby Hospital, Brothers' Clinic.  After lunch, join afternoon prayers at the boys' home.  Jacky and Leon to speak after dinner.

Wednesday, March 11: Be Still and Know that I am God

Morning instruction with Michael, then time to return to Father Tony's orphanage, Three Angels children's clinic, or Home for the Dying.  Afternoon prayers and time for reflection. Pack for Fondwa and Jacmel.

Thursday, March 12: A Day in Fondwa

Morning instruction with Michael, then travel by van across the mountains to the village of Fondwa.  Stay with the Sisters of Charity in the guest house, deliver medical supplies, visit the clinic, school and orphanage.  Learn about Fonkoze micro-financing initiatives, rural peasant cooperatives.  Craft and play time with the children of the orphanage followed by evening devotions and a local Haitian speaker.

Friday, March 13: A Day in Jacmel

Early morning departure to Jacmel, spend the day with the children at Lekol Sen Trinite.  Assist with school lessons, eat with the children, walk kids home.  Trinity House Dancers will perform for us.  Melshi (Trinity House director) to provide evening lecture.

Saturday, March 14: The Poor Have So Much to Give Us

Return to PAP after breakfast.  As time allows visit Caribbean Market and Sunny Homes.  Tour of St. Joseph's art ministry and collection.  Evening instruction with Michael and devotions.

Sunday, March 15: God is Everywhere and in Everything

Morning worship in St. Joseph's Chapel.  Afternoon excursion by van to Croix des Bouquets to the Metal Village.  Jacqui Labrom will host discussion of Haitian metalworking.  Pack for home.

Monday, March 16: Farewell to Haiti

Depart PAP 4:20pm; arrive Durham 11:25pm.  Pray for traveling mercies!