....then the end will come

180-Degrees is a small church plant, about 5 years into the process, but we have a dynamic group of believers who absolutely feel that God wants to get the good news of His love, gospel and glory to the nations.  Caitlin is one of our people who have such a burden for the nations, Haiti specifically.  Caitlin and her sis, Leah (Boston, MA), have been going over to Haiti now for a few years.  The outreach started with games and dances, sports, and activities for many of the children.  As the months went by, Leah and Caitlin struggled with the little bit that they were able to give to the nation.  As we all know by now post-earthquake Haiti is is shambles.  America as a nation cannot band aid the needs of this torn apart nation.  Yet Caitlin and Leah continue to visit and ask God for wisdom of how to make the greatest impact for God in the history of this great people.  Caitlin is sure after years of walking with the Lord that the "greatest hope of the world is the church."  The church gives out the gospel, the connection to God, and the love needed for a dying and broken world.  Jesus is the head and presence of the church, and even in the midst of suffering, the world can hold to the eternal promise by Christ that truly he brings all into eternal life that believe and live for Him.  Caitlin and Leah have begun to take baby steps in identifying young leaders in Haiti, who can be trained and equipped to lead a charge for Christ by establishing churches in this nation.  Many great things will come forth from this effort: homes for boys, schools, job training, summer camps, agricultural training.  For now, Caitlin and Leah are planning a trip in late July.  Pray God to open their eyes to see the next steps in reaching nation Haiti with the Gospel of Christ and the wisdom to identify and equip leaders to develop passionate churches for Jesus.  Jesus is the hope of the world....and Jesus is in the church.  Join 180 in a thrust of prayer and action to plant churches, 'till the whole world knows.'  "And this gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come."- Matthew 24:14.   More coming on some people we know in Haiti and their stories....Notice Caitlin's blog link on my partner list.  -  Stu