Comments on: Reflections on My Short-term Mission Trip to Haiti http://www.providentplan.com/1323/reflections-on-my-short-term-mission-trip-to-haiti/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reflections-on-my-short-term-mission-trip-to-haiti Personal Finance for Life in the Kingdom Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:59:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Paul Williams http://www.providentplan.com/1323/reflections-on-my-short-term-mission-trip-to-haiti/#comment-15830 Paul Williams Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:14:57 +0000 http://www.providentplan.com/?p=1323#comment-15830 Hi, Whitney! I haven't been back since I was there in 2010, but I can say that we never felt in danger while we were there. We were a little nervous, but there was nothing to fear. I can't say what it's like right now though. I'd recommend trying to get in contact with someone who is in the area where you're going. Also, if you're working with a group that has a base already there, it's highly unlikely they would ask you to come if it's really dangerous. Hi, Whitney! I haven’t been back since I was there in 2010, but I can say that we never felt in danger while we were there. We were a little nervous, but there was nothing to fear. I can’t say what it’s like right now though. I’d recommend trying to get in contact with someone who is in the area where you’re going. Also, if you’re working with a group that has a base already there, it’s highly unlikely they would ask you to come if it’s really dangerous.

]]> By: whitney http://www.providentplan.com/1323/reflections-on-my-short-term-mission-trip-to-haiti/#comment-15828 whitney Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:47:35 +0000 http://www.providentplan.com/?p=1323#comment-15828 I've been asked to go on a two week trip there, I'm 21, amd I'm really worried about the violence and crime situation after reading another article about it, I'd lover for you to e mail me and tell me more about it!!!! I’ve been asked to go on a two week trip there, I’m 21, amd I’m really worried about the violence and crime situation after reading another article about it, I’d lover for you to e mail me and tell me more about it!!!!

]]> By: Paul Williams http://www.providentplan.com/1323/reflections-on-my-short-term-mission-trip-to-haiti/#comment-15526 Paul Williams Thu, 12 May 2011 15:38:41 +0000 http://www.providentplan.com/?p=1323#comment-15526 Hi, Andrea. I guess my general tip would be to just be friendly and talk with people. Try to learn a little Haitian Creole if you can before you leave. If not, try to learn while you're there. Haitian people are very happy to help you learn some Creole (especially if you'll help them learn English!). :) This is a good way to at least get a connection going with someone. I'm not sure what type of tips you're looking for though. If you could be a bit more specific I might have some ideas. Also, it's been over a year since I was in Haiti so I'm not 100% up-to-date on how things are going there. Blessings! Hi, Andrea. I guess my general tip would be to just be friendly and talk with people. Try to learn a little Haitian Creole if you can before you leave. If not, try to learn while you’re there. Haitian people are very happy to help you learn some Creole (especially if you’ll help them learn English!). :) This is a good way to at least get a connection going with someone.

I’m not sure what type of tips you’re looking for though. If you could be a bit more specific I might have some ideas. Also, it’s been over a year since I was in Haiti so I’m not 100% up-to-date on how things are going there. Blessings!

]]> By: Andrea Pierre http://www.providentplan.com/1323/reflections-on-my-short-term-mission-trip-to-haiti/#comment-15525 Andrea Pierre Thu, 12 May 2011 15:10:41 +0000 http://www.providentplan.com/?p=1323#comment-15525 Hi Paul, I found your site by doing a google search. Your review has been helpful. I will be traveling to Haiti in a week for a short mission trip and was wondering if you have any tips or advice in general. Hi Paul,

I found your site by doing a google search. Your review has been helpful. I will be traveling to Haiti in a week for a short mission trip and was wondering if you have any tips or advice in general.

]]> By: Paul Williams http://www.providentplan.com/1323/reflections-on-my-short-term-mission-trip-to-haiti/#comment-9944 Paul Williams Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:57:24 +0000 http://www.providentplan.com/?p=1323#comment-9944 Thanks for your question, Kay! Other than what I shared in this article, I can recommend Craig Ford's "Short Term Missions Handbook" which I wrote about in "<a href="http://www.providentplan.com/1707/preparing-for-a-short-term-mission-trip/" rel="nofollow">Preparing for a Short Term Mission Trip?</a>". My best tip is to listen carefully to the advice you get from the hosts as they're most familiar with the situation. You'll make the trip better for them if you can help them out by following their rules and guidelines. Other than that, a lot of prayer and seeking God will go a long way! Thanks for your question, Kay! Other than what I shared in this article, I can recommend Craig Ford’s “Short Term Missions Handbook” which I wrote about in “Preparing for a Short Term Mission Trip?“. My best tip is to listen carefully to the advice you get from the hosts as they’re most familiar with the situation. You’ll make the trip better for them if you can help them out by following their rules and guidelines. Other than that, a lot of prayer and seeking God will go a long way!

]]> By: kay http://www.providentplan.com/1323/reflections-on-my-short-term-mission-trip-to-haiti/#comment-9942 kay Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:47:03 +0000 http://www.providentplan.com/?p=1323#comment-9942 My husband and daughter will be traveling to Haiti in July 2011. This will be a senior missions trip. Have any pointers that you would share? My husband and daughter will be traveling to Haiti in July 2011. This will be a senior missions trip. Have any pointers that you would share?

]]> By: Paul Williams http://www.providentplan.com/1323/reflections-on-my-short-term-mission-trip-to-haiti/#comment-7002 Paul Williams Tue, 25 May 2010 21:36:11 +0000 http://www.providentplan.com/?p=1323#comment-7002 Thanks for your comment, Karen! I'll send you a note shortly. Thanks for your comment, Karen! I’ll send you a note shortly.

]]> By: Karen Petty http://www.providentplan.com/1323/reflections-on-my-short-term-mission-trip-to-haiti/#comment-7000 Karen Petty Tue, 25 May 2010 20:49:17 +0000 http://www.providentplan.com/?p=1323#comment-7000 Paul - I am interested in planning a trip for next year to Haiti - would like to ask you some questions if you have time? Please email me at the above address. Thank you! Paul – I am interested in planning a trip for next year to Haiti – would like to ask you some questions if you have time? Please email me at the above address.
Thank you!

]]> By: Paul Williams http://www.providentplan.com/1323/reflections-on-my-short-term-mission-trip-to-haiti/#comment-6139 Paul Williams Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:54:28 +0000 http://www.providentplan.com/?p=1323#comment-6139 Thanks so much for your encouraging comment, Joe! I'm glad you liked the first section. It sounds like it did what I wanted it to do. It's just amazing how much we take for granted. We have nothing to complain about if we actually look at how blessed we are. I hope it didn't sound like I was discouraging short-term mission trips. They are a great tool and will help open our eyes and hearts. But we must be careful not to think too highly of ourselves or the work we do on those trips. It's just important to have the right mindset going in, while you're there, and coming home. I'm looking forward to Craig & Jeri's ebook. He's going to be sending me a copy to review. It sounds like it will be very helpful! I'm excited because my wife's cousin is going on a short-term mission trip to Haiti in the summer, so it might be a useful resource for her group. Thanks again for your comments! Thanks so much for your encouraging comment, Joe! I’m glad you liked the first section. It sounds like it did what I wanted it to do. It’s just amazing how much we take for granted. We have nothing to complain about if we actually look at how blessed we are.

I hope it didn’t sound like I was discouraging short-term mission trips. They are a great tool and will help open our eyes and hearts. But we must be careful not to think too highly of ourselves or the work we do on those trips. It’s just important to have the right mindset going in, while you’re there, and coming home.

I’m looking forward to Craig & Jeri’s ebook. He’s going to be sending me a copy to review. It sounds like it will be very helpful! I’m excited because my wife’s cousin is going on a short-term mission trip to Haiti in the summer, so it might be a useful resource for her group. Thanks again for your comments!

]]> By: Joe Plemon http://www.providentplan.com/1323/reflections-on-my-short-term-mission-trip-to-haiti/#comment-6138 Joe Plemon Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:39:45 +0000 http://www.providentplan.com/?p=1323#comment-6138 Paul, Ever since I knew you had gone on this trip, I have been anxious to read your reflections. That first section about being extremely blessed was really well done. You told of the stark living conditions without causing us to feel guilt for living in a great country. I appreciate our nation more after reading that section. I have been on many short term missions, and while I agree that these are not the solution, we have found that working with permanent missionaries consistently over several years can make a difference. I am glad that you took the time to learn a bit of the language. I know very little Spanish, but the little I do know is appreciated by the locals (sometimes they roll their eyes and laugh). But at least they know that I am trying to honor their culture. Keep an eye out for Craig and Jeri Ford's new ebook, a handbook for short term missions. It is not complete yet, but should be soon. You probably already know this, but Craig is the guy behind Money Help For Christians blog. He and his wife are full time missionaries in Papua New Guinea. Thanks again for the post. .-= Joe Plemon´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PersonalFinanceByTheBook/~3/4_-kixoisec/">Which is More Godly: Poverty or Riches?</a> =-. Paul,
Ever since I knew you had gone on this trip, I have been anxious to read your reflections. That first section about being extremely blessed was really well done. You told of the stark living conditions without causing us to feel guilt for living in a great country. I appreciate our nation more after reading that section.

I have been on many short term missions, and while I agree that these are not the solution, we have found that working with permanent missionaries consistently over several years can make a difference.

I am glad that you took the time to learn a bit of the language. I know very little Spanish, but the little I do know is appreciated by the locals (sometimes they roll their eyes and laugh). But at least they know that I am trying to honor their culture.

Keep an eye out for Craig and Jeri Ford’s new ebook, a handbook for short term missions. It is not complete yet, but should be soon. You probably already know this, but Craig is the guy behind Money Help For Christians blog. He and his wife are full time missionaries in Papua New Guinea.

Thanks again for the post.
.-= Joe Plemon´s last blog ..Which is More Godly: Poverty or Riches? =-.

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