Even as we are making this trip to Nigeria, plans continue for our first Haiti Outreach, December 27 through January 1. We are looking forward as a family to make this outreach to be able to minister the "Love of Jesus, The Reason for the Season," to the precious children who are alone in this world, but for the compassion of Bishop Jeune and his wife. Thanks to all of you who have responded to the call for the orphans shoebox Christmas. There are 82 boys and girls in the two orphanages that we want to minister to at $10 each. To date we have received $450 in money and pledges. Thank you so much for sacrificing to make a brighter Christmas for these dear ones. We welcome you to join us if you feel led to spend a Christmas season being blessed even as you are a blessing. Just contact us by November 15.

We, of course, share care packets with our Nigerian patients during each trip at a cost of $.35- $.40 each. These include flip-flops, soap, candy, body cream and such. Typically we see 750-900 patients during each outreach. Also, for $435, we are able to obtain medicines worth 2 to 3 times that amount that are very specific for the needs we see. And of course, if your family doctor or pharmacist has samples/supplies that are near out-of-date. then we would welcome these as well. The types of medicines that we have the most need of are: Tylenol/Motrin (adult/children), anti-fungal creams, eye ointments/antibiotics, broad spectrum antibiotics (we see a lot of stomach/respiratory ailments and skin infections) and vitamins for adults, children and expectant mothers. If you feel the Lord laying on your heart to partner with us financially, either on a monthly basis or perhaps a one-time gift for a specific project or trip expense, be assured that 100 percent of all monies go to the need designated.