The 410 Bridge October 2011 Service Team treated the pregnant ladies in the deaf village to a Christ inspired foot washing. Team member, Melanie Glenn, told the ladies about the act of love shown by Jesus when he washed the feet of the disciples. She explained that despite our differences in cultures and backgrounds, we were in Haiti to show our love and respect for them and wanted to honor them with a foot washing. The ladies sat perfectly still, seemingly in awe that strangers from another country would demonstrate kindness in such a special way. During the hugs as the washing was concluded, it was unclear who enjoyed the experience more, those enjoying the pampering or those providing it.
One Day At Church
One day at church I felt a calling or a nudge that God wanted me to serve in a different way. I looked through my church’s opportunities and as soon as I saw Kenya I felt a wash of joy flood over me. I applied that day and was overjoyed to hear shortly back that I had been accepted to go. Our church gave us the book “If You Really Want To Help” and from there I fell in love with what 410 was doing for the people of Kenya, especially after reading the story of Chris in Kahuria.