“By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.”

1 John 3:16-18

Thursday, January 21, 2010

The Haiti Mission




Dear Family and Friends, 01-20-2010

“By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.”

1 John 3:16-18

God has put a great desire in our hearts to serve Him, more specifically to serve Him in Haiti. We will go to Haiti both to aid during this time of tragedy and to advance the Lord’s kingdom. We have felt for some time now that we were designed as a couple to do this work of the Lord. We both strongly understand the importance of mission, weather it is carried out in the states or abroad.

We have decided to help the efforts in Haiti via Mercy Ships, a Christian organization that is equipped to help in areas of surgical medical treatment, general healthcare, basic life needs replacement, such as food and water, reconstruction and recovery . We urge you to check them out on the web and learn more about the amazing work God has in place. http://www.mercyships.org/content/home

Mercy Ships is a non profit volunteer based organization; its volunteers need to raise their personal finances before and during their time in the field. The monthly cost per couple will be determined by the need of “Mercy Ship Teams” on the ground in Haiti. We will have no other revenue while serving in Haiti other than donations from our supporters.

The Specifics on our date of departure, location of work, length of service, and overall cost will be more defined as we hear more from Mercy Ships. We will be updating our blog with the latest information available to us.

Prayer is much needed for this endeavor and prayer for Haiti is most important. Specifically you could pray that we straighten out all the details needed to move forward with our departure. Pray that we may understand the Lord’s Will in our efforts.

Sincerely, John and Nancy Spears

Follow us at http://mercy4haiti.blogspot.com/

The Spears New Mailing adderss: P.O. BOX 13215 Mill Creek, WA 98082


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  1. amyineccl3.11.13January 24, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    Wow! I hear from Kathy you posted something on facebook about Haiti and now I find you're really going! I feel a little floored. But mostly really proud of you guys. You both have such a heart for the Lord and for His people. Part of me doesn't want to share you in case "something" should happen. Most of me, though, realizes that this is a good calling for you in this time of your lives. May God richly bless your service and open doors for where He wants you to be. Come see us before you leave!!!!!!!!!!

    Love you lots,
    Amy

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  2. lornaJanuary 26, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    Hey John and Nancy, we are so excited for you, and eager to hear from you what the Lord is pressing on your hearts, and how we can help. When we get back in town, we will definitely get together. Much love, Lonnie and Lorna

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