A Drop in de Ocean: Mission to St. Vincent

On December 24th 2013 St. Vincent, St. Lucia and Dominica were severely affected by unexpected flooding following a thunderstorm. Since then, Is There Not A Cause (ITNAC) has been collecting and shipping foodstuff, toiletries, water and clothing to areas that were affected. I had the opportunity to join with the ITNAC team from February 6th - 9th as we partnered with Arnos Vale Church of the Nazarene to make a difference, one life at a time.

Finally on my first missions trip with ITNAC's
youngest ever missionary - Imara

ITNAC team members who braved the 16 hour boat ride
from Trinidad to St. Vincent offloading supplies on the port

Packing food hampers from the back of our car trunk

After I taught her an easy way to learn her 9 times tables,
Dennisir asked me to stay with her in St. Vincent

Dennisir is the smiling 10 year old in the middle. She brought her report book to show me how she came first in test for the majority of the time she was in school. The first time she slipped, it was because her father was imprisoned. Her friends keep harassing her about getting a boyfriend, but she isn't interested, because then she will have children to mind. All she wants is to become a surgeon, so she can build a proper house for her mother and take care of her. Please keep this ambitious treasure in your prayers.

All that is left of three shops that stood at the side of the river

Road eaten away by flood waters

Two months after the floods, there is still debris to be cleared

Residents crowd the vehicles to get food hampers and clothing

They shared their stories, and their gratitude for the help we gave

Matthew 25:40 - ...whatever you did for one of the least of these...you did for me

Sharing God's love in another community

ITNAC crew with our host Pastor Kelron Harry
after church on Sunday, where I shared my testimony

Went to help the guys get the stage for open air crusade
- got to ride on the back of this truck!

While they set up, we looked at the gray skies and
prayed that the rain would not fall

The rain fell while they were setting up - had to scramble to ensure the equipment didn't get wet because the tent was leaking. However, God held up the rain until we said the final 'Amen' then it started drizzling.

Avy shared her powerful testimony of a life transformed by Christ

Visiting Evangelist gave the gospel message based on John 4

Many came out to hear the word despite the inclement weather.
Four persons responded to the altar call on the first night

In the midst of the ministry, we were able to take time off to do some sight seeing. St. Vincent reminds me of Grenada, with all the mountains on the interior, and beautiful blue beaches on the coast.