Day One Report: Port of Spain

As I write this, Peter Torry of the International Bible Society is speaking to a group of young people about the Reach for Life book here is Trinidad.

Our day started at St. John Baptist Church in Port of Spain with a Launch Reach of Life program. We heard from Rev. Dexter Daly and others about the book and how it will be distributed throughout Trinidad. Jonniebelle shared with us about how she has lived a positive life for the fifteen years since she found out that she has been infected by HIV. She shared how adversity has led her to a stronger relationship with God.

This afternoon we visited an orphanage in Port of Spain. There we about 20 primary age kids who have been orphaned by parents who had died of AIDS. Some of these kids would also become infected by the virus. Sham led a Bible story and Dexter led us in some kids songs. Deep and Wide was my favorite.

We spent the rest of the afternoon playing with the kids. Games like Pounce on Sergio, Spin on Steve's Shoulders. This was in the heat of the afternoon in the tropics. We were ready for an aircondistioned mall for dinner. Thanks Dexter for finding that for us.

PLEASE NOTE AND PRAY: Five thousand Reach for Life books were shipped to Trinidad and Tobago for distribution during our trip. At the end of today they are still in the customs office waiting to be released so we can pick them up. We pray and hope that these can be released for us tomorrow.