Category: Archived Posts – 2007-2016

Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Today was a fantastic day, at least from my perspective. I actually completed the trifecta that we set out to accomplish on the web site for this trip. The work at Z’ Orange will continue as always. But today I was able to get up to Peligre to see the new work that we are looking into. Also, Harry and JoJo took me to Harry’s property to show me the wall around the property that is almost complete.

Today started out as a free for all with everyone heading off in different directions. That was cool with me. I took the opportunity to venture out on my own and take full advantage of a chance that I may not have again on this trip. I contacted Pastor Harry and he hooked me up with JoJo the driver dude who has become a very good friend. We all took off to Peligre at the nudging of the Holy Spirit. I truly feel that this is something God is leading me to. Harry was excited to go because we have talked about it for a while. It was so cool to see how it all worked out. The drive was beautiful. It was about two hours plus from Port au Prince and was way up in the mountains. When we arrived in the town I was amazed at the hydro electric damn that was there. This was built in the 1950’s and was a prime power source for Port au Prince even with it being so far away. This is a very small village to hold such a monster of concrete marvel.

As we pulled into the village I had no idea of where to start looking for Matt and Fede. Matt is the guy I met 4 or 5 months ago from the States who is helping with some of the building projects at the orphanage. Fede and his wife Darlie are the young couple that runs the orphanage. We got out of the car and asked a couple of locals where we might find Fede and this old lady came up and said I am Madam Fede, he is my son and I can take you to him. WOW! Was that a God thing or not? Here we are two plus hours from anything familiar and we find our dude right off the bat. We spent a lot of time talking with both men about the work, vision and mission of the organization. I was very satisfied with what we talked about and about what came out of these young men. It was very refreshing and Harry was also very encouraged.

We will get more info about this new work that we pray God will give us discernment about and post it on the sight. We’ll pray about how He might allow us to be a part of it. Once we left the village we headed back down the mountain and went out to Harry’s property. He almost has the walls of his home complete and I am extremely burdened to help him build this house. I pray that people will hear this plea and help GMSM take a vital role in making this a reality. Harry is truly a servant of all servants, he spends so much time not only shepherding his flock in his church but also shepherding the people in his community. He, at the very least deserves a safe, stable place for his family to live in.

Today was one of the best days I have had in Haiti. Only a few other times could rival it! Next best will be if I can get up to Sister Fani’s house. I am done and exhausted, what a blessed day! Joe and Bill arrived this afternoon so I think the whip will be cracking for the rest of the week.

Kenny/GMSM

Another day in the valley with a lot of work to do and not a lot of time to complete it. This not unusual as things change by the minute. We all understand that it is God’s timing and certainly not ours, PTL. George and I continued to work on the trusses. I never knew the difficulty of welding. One thing I am starting to understand is that I need a crash course in block laying and general concrete work. That would be so helpful in Mexico also. Maybe a crash course in welding too. That seems to be the natural choice of construction in both countries. The reward of our labor far exceeds the effort that we put forth. The Haitian meals they serve us at lunch are incredible. Tomorrow is Sunday and I hope to put together a trip up to Peligre to visit my friend Matt and to check out the new work that I feel so led to be a part of. We will see. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Kenny

GMSM

What a day. This is the kind of day that is certainly in store for all who plan on spending time in Haiti. We spent all day in Port au Prince running errands for Chuck. It always completely wipes me out. I would rather be doing hard labor out in the field. I am less tired from a physical day of work versus the craziness of the city. And what would a day in the city be without vehicle trouble. Continue reading “Take Heart!”

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Aside from missing the family all is well. Nothing has changed here, just seems that life continues to move along with no hope in sight. There is nothing man can do to really make a country wide difference. The natural cannot do what the supernatural can. Man has tried and failed miserably. Continue reading “Building A Roof”

Seems like every time I fly into PAP, Haiti, it just seems right. I feel like Haiti and Mexico are my second homes. I guess you can say you have really arrived in the midst of mission madness when you step of the plane in PAP to the look of uncontrolled confusion. Especially when you are by yourself and you’re not real sure what the pick up plan is. I knew Chuck would be here or there eventually, we just never nailed anything down for sure. That’s cool. I am used to flying by the seat of my pants. It is kind of humbling when you get bombarded by a bunch of people wanting to touch or tote your chum for a buck, let alone trying to taxi you to who knows where.  To tell the truth I like being in this situation sometimes. I think it helps build character and faith that what you are doing is right on with God. We headed off to the guest house to make a plan for tomorrow. Chuck and Simon showed up, and I look forward to getting out in the country to see some of my good Haitian brothers and sisters. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Kenny

GMSM

Kenny Phillips was invited to speak to members of Preston Trails Community Church July 30- August 1.  It was a wonderful trip, supported by the families of Taylor White and Nick Johnson of Preston Trails.  These wonderful supporters in Frisco, Texas are behind Give Me Shelter Ministries and are planning to help build 6 homes in Mexico with Give Me Shelter Ministries.

Kenny will be returning to Haiti next week for 12 days.  On the agenda:

• Visit Pastor Harry and see progress of his new home in Port Au Prince.  He has almost completed the walls around his property (required for being able to build a new house and prevent theft).  Please pray and support this mission to help Pastor Harry.
• Work with Truth Evangelistic Ministries on a Missionary House in Z’Oranges.  This home will host visiting missionaries in Haiti.  Kenny is working with George Truelove to build trusses for the roof.
• Meet with Peligre Hope Partners and Matt Eckhoff to discuss future orphanage building project for Give Me Shelter Ministries.

Please pray for Kenny and his family during this long mission trip, and prayerfully consider donating toward the $3500 required for this mission.

On August 22, this Sunday, Kenny Phillips will be ordained as a minister of the gospel Southern Baptist style under the covering of a Southern Baptist church in Pensacola. Pastor Ken Loubriel from Beulah Baptist Church will ordain Kenny with Hershel Adams leading the ordination counsel. The counsel will include Pastor Mickey Hawkins, Rev. Will Tiller, several pastors from Pensacola and a few deacons from Beulah.

Kenny has preached in this church several times and it was a unanimous decision from the church body. We believe this will open doors that have not been opened yet and help the ministry out.

Kenny asks for your prayers and would love for all of you to be there. It will be at 6:00 pm Aug. 22nd at Beulah Baptist Church, 5605 Beulah Church Rd., P’Cola, Fl.  From Ft. Walton Beach, take Interstate 10 west, take exit 5, go left two lights, turn left on hwy 99 ( there will be a church sign and a Tom Thumb store ), go about a mile or so and look for the church on the right on Beulah Church Rd.

It has been a busy month since we attempted to complete our mission in Mexico in July.  Unfortunately, the drug wars have “hit home” in Nuevo Laredo, preventing us from completing this mission.  Kenny and Pastor Felipe’s family were driving in town Friday, July 16 when they ran right into the middle of the violence.  Fortunately, and certainly with God’s hand, Pastor Felipe was able to recognize the danger and helped guide Kenny through back streets to escape the violence.  At one point, Kenny and Pastor Felipe’s family witnessed the car directly in front of them be violently hijacked at gunpoint.

The drug gangs took over the main highway and Kenny called Shalimar and Beachside members to tell them to NOT enter Mexico and Nuevo Laredo.  Pastor Felipe even had to move his family for a while to escape the violence.  It is still not safe, and Pastor Felipe has asked for your prayers regarding this violence.

We will eventually return to build the home for Sanjuana Monreal Trujillo, once the violence subsides.  We desperately need your prayer for our Brothers and Sisters in Nuevo Laredo.

On a positive note, Kenny was able to work alongside with Shaun Ellis at Dr. Tony Clark’s annual dental clinic at the orphanage.  The orphanage is well protected from such violence and gang activity.