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Brown Baptist Church

Serving In Florida
July 8, 2023
Community: Miami Gardens
Partner: Memorial Highway Baptist Church
Staff: Douglas Buchanan, Janet Buchanan

Haitian Evangelical Baptist Church

by Janet Buchanan | July 9, 2023 8:22 PM

Today we enjoyed going to our host church where the service was in the Creole language as well as the uplifting music. Pastor Jackson gave the message from our team on prayer and trusting God. 

Haitian Evangelical Baptist Church

Preparing for VBS

by Janet Buchanan | July 9, 2023 8:25 PM

Getting ready for Vacation Bible School was our main objective this afternoon. We worked on decorating the church rooms with our theme Jesus is the Vine and we are the branches. 
Preparing for VBS

VBS Begins…

by Janet Buchanan | July 10, 2023 6:32 PM

The team led the children in songs and exercises to kick off VBS. 

VBS Begins…

Students open Hearts to Learn

by Janet Buchanan | July 10, 2023 6:36 PM

Pastor Jackson asked the students to be willing to empty their hearts of the junk and fill it with God’s word. 
Students open Hearts to Learn

VBS Group Time

by Janet Buchanan | July 10, 2023 6:47 PM

Small group time with the leaders. 

VBS Group Time

Tug of War

by Janet Buchanan | July 10, 2023 6:51 PM

Everyone loves a challenge and these kids gave it there best. 
Tug of War

Brower Outreach Center

by Janet Buchanan | July 10, 2023 6:55 PM

Some of the team went to the Brower Outreach center where the team served men, women, and children a hot meal. 
Brower Outreach Center

VBS Day 2

by Janet Buchanan | July 11, 2023 9:33 PM

Pastor Jackson shared with the students ranging from ages 4-18 about how  our home is not in this world, but our home or kingdom is where we are from. The kingdom of God. 

VBS Day 2

Haitian Feast

by Janet Buchanan | July 11, 2023 9:42 PM

Tonight  Pastor David and his wife treated us to a  delicious Haitian meal cooked by two of the church members who are chefs. 

Haitian Feast

Prayer Meeting

by Janet Buchanan | July 11, 2023 9:45 PM

Afterwards the church members joined us in their Tuesday night prayer meeting. We enjoyed singing praise songs in both French and English. 
Prayer Meeting

The Blueprint

by Janet Buchanan | July 11, 2023 9:51 PM

Pastor Jackson shared with use a short message on Living out our blueprint. Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, “ says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. ‘
The Blueprint

Servant Hearts

by Janet Buchanan | July 12, 2023 2:08 PM

Each day some sweet ladies from the church provided out lunch. These meals were cooked on an outside kitchen. We were so blessed to have such amazing meals. 

Servant Hearts

Feeding South Florida

by Janet Buchanan | July 13, 2023 7:31 PM

Our team got to get up at the crack of dawn to head out to volunteer for Feeding South Florida who’s mission is to end hunger in South Florida.

Feeding South Florida

Recreation Day in the Everglades

by Janet Buchanan | July 13, 2023 7:35 PM

Our group decided to take an airboat ride in the Everglades of Florida hoping to spot an alligator on our trip. We did catch a glimpse of one. 
Recreation Day in the Everglades

VBS Presentation

by Janet Buchanan | July 16, 2023 5:46 AM

 The finale: We celebrated the children who listened and learned about “5 words” this week! Theme: Connect to the True Vine; scripture: John 5:15. 

Highlighted words: high self-esteem, responsibility, teachable, courage and faith. 
VBS Presentation

The Future Harvesters for Jesus

by Janet Buchanan | July 16, 2023 5:49 AM


The students created goals and personal vision boards to demonstrate their thorough understanding! The team was successful in developing life-long self-feeding habits like reading the word daily, religious books & limiting their cell phone usage. We had a great time with this congregation! Their Haïtian🇭🇹 culture was rich with praise & worship; we shall never forget! 
Pastor David, his beautiful wife, and staff are doing an awesome job with their youth! Greater is coming; to God be the Glory😇
The Future Harvesters for Jesus

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