MESSAGES FROM THE FIELD by Tami Spurlock, Hand to Plow Ministries

"Hand to Plow Ministries was blessed to be with Sister Phyllis Newby in Haiti at the end of February 2009. She is so consumed with the huge burden of ministering to the Haitian people that she asked me to communicate with you on her behalf."

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all ways acknowledge HIM, and HE shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV

Sister Phyllis has lived a life of "Trusting in the Lord." She was just sharing with me concerning her day in town on Wednesday, March 3, 2009. They were in need of gasoline for the vehicle as they went out to visit a family who recently lost their 21 year old son to cancer. When out on the road, they were told not to go to Cabaret because of the rioting going on there. The People of Cabaret have suffered much through the storms in 2008 and nothing has been done by the government to help them.

With this information, they headed in the other direction only to find three different gasoline stations and they were all out of gas. They were running on fumes. Phyllis said to the Lord, "We are not out here just driving around, please help us find gasoline." So they turned around and headed to Cabaret (in spite of the rioting).

Phyllis said, "God is so good; He supplies our every need." They were able to get gasoline, some cash to give to the grieving family and some food supplies for the orphanage; and arrived home safely. Jehovah Jireh - the Lord is our provider!

The people of Haiti are in despair. The times are very hard. They are hungry. One woman, who normally never asks for help; had to ask. She said there is nothing available in her town.

Sister Phyllis has to provide rice, seeds for gardens, money for funerals, etc. They are also receiving news of possible uprising in Port-au-Prince. If this occurs, it usually only causes more grief.

Please continue to pray of the people of Haiti! I know Sister Phyllis is grateful for your love and encouragement."

In His service,

Tami Spurlock, Office Manager
Hand to Plow Ministries

Written March 11, on behalf of:

Phyllis Newby, Missionary
c/o Agape Flights Inc.
100 Airport ave.
Venice, Florida 34285-3901, USA