INJUSTICE

Paul and Susi Childers spoke to our team this week in Costa Rica. Wednesday afternoon, Paul showed us their latest project...more appropriately, their mission for the lives of multitudes. As we sat watching and listening, our minds and eyes were opened to a heart-breaking reality. This reality is "gender injustice". The abuse and suppression of the female gender has become one of the most pressing issues of our new century. In actuality, it has been one of the most serious issues for centuries but finally, the horror, abandonment, and hoplessness of millions of women and girls is being brought into the light. On the question of this issue being one of the greatest issues of this century, Loren Cunningham, founder of YWAM, wrote in his forward to a Voice for the Voicless, " Because it is the biggest, most far reaching, and most hidden."

The Childers have created a book which addresses one issue each day for 30 days. Each day consists of a photo Although Jason and I have only seen a glimpse of the surface of these injustices...once our eyes have been opened, we are compelled to do what we can and whatever God calls us to. You are all our friends and family. We wanted to share these things for you so that we could all gain knowledge and pray...and for some of us take whatever action we can. I believe God's heart is torn open for these women...I believe He is angry at the injustice done to His creations! Jason and I definitely experienced these emotions as we watched the faces of these women flash before us on the screen. However, as Jason mentioned to me yesterday, the greatest thing these women need is hope...hope in a God who loves them and a way to share this love is prayer...many people in prayer for the women, for those who are called into action, for guidance to the leaders in each nation, for guidance and passion to rise up in the church.

For 30 days, Jason and I are going to pray for each issue in the book. We would love for anyone who understands the need to pray with us. If this is something you feel on your heart, I will be putting a new post up each day with the new issue... I will also include links to organizations which serve in each area.

Here also is the website for Paul and Susi Childers: http://www.photogenx.net/
This site gives more information about the issues and mission of this couple.

Thank you and we love and appreciate you all!
Jen

Thanks!

This post is for us to say thanks for all of our gifts (not limited to these pictures).

Nick thanks so much for the camera, this blog wouldn't be the same without it.
Ashe, the bracelet is getting some good lovin...
Walt, Robin, Abby, Logan, and Lt Walt we are reminded of ya'll and what we are doing while keeping our valuables safe.
Mom (Cathy) thank you for the iPod speakers, they are coming in handy and the book of Rush and I. We miss him so much but this is an item that I couldn't leave home without.
Last but definitely not least we would like to thank God for placing us here and worshiping you in a totally different culture. This is a picture of me (Jason) outside of the church we went to this am.

Random stuff and Info. changes

Thank you for asking! Some have asked us where to send letters and support now that we are in Costa Rica...actually there are several answers to this question...

If you would like to send support directly for us then use this address:
(Support will be directly deposited into our personal account set aside for this mission)

Jason and Jennifer Haynes
c/o Patricia Haynes
3318 Octavia St.
Raleigh, NC 27606

If you would like to send us money to go into a ywam fund for us and which will be tax deductible please send to:
(Very Important! If you do this method please make checks out to Grace Biltmore and put "YWAM" in the memo slot...please do not put our names on the checks, instead send a seperate piece of paper with our names if you like.)

Grace Biltmore
P.O.Box 5718
Asheville, NC 28813

Finally, letters etc. under 6lbs. can be sent directly to us at the YWAM Costa Rica address until we leave to travel on our outreach...this will be around the beginning of April. We will keep you posted about exact dates.)

YWAM San Jose
Attn. Jason and Jennifer Haynes
Apdo. 252-2070
Sabanilla, Mts de Oca
San Jose
Costa Rica

Incase of an emergency we you can call the base before 10pm at 506-227-2070.

We cannot thank you all enough for your love, support and prayers!

More on our first full day.

We awoke around 7am to no electricity that led to no hot water that led to a frigidly cold shower. After breakfast we had orientation of base rules and were set out in small groups on a treasure hunt in our small town called "San Francisco". We had to accomplish small tasks such as finding the post office and ask how much it cost to send a postcard to the US, pick up a menu from a restaurant, take a picture with a taxi driver, and finally the trip lead to a park where we had lunch and sports. I played soccer while Jen played Frisbee. During the afternoon free time Jen and I walked around town and bought Coca-Cola Light... yeah Light not Diet! (remember Jes?) Anyway, the staff had an amazing welcome dinner for us students. It consisted of Steak Fajitas with chips and salsa.

Some of the pictures don't do this place justice. It is more beautiful than we remembered and the people here are so kind. We are some how humbled with our bare room and intermittently cold showers. We are still on the edge of our seats for what God has in store for us... So stay tuned for more updates and pictures!

We Made It!!!

As you can see we finally arrived to our long awaited destination... San Jose, Costa Rica. It’s a bit different leaving snow in NC to a tropical region was 80 degrees F is the high with a nice cool breeze and 65 F is the low at night. So we left off with making our flight but we must explain that what happened afterwards... never a dull moment in our lives. So we arrive in Huston, TX for our connecting flight only to meet another DTS student from named Ashley, a quite bubbly schoolteacher from FL. The flight into San Jose was a bit bumpy upon arrival due to "surface gusts" and we pulled in to our terminal only to wait approximately another 2 hours on the plane. Midway through waiting we saw a fire truck pull up with lights on, then another... then another with firemen hopping out putting on there turnout gear and air packs. Soon we were updated by the pilot that we were now in custody of the Costa Rican government. We disembarked the rear of the plane with an escort to waiting bus shuttles. Then we were taken to a holding area where we waited. At this point we still don't know what the heck is going on, but we did end up meeting 2 other DTS students that were on the same flight (5 of us total now together). After about an hour or so, over a loud speaker a gentleman with a spanish accent said that we were allowed to go to customs. It turned out to be a BOMB THREAT! Our flight made national news...There we picked all of our 150lbs of luggage and exited the airport in the crowded sea of taxi drivers and beggars. We recognized our shuttle folks and crammed our suitcases and backpacks into a van and headed to the base. The ride was crazy, weaving in and out of traffic, dodging people and scooters, with horns blaring all the while watching a surreal scene of the sun setting over the mountains with partly cloudy skies. We were received with a warm welcome of many families, small children playing and had dinner of soup and salad. Jen and I were shown our amazing room with over 20 cabinets and a closet for hanging cloths. We settled in and unpacked for the night and crashed into a soundly stuperious sleep.

Well a bunch of stuff has transpired since the last post. Our "see ya later" party was a hit, we found a temporary home for Dax (the puppy we found), moving was a terrible and sad tragity, packing for our trip was quite a task, but dispite all of these things we managed to make it to the airport in ATL for our deportation.

The Party
First of all we'd like to give a big thanks especially to Nick, Sara, Clark, and Nancy for planning and implementing our party. We also want to thank Dan and Annie for hosting and Bobby for the ice cold refreshments and fire. Last but definitely not least thanks to all who braved the cold rain and made it out to say "peace out". Your last few words of encouragement ment a ton. Hopefully we will have pics to post if Clark ever sends them from his make shift photography studio. (Haha thanks bunches Clark)

Dax
Thanks to all who inquired about the pup, through networking we were able to give Dax over to the NC Hound Rescue. They will take good care of him until the find a suitable and loving home for him. In fact he has already been neutered, had a microchip implanted (so he won't get lost again!), and one family is giving him a 2 week trial/test run. Finally if you are somehow sorry you gave up your opportunity to own him... I'm sure all of the dog radars in GA will know when Jen gets home. So you know what that means... our "vacancy sign" will be on, blinking, and the strays will come running.

Moving
Our first "home" together was full of many memories on the second floor of Camp Merri-Mac/Timberlake. Sarcastically speaking, we will miss Bear and Zara's 3am monologue, midnight 3rd floor foot steps (were they getting dance lessons?), late night shop parties, business phones ringing at all hours, breaker fuses tripping in freezing weather, and overflowing toilets from upstairs...TWICE! Aside from thes memories and many others (good ones) we have learned to love where we first lived as a married couple. Now we have gotten to the point of finally reallizing how much crap we have. It's really tough deciding what to keep and what to get rid of, what to sell and what to give away... but I will tell you this, never get rid of your wife's childhood horse figure or your husband's Cabbage Patch kids just because you think they are silly! (just letting you married couples in on a little secret) Eating out seemed to be our source of nutrition since our kitchen being among the first to get packed. But our loving family and friends pulled together and managed to surround us with blessings by bringing us food, taking us out, and inviting us over for dinner. This was very special for us because it allowed us to have one last chat with our amegos. Back to moving, through pulling "all-nighters" and strained backs we managed to finally get everything semiorganized and into storage. (Special thanks to those foster homes of some our stuff: i.e. desk, t.v., longhorns,... not forgeting RUSH!)

Packing
Courtney Stillwell blessed us with her prescense the night our departure to help/hang out a bit and say goodbye. As chaotic and hectic our live are Jen and I managed to pack up a pair of underwear or two with each of us bringing about 150lbs (EACH!) with us. That's incredible... what were we thinking... it's only 5 months! We also managed to finally celebrate out 1 year anniversary... I know what you're thinking, "weren't the married in Sept.?". We were in Hawaii for our special day and long story short we; we kept putting it off. So after visitnig 5 different freezers the cake finally found a home in our bellies... along with a fine, deliciously chilled bottle of bubbly. I also had the opportunity to get Jen back for the "cake in my face" incident at our wedding. On top of all this the night before we leave I tried to figure out our new purchase... MacBooks don't quite work like PC's... who knew? Well anyway, thanks to Nick and Jes we are up and crawling so bear with us as we try to keep ya'll posted.

FREE OF CHARGE!!!

So Dax had his first (supposedly) vet visit today (1/2/07). He is about 4 months old and weighs 34 lbs. His physical exam revealed a good "bill of health". He recieved treatment for intestinal worms (hook and round), Heartworm, and fleas. Also was vaccinated for Rabies, DHLP (distemper), Parvo, and Corona. So... he should be set for the next year or so. (Just needs a few repeat things in 2-3 wks)

He still needs a loving home so don't be shy. See our previous blog for more information and our email addresses for contact.

P.S. We'll even throw in his first month of food for free.