FMSC’s CEO, Mark Crea, shares a reflection from a trip to Haiti.

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.” -Matthew 25:35

After more than 25 trips to Haiti, there are not too many surprises. I enjoy seeing so many missionaries who have become dear friends.

I also enjoy bringing “newbies” with me and love watching what happens when Haiti gets a hold of their hearts. I always wait for that moment when God renews or awakens that sense of urgency for feeding His starving children.

This week we visited one of our newest partners, Sport Disciple, and met Barrett and Carrie Todd. Their ministry combines team sports (specifically soccer) with discipleship and provides a nourishing meal (FMSC food) and clean water. In just a few months, this ministry has already grown to 500 boys and girls.

Inside their locked compound, we watched the coaches work, taking the teams through warm ups and drills. As we watched, we could smell the FMSC food cooking.

But throughout all this activity, one unique sound could be heard.

It was the sound of children outside, gently knocking on the steel door, wanting to get in.

Outside were dozens of children not in the program, but hoping Barrett would let them in. They were hungry, thirsty, and wanting to play soccer.

Barrett looked at us and said, “I will work tirelessly and keep expanding, so all these children can come in, be on a team, hear the Good Word, and be fed.”

The gentle knocking at the door is calling you and me to do more. We can help Sport Disciple reach and feed more children.

Thank you for the work you do to feed God’s children in Haiti and all around the world. Please pray, volunteer, and donate so that we can feed all of the children knocking at the door.