TOP REASONS TO VISIT US OR NOT TO VISIT US.

 

We thought of writing a blog with top reasons why you should, and really could, visit us.  Then, just to be kind (smile), we also included a lot more reasons why you may NOT want to visit us (along with additional comments).  Have fun reading, then start searching for tickets and come!  And, you'll enjoy all that the Lord has for you when you get here!

 

REASONS FOR YOU TO VISIT IRIS GLOBAL - LICHINGA


You Know You Want To
You’ve been thinking about it, thinking about it, and now it’s 2014, and you haven’t come yet.  It’s time to act! Just come!

The Haynes Family
It’s easier for you to travel here to see us, than for our family of 6 to travel to the U.S. and back to see you. (But, if you want to buy us all tickets to visit the U.S.A., YES!!!!, just send us an email.  My mom would love to see us all for her 60th birthday this May.  Please join us in praying for the provision of the Lord so that the whole family can travel back.)

Cool Perks

You can bring us cool things that we can’t get here!  Like, Reese’s peanut butter cups.

Nice Temperature
Lichinga is in the mountains so it’s not very, very, hot; nor is it freezing cold!

 

Presence of God
The presence of the Lord is amazing here, and we believe He'll meet with you in a way that will greatly impact your life. 

 

 

REASONS FOR NOT WANTING TO  VISIT (and our free comments)

There are lions and wild animals in Africa!

Yes, but not in Lichinga.  We haven't seen a lion, hyena, or man-eating, ferocious animal yet around Lichinga.  How disappointing!  Africa is a big continent-Mozambique is just one country in Africa.  Lichinga is the capital of our province (state), and we don't have lions, etc.

There’s malaria!

We’ve lived here for 6 years, are still alive, and have been fine.  But, you can always take preventive medicine (mefloquine, doxycycline, etc.), and sleep with a mosquito net.  We’ve had visitors that didn’t take anything and have been fine.  In dry season, June – Oct/Nov, there are not many mosquitoes around.  We live here with our 4 kids, including our 2 year old.

It’s expensive to travel there!

Start saving now.  Use some of your tax return (if you get one).  Write-off on your taxes????  Have people support you – it’s a missions trip for Jesus!  It’s worth it!

Doesn't the Haynes Family want to come back for Tyren's Mom's 60th?
That's true, but that isn't a substitute for having you visit us abroad in this beautiful country of Mozambique.  And after all, we are still believing Jesus for the funds to come back.

I’m afraid!
We’ve had teenagers to grandmas travel here and back safely- and by themselves.  We can tell you how to get here, and back.  Plus, we’ll pick you up from the airport.  Honestly, being afraid is an excuse you’ll regret later when it’s too late.  The Lord is your God.  In other words, you have no reason to be afraid!    

I don't like bugs!
Then don't play with them, sleep with them, or eat them.  Some of the kids at our center do-including ours, sometimes!  But, we don't like them in our house!  We haven't found bugs to be an issue unless you want to sleep outside without a tent or mosquito net.

I don't know where to stay!
You can stay at our center, of course.  And, it's free to stay here.  If you're traveling and need an overnight lay-over in Maputo, we can connect you with a lovely place.

I don’t know how to get there!

Send us an email:  lichingahospitality@irisglobal.org  and we’ll let you know.  If you’d like to speak directly with us, give us a call.  Our info is on our blog site:  http://heartsforharvest.blogspot.com
You can even speak with someone in Portuguese.

The food is too different!

Actually, that’s only if you want to eat bugs, gazelle, and leaves you’ve never tasted before.  Our food is normal, and we’ll even cook you a meal or two.  Our filtered water comes from an aquifer, but you can buy bottled water to drink if you prefer.  Next!

I don’t like preaching!

You don’t have to preach.  You can play with kids, teach, help people do practical things at our center, spend time in the presence of God (He’ll meet you here!), and lots of other things that fit your ability and skill.  FYI:  If you have any excuse for not coming, you’ve already been preaching.

I can’t speak the languages!

We have translators.  Also, you don’t have to know the language to love.  Actually, loving people and smiling speaks into the depths of people’s hearts here.
 
I have to work and don't have a lot of vacation days!
We've met people from other countries who sacrifice and do mission trips.  It's possible.  Tyren did it for years before coming to Mozambique.  If the Lord nudges you to go, GO!  It's worth the sacrifice!

We think you get the picture – there aren’t any excuses!  Send us an email Lichingahospitality@irisglobal.org and we’ll get you started on your great adventure!

Greater love,

Tyren and Tiffany Haynes

Happy Birthday!!!



Homemade "Reese's" that my wife made for my birthday

Last week, I celebrated the big 40!  My family and I celebrated at home with a homemade chicken and cheese "stromboli" that my wife made.  The next day, the missionaries at our center prayed and prophesied over me.  Although it was my birthday, I found myself celebrating others and thanking the Lord for them.  So many people did so many special things: cards, emails, gifts, prayer and food.  They spent themselves in love as they took the time to stop their schedules and include me, spend time preparing food, and allow the Lord to use them in special ways.  In turn, I was overjoyed at seeing the love, kindness and talent that many displayed through the opportunity that my birthday opened up.  I was truly blessed in seeing the Lord's love and glory displayed in diverse and wonderful ways through many people.  I had a wonderful birthday indeed!

 

Thank you again for all of you who sent emails, blessings and prophetic words to make my special day even more special.

 

Blessings and much love,

 

Tyren