We had a tremendous time in Haiti this summer!  God put together a great team with hearts for service!  Wilfrid led a team of local men to paint the building inside and out.  What a task!  But they worked long, hard days and with joyful spirits!  It was exciting to see the completed building at the end of the week.  The HOPE Library is completed as far as a work project.  Now we are in the process of raising funds to outfit it with furniture and the materials needed for computer training and the library.

Rose, Crystal and Elisabeth led three days of Vacation Bible School for the children.  Over 130 children attended!  Rose was an exceptional story teller and led the children in many songs.  We also played games, had a small craft and watched a special Jesus movie just for kids in their heart language of Creole.  It was encouraging to see the children gain truth throughout the week and especially to see many of our sponsored children there.

In the evening, we used a variety of video presentations to outreach into the community.  Over 200 attended each evening for showing of various Christian films and Creole Christian music videos.  After viewing the Jesus Film in Creole, a number came forward to receive Jesus as their personal Savior.

Another highlight was visiting with our sponsored children and delivering gifts, cards and pictures to them.  Many of our children wrote letters back to their sponsors!  Elisabeth was able to take the opportunity to remind them of how God was providing for their needs and how much He loved them.

We are looking forward to returning to Haiti- potentially in December/January and next summer.  We’d love for you to join us!