Hope for Haiti: May 2009

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Where do you call home?

The next tropical storm or hurricane may very well take this home. In this desert area of Haiti called Colmini most of the homes look like this or are very similar. Some survive the storms some do not, in any case the "mortar" needs to be constantly replenished to keep them standing. It may not look like much but it is home to a family, this family has been blessed with the donation of a goat. Would you be interested in funding a goat for a family? It cost's $40.00 and goes a long way helping the family with milk, cheese and hopefully another goat soon. Help a family today by donating online and letting us know how to apply your donation.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

What Joy

A trip to Haiti can be life changing and will certainly touch your heart. A few months ago a team from Colorado visited and Rox was part of that group. Want to hear a bit of what she had to say? Click on the title to visit the latest newsletter for a testimony. If the view is too small there is a magnifier just above the image to the right. Enjoy.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Face to face

Nothing quite like meeting the child you sponsor face to face. In many cases it is possible to take a trip to meet your child and if the parents are willing you might get to see their home. Enough to stir your heart and cause you to pause, wondering why the Lord has blessed me in so many ways. Would it be good to share some of those blessings with those that are struggling to survive? Just something to ponder and listen for His voice.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Thursday, May 21, 2009

All Smiles

Teams that visit the EMEVI churches and schools get to see lots of smiles. They may not have much of anything but they share what they have through their actions and smiles. Help support a child today through a sponsorship. This helps children attend a Christian school where in some cases there are no other schools. Contact us today at saintmarchaiti@gmail.com .

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Curiosity

Children peering through the block are just curios to see what is going on. So just what is going on? People are sponsoring children to help them attend school! Want to become a part? E-mail today saintmarchaiti@gmail.com for additional information.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Pondering

This child may be taking a break? Hey may also be pondering what the future holds! Become a part of a child's future in Bois Nuef, Haiti through a sponsorship for school. E-mail today for additional information. saintmarchaiti@gmail.com

Monday, May 18, 2009

The Children

Hope for Haiti seeks sponsors for children which helps to insure they can go to school. Consider sponsoring a child, investing in their future. E-mail today saintmarchaiti@gmail.com

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Child at Charrette

Everywhere you go there are children! Here in the foothills east of St Marc is no exception. While building walls for the schoolchildren the children were always watching and in many cases lending a hand. Sponsor a child today providing for his or her education. E-mail saintmarchaiti@gmail.com for additional information.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

As iron sharpens iron

Here these two artists are spending time together sharing their giftings and experiences. Coming from two different cultures and totally different backgrounds but bound together through Christ. As iron sharpens iron right before our eyes. The ministry EMEVI and Hope for Haiti working together and the body of Christ is strengthened. Would you like to become a part of it? E-mail today saintmarchaiti@gmail.com .

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Teamwork

This team from Colorado visited Marcel the end of March. Months of preparation and planning all came together with this visit. Many contributed, prayed and helped with the details that are not pictured here. The body of Christ was clearly seen through this outreach mission trip. Thank you Lord for the teamwork.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Laughter

While the children we being taught some simple art work Marcel joined in. Laughter was the order of the day and Marcel laughed with the best of them. Joy is good for the heart!

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Invitation

A message with an invitation. Pastor Taylor has been a part of the Camp Meetings for years calling out to the lost. Could this be your day to answer the call? John 3:16 is a good place to start.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Special Music

Sharing from their heart they stir the soul. Each year brings the opportunity to sing praises to our Lord (for that matter each day) and groups from the churches share their gifting with the fellowship.

Friday, May 8, 2009

Preparation

Maybe a bit hard to see here are the many pots supported by rocks over wood fires. This is a commercial kitchen, Haiti style. Food was prepared each day for 800 persons, lunch and supper, during Camp Meeting. Thankful for anything today?

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Worship and Praise

Each evening at Camp Meeting brings time for Praise and Worship. A people that are so desperately poor in material possessions but so rich in Praise to our Father in heaven. Something to ponder here.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

EMEVI Camp Meeting starts

Just the start of the gathering as the Lord brought many to this years Camp Meeting. The updated stage served well and notice all the benches brought in from many churches. Surely the Lord has provided.

Hope for Haiti the story..

Hope for Haiti was Incorporated January 25th, 1993 and is a registered 501(3)(c) non profit organization that was established on January 23rd, 1995. Jon and Diane Seitz as well as Tim Whorl founded Hope for Haiti with the intention of “Promotion of giving and contributions to provide relief for needy Haitians”. Hope for Haiti was founded in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania. In 2008, most of the administrative and logistical services were moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee with Jon and Diane still providing oversight for Hope for Haiti from Pennsylvania.
In 1990 Jon and Diane Seitz planned a trip to Haiti with their daughter. Just before their departure their daughter came down with Chicken Pox and plans were changed allowing a door to be opened. Their travels went forward but with a empty seat as their daughter stayed home. On the flight into Haiti, their first, the passenger that filled that seat would forever change not only their lives but many others as well. Being their first trip into Haiti this passenger was concerned that they make the connection at the airport and the journey had begun. They swapped contact information and the rest is now history in the making. 1991 brought another trip back into Haiti for Jon then in 1992 Tim went with Jon and talk started about setting up this ministry. While visiting in 1992 the conversation was started about the possibility of child sponsorship for helping insure that children be able to attend school. After arriving back in the states the paperwork was drawn up and filed to incorporate Hope for Haiti as a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation. The trips continued and after seeing the needs from year to year at Bois Neuf Church/School their contact invited them to a nearby community called Charrette. Charrette sits above St Marc in what might be called foothills with a partial view of the bay below. This had opened another door and the tent pegs were about to be expanded. Hope for Haiti's focus had been primarily with Bois Neuf and now it seemed good to reach out beyond there. 1998 there was a stirring going on and a community that was mocking the people of the church saying “where is your God?” was about to change. Charrette church would soon be meeting inside a building instead of under a tree. A trip was organized and planned and in 1999 a Youth Group from Pennsylvania brought much encouragement by working right alongside their brothers and sisters in Christ building what is now the Church/School at Charrette. This was the beginning of a new season for Hope for Haiti and how it would be challenged to continue to reach beyond anything that could have been imagined in those early days. Working alongside a Pastor and Friend that is passionate about God and helping others has and is making this a labor of love. The ministry in Haiti “Evangelical Living Water Ministry of Haiti” or EMEVI has now expanded to include 7 churches and schools with around 1200 students. Today Hope for Haiti continues with it's mission to Promote the giving and contributions to provide relief for needy Haitians. Many have come alongside and through their generosity people's lives are being touched and changed. Teams continue to go providing encouragement and hands to help. Buildings are being built, jobs are created, medical clinics and of course children are being sponsored and educated. Remember that empty seat on the plane? Well Marcel Destine continues to touch many lives and is making a difference. You never know when that divine appointment may come or where it might lead, that is still a work in process.

Hope for Haiti...

a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, located in Glen Rock, PA, with administrative and logistic functions being handled in Chattanooga, TN, works with the ministry EMEVI (Evangelical Living Water Ministry of Haiti). Marcel Destine oversees EMEVI which includes 7 churches, 5 of which are also schools, and are located in and around St Marc, Haiti. We pray this may be used to get the word out to those whose hearts are being tugged on, to come alongside some of the poorest people on earth. Hope for Haiti raises support through sponsorship of children which helps provide for schooling, meals and supplies for schooling. EMEVI info. You might want to check out the video clips for a further explanation of the ministries of EMEVI and Hope for Haiti.