Hope for Haiti: July 2012

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Bois Neuf Children having fun

The joy of the Lord is our strength. Here's a bit of joy being shared.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

The Bucket

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

A friend asked if she could donate her purses. “No,” I told her, “They carry everything on their heads. If what they need doesn’t fit on their head, it doesn’t come, or a friend helps.” This man carried mud in a bucket on his head. What do you carry on your head, in your mind, close to your heart? Are you carrying things that doesn’t fit in the bucket? Give those things to your friend, Jesus, to help you carry.

Visit the Hope for Haiti facebook page to find out what they build with the mud.

By Mollie Bond

Friday, July 13, 2012

How Many Days?

Baptism is special.

It’s the beginning of the journey. For this man, it might be near the end of his physical journey. The life expectancy for Haitian men is currently 61. Whether this man has many days left, or only a few, he wants to spend them making a different for his new Lord. This man declares God’s adoption. Who claims you as son? As daughter? Who knows the number of your days. Are you willing to spend them making a difference for your Lord?

Submitted by Mollie B

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Completion

“Lord our God, all this abundance that we have provided for building you a temple for your Holy Name comes from your hand, and all of it belongs to you. I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these things I have given willingly and with honest intent. And now I have seen with joy how willingly your people who are here have given to you.” 1 Chronicles 29:16-17

David handed the blueprints to Solomon, and prays for the completion of the temple. God provided the resources for a safe place for the Israelites to come. God will do the same for the Haitians at Bois Neuf. Although the building is not complete, we have faith he will supply the three tresses needed. He will provide a safe place that will shield his people from rain and sun. Will you echo David’s words and joyfully praise God for this outdoor auditorium?

EMEVI Blog

by Mollie Bond

Hope for Haiti

Monday, July 2, 2012

Free Shipping!

It's always nice to receive a gift in the mail. How about a large box filled with goodies and someone else has paid the shipping! This all came together in the past few weeks, a free box, shipping to Haiti if we could meet the moving van in Charlotte, NC, and all the goodies that filled it up. Somebodies in for some fun! Thank's to our Ohio friends for the free shipping and all those that contributed to fill the box. Additional photo's at Hope for Haiti - select launch photo album and select the album of your choice at the drop down tab.

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.