Hope for Haiti: November 2012

Thursday, November 29, 2012

November 2012 Newsletter

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Prepare

Pass through, pass through the gates!

Prepare the way for the people.

Build up, build up the highway!

Remove the stones.

Raise a banner for the nations. Isaiah 62:10

This bridge was not here before they came. But when the people heard missionaries were going to come, they hauled rocks for miles, dropped them in the gully, and used concrete to pave the way for the travelers. Will you help them build up more roads so the gospel can reach Haitians? Pray God raises a banner between nations by building more roads to remote places.

By Mollie Bond

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Madame Philip

Marcel shares a testimony.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Leadership Conference

The book of Hebrews in 3 days! Could be like a drink from a fire hydrant. Over 300 in attendance, representing 83 different churches from all over Haiti.

37 attendees stayed at Bois Neuf, food was prepared for everyone in attendance by the volunteers and 16 young people helped with cleaning and logistics.

Hurricane Sandy disrupted the plans for many to come while 75 that were not registered showed up to fill in the void.

Many homes were lost in the mountain area around Fond Baptist due to the hurricane and the current building at Bataille had it's walls washed away once again. Looking to replace them now with metal roofing to hold things in place until the new building is completed. Please pray for these folks as they once again gather the little they have and put up some type of shelter.

Bouncing around here a bit, so, back to the conference. A group stayed one extra night so Marcel took the opportunity to question them regarding what they had learned. Easily they shared what was learned bringing much encouragement to Marcel.

Thank you for your prayers!

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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Abilities

“The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to provide help for the brothers living in Judea.” Acts 11:29

What are you good at? Maybe you can paint a gate. Maybe it’s being a doctor, or a farmer, or an electrician, or a teacher. Maybe it’s sewing. Your ability can be used by God to directly effect another human in Haiti. Even if you can’t visit, you can sew shoe bags and fill them with supplies for the new school year. Or you can send funds to make sure people have a mule for transportation. Make it a challenge: can you give a goat to a Haitian family this Christmas? Be sure to check out the projects page for more ideas on how God can use you according to your ability at the Projects Page at the Hope for Haiti website.

Shared by Mollie Bond

Monday, November 5, 2012

The Story of Mize

Marcel shares a testimony and the lasting effects of a simple gesture.

In Luke chapter 10:25-37 a story or "Parable" is shared by Jesus. Leaving us with a challenge to "Go and do likewise". Here it is being lived out.

Watch for another testimony in the days ahead about Madame Philip.

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.