Hope for Haiti

Monday, December 8, 2008

Staple

Red Beans and Rice! Currently rice is going for $75.00 U.S. for a 100lb bag, which can help feed a family of 4, for approximately 1 month @ 2 meals a day, or 2 months @ 1 meal a day per person. Still need some beans... Can you help?

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Dance Lesson

You may notice in the middle of this picture a couple of young ladies are up to something. Showing these school children from Colmini a few dance steps brought much laughter and smiles. Now how many children went home to try this out themselves? Teams take many talents and gifts on their trips to Haiti, leaving many "special moments" with those they encounter. Individuals in these teams take home a whole new perspective and appreciation of the blessings of God.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Legs

This young one probably had her first visit to a clinic on this day. Legs that are dust covered tell their own story. Mom is overjoyed for the opportunity to have her checked out. Chances are she will spend her life crawling or being carried by others.

Friday, December 5, 2008

Home

Just to our south in the country of Haiti, families still live very simply. Many homes in the mountains are of the style in this picture. As tropical storms move through we may hear news about the effects in the cities but little is heard about the remote areas. The crops that are also destroyed when the storms come leave little hope. Hunger is a way of life in many areas and compounded when the sources are wiped away.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Market Day

Market day may start at 4am or earlier, depending how far away you are. Starting well before the sun rises you raise your load upon your head and start out. Walking hours to arrive early enough to get the best spot to sell your crop. Almost none have a vehicle, few have burro's or a horse, most walk to market. Maybe today your load will sell early allowing you to arrive back home before the sun sets? Now it's time for a meal for the family...

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Making a living

Pushing a 3 wheel wood cart with stuff for sale. Up and down the streets of St Marc most of which are pot holed at best. Making a living whatever way he can. Maybe this will be a good day, providing a meal to make it to tomorrow?

Monday, December 1, 2008

Take my picture

Living in the desert in Haiti provides little opportunity to see a picture of yourself. A small l-e-d image in a camera provides much excitement. Please pray for the children of Haiti.

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.