The Days Ahead

The plans were already in motion and the needs although hard to believe are even more now than before. A new school building for Bois Neuf as the old one had been falling apart and was already partially torn down for safety reasons. A team has been formed and will go to assist with this building project in late July. Between now and then preparation has begun, clearing and leveling the area for the school.
Just above the school, land is cleared and a "Chicken House" is being built. These projects are providing jobs and much needed income and will provide continued income and food in the days to come. The school provides much hope for the future as the children are educated and they get to see first hand how a simple Chicken House helps provide for the community around them.
Relief efforts have not ceased and will continue for some time to come. These simple projects may help a broken people and land see hope for the days to come.
Hope for Haiti is reaching out through folks just like you to help with the purchase of chickens, goats and most recently a cow. Not just for consumption but to help with eggs, milk, cheese etc. If you've made it this far, click on the picture or title "The Days Ahead" for more pictures.

Still Standing

Recovery continues and will for far longer than we may want to think about. This gate is a reminder of those still standing and the continued day to day needs that were there before and are still there now.
This past Saturday Marcel performed two weddings at Colmini and almost in the same breath he shared that he used his truck for funeral transportation. Yesterday Marcel's brother was scheduled for surgery, have not heard if that actually happened yet. 7 Churches still depend upon his leadership as well as the schools. EMEVI schools are scheduled to reopen February 8th. 3 Camps for refugees have been set up in St Marc and for this time Marcel feels the need to reach out to those still in Port-au-Prince. Requests continue to come in each day for help....
Please continue to lift up Marcel and those in Haiti in prayer, a few specifics are:

1. For physical strength and wisdom
2. To help those that the Lord leads him to
3. For his brother and the surgery
4. For the new couple living with Marcel

Still standing and in need, and life goes on... A chicken house to be built, foundation work at Bois Neuf, visits to the mountain churches/schools, going to the bank (can be an all day process), and the list goes on...

Standing alone or?

When you see old growth trees in Haiti they stand out, almost to the point of seeming out of place. This handful of trees near a road of sorts, going to Fond Baptist reminds me sometimes our brothers and sisters are left standing alone. It should not be this way but many feel alone. Lets keep our brothers and sisters in Haiti knowing they are not alone

Sentinel

This fort stands as a sentinel in the mountains near Fond Baptist. Around 200 years old it has stood with little maintenance and even today old cannons lie about the fort. Any roofing has long since decayed but still the walls stand. As Haiti starts the process of rebuilding may it be built on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ, the one that will not be moved. Lets pray with the people that this will be a new day moving from the poverty to the abundance that comes through knowing and walking with our Lord.

For such a time as this

It may be a drop in the bucket of needs but each smile reminds you someone is being touched. Continued delivery of water and crackers is possible because of so many of you donating to this need. Clicking on the picture or title above will take you to this days photo journal. Were it not for donations this past year this might well not be possible. The truck being used was made possible as the Lord brought many alongside to replace one that was a daily "work". So many things have played into this it brought to mind "For such a time as this" as the Lord was preparing the way. Please continue to pray for Marcel and the EMEVI group as they meet the needs face to face.

Water, Crackers, etc distribution

Yesterday started early for Marcel. Number 7 in line at the bank meant getting there at 3am, a little behind his schedule. The first day the bank has been open since the quake brought 100's to the line by 10:30am when Marcel finished his transaction. Then another blessing after getting 5 gallons of diesel the day before, he was able to fill his truck which opened up the possibilities for today. Water, crackers and more were purchased to take for distribution in Port-au-Prince today. Thank you for helping to make this possible, reaching out to those in need that are not so close to other distribution points in Port-au-Prince. Please keep Marcel, his team and the Haitians in your prayers.

Transistional Day?

Damaged Bank building but still standing in Port-au-Prince.






Western Union was open today with a line of about 500, but the bank delayed opening until Thursday. Marcel plans on being in line at 2AM!

Quake this am was felt in St Marc, Marcel is ok, ask him about the "rat in the vanity" next time you get a chance : )

Marcel's brother Elyse went to Bonne Fin on January 11th and John is with him. Elyse was scheduled for surgery today but it has been postponed until the 27th at this point. So Elyse and John have been in the South West part of Haiti since the 11th away from their families. The hospital they are at is fine. Bonne Fin is just northeast of Les Cayes.

At church tonight Marcel shared:
Stand firm in difficult times
Ephesians 6:13
Allow Gods word to come alive in our lives
God uses these challenges to stretch us
Remain faithful
Fight the good fight
We are growing and maturing, live the abundant life He has for us.
All recited the 23rd Psalm to close.

Please continue to pray, they feel His presence so close and Marcel says they see God's hand moving.

Thank you from Marcel, he appreciates the messages and notes very much.