The Cost of a Home

Volunteers, a few paid tradesmen, a family in need.  Families struggle to put a meal a day on their table so having a reliable roof over their head is pretty much a dream.  The transformation continues, one family or individual at a time as the body of Christ reaches out in tangible ways to help meet basic needs.  One gives from their abundance another through a labor of love, combine these and others' that pitch in and His body is encouraged to take another step. Funds for this home were provided by donors, Haitian volunteer workers with a few paid tradesmen are making a difference.  These homes cost $3945.00, basic yes with protection from the elements. Imagine how this family feels as well as others as they move from tents, tarps, living with relatives or just out in the open to a simple but sufficient home.  More are planned for the days ahead and the Lord continues to open the doors as He brings workers into these fields.  Please continue to pray, it does make a difference.

Shoe Bags headed south

Imagine all the hands that have made this possible.  For this box to be filled and today taken to a trucking company for delivery to Florida then on a ship to St Marc.  So many have contributed from the making of the bags to filling them with supplies and beyond, what a blessing.  Clicking on the title will take you to a link with a few additional pictures.  Thank you for reaching out with this bit of encouragement, showing Hope.

School Children in Georgia

Marcel shares at an elementary school in Georgia through an invitation to talk about Haiti and what has been happening.  Three groups of children about this size came during the morning to ask questions and learn a bit about Haiti.  These curious attentive children were drinking it all in, trying to comprehend just what happened these past months.  What a blessing these children are.  Some of the teachers brought in extra school supplies to be taken back to the EMEVI Schools.  Someone asked just yesterday does this small amount that I'm sending make a difference?  The answer is yes it makes a difference and when the body of Christ reaches out this way it is touching far more lives than we could ever have imagined.

Camp Meeting 2010

God is calling and the people are responding!  This years Camp Meeting at Bois Neuf found 35 that came forward to be baptized.  Preparation for this years meeting included an addition attached to the stage.  65 people worked on this addition for about 2 months prior to the meeting, many were paid and all received a meal during the day.  Jobs, food, encouragement not to mention 2 homes that were built since the earthquake.  The list goes on and on.  Words that have been shared to describe what has been happening are, partnership, participation, their heart is in it, everyone contributed, spiritual success, the Master is calling!  Marcel shares this is an answer to prayer, God gets the glory!

Camp Meeting 2010

Each year EMEVI Churches gather for Camp Meeting at Bois Neuf, which starts Thursday and will run through Sunday May 2nd.  This year a new addition has been added to the right of the outdoor stage to help with the needs not only for this time but for the planned new school building as well as the church.  This event reaches well beyond EMEVI as the community around Bois Neuf and into St Marc also join in, bringing over 1000 to worship, praise, hear testimonies and teachings and more.  Please pray for our brothers and sisters in Haiti as they not only celebrate but continue to struggle with the needs that are ever before them.

One step at a time

Scrap metal is collected and sold to purchase chicken's, goat's and this is a first, cow number 1. The pastor from Bataille is reviewing the receipt for this purchase after Marcel met him and they visited the market at Fond Baptist.  In the days ahead funds will supply another cow to help out in Bataille where they will be tended and used for milk, cheese etc.  Goats have already been purchased and are being raised at Colmini and soon chickens will fill "Jim's Chicken House" at Bois Neuf.  A little over a year ago donors purchased goats and delivered them to families which is an answer to prayer and it seems that the stage was set. One step at a time... All praise to our Savior!

Making a difference

Jobs help to encourage, provide income, funds to purchase goods, which then reaches out to others.  These jobs are possible through the outpouring of love as many are reaching out to encourage our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Our faces are not seen, our voices not heard but the love is felt and is making a difference. 

This is making a difference, just ask one of those that is receiving a touch from God.