Hope for Haiti

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

A bit of Colmini Haiti

The growth here in desert just north and a bit west of St Marc, Haiti is amazing. You can see it in the faces, it's much more than just physical growth. Not to mention the multiplication of, well, you'll just have to watch to see. God is good!

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Twins Update

Two months ago we shared a story about twins that arrived as a medical team was with Marcel. As the Lord opened the door our Dr friend was able to join a team that visited Haiti with us about a week ago. The little ones are thriving and growing. We did find out on this trip, that it just so happened that when one of the little ones arrived, he was not breathing, so a breath of life was administered just as the Lord planned it. Who knows how the Lord might use you on a trip like this, just as He used our precious friend here to nudge this little one to breath. Click on the picture for additional photo's of the little ones as well as photo's from the team trip.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Walking with a child

These are a few of the children at Fond Baptist Church/School that are sponsored. Through sponsor's they have material for new uniforms. So many children in these rural areas never have an opportunity to go to school, and many of the areas in the mountains have very limited access to any school. Thank you sponsor's for blessing these children through your prayers and support. Who knows we may be looking at the next leaders of this area or country that will make a difference for an eternity? Keep the prayers coming!

Friday, January 27, 2012

Transformation

While at Fond Baptist market this past week, Marcel caught this image as these guys were reforming this pick head. First the heat then the transformation. Sometimes we may feel we are in the fire, could it be in preparation for a transformation in us? Click on the photo for additional images from market day or visit www.hopeforhaiti.ws .

Friday, January 20, 2012

A dream come true

As Marcel gathered with a few others to go to market it was to bring about the fulfillment of a promise. The photo's really tell the story best. Marcel's quote on the picture here speaks for itself. About a year ago a promise was made to help purchase 5 cows for Bataille Church/School. It's done!

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Faces

A time to reflect as 2012 draws close, while 2011 draws to a close. What has captured your heart this year? Who has made a difference and have I? John, Marcel's brother is one who is making a difference. Click on his picture to see the faces of Haiti and see if any hit home for you.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Harvest Time...

This past month brought the beginning of the harvest at Fond Baptist, Haiti. Potatoes were coming right along. Seeds and funds for plants continue to make it possible to keep these year round gardens blessing many in the community. They are growing where planted, am I?

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.