Remember

“Look at the nations and watch—

and be utterly amazed.

For I am going to do something in your days

that you would not believe,

even if you were told” (Habakkuk 1:5).

As we remember the earthquake anniversary, we pray for the people who never saw family members again.  We pray for community to come around those who fled the city in the months afterwards.  However, we also pray for God to again wake up the people to his power and care.  This scene in downtown St. Marc is from when the believers gathered to pray for their country days after the quake.  May God keep that spirit of unity as we remember.

By Mollie Bond

Just a box?

Just a box?  So much more than that.

Read this slowly with a pause here and there.

A stirring happens and the process begins.  Prayer begins and God's children cry out.  In our weakness we fumble with words and speak to the Creator of all, and... He hears, accepting us right where we are.  Do we come before Him expecting an answer?  Oh, maybe, but I'm not sure this time... and He knows this.  He's happy that we come and through this simple gesture a door opens.  What step in the process of prayer will I be today?  The one crying out, the one listening and watching for an answer, the one responding to a nudging and possibly answering a prayer, the one in the desert feeling no one is listening?  And then, it happens in His perfect timing, and direction is made clear, the manna appears... and our faith is strengthened and we continue to pray.

This box could represent an answer.  Many have come together to make this possible.  Filled with donations and headed south.  Free shipping is offered and accepted, just get it to Charlotte and the rest is done.  It's already at port in Florida.

Thanks to the many that continue to play a part in making this a reality.  More photo's available at http://www.hopeforhaiti.ws/photo.php?pageID=37 or just visit the web page at www.hopeforhaiti.ws and check out the photo's.

Joyful Strength

“Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength’” (Nehemiah 8:10).

We celebrate at the New Year.  We are joyful because of the good things the Lord did over the past year:  preparing, building, strengthening.  We met new friends, started new seasons, and have seen the Lord add to our number those that choose to follow him fully.  Let’s continue to celebrate God’s holiness by enjoying food, but also sending “some to those who have nothing prepared.”  God’s strength will provide in return if we are joyful.

By Mollie Bond

Before and After

You have been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in his distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat.  Is. 25:4a

This is the church at Fond Baptist.  You’ll hear the speaker because the lack of electricity means the sound of fans can’t cover their voice.  You’ll be able to sit without worrying about sunburn.  But most importantly, this building provides shelter from judgment, fear of the future, and a lack of hope.  Help build the spiritual church of Jesus, but also know you are helping build more literal churches like this one.

By Mollie Bond

Foundations

Foundations are so crucial and set the stage for days to come.  Where is your foundation?  Is it in Jesus Christ?  The answer to this question will set the stage for each of us.

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More on the building at Bataille may be found here, http://www.hopeforhaiti.ws/#/projects/bataille or by clicking on the title.

A Thank You from Marcel

Click on the picture for a message from Marcel

Sharing

“On arriving there, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.”  Acts 14:27

A group saw six Haitians meet Jesus for the first time.  After the projector turned off, their hearts turned toward a Savior.  I wasn’t there.  Someone on the team was willing to share and now I’ve been encouraged.  What story in the past week has given you encouragement to keep going?  What stories do you need to share so that others know how good God is to his children?  Encourage another to stop by this site so they too may be encouraged.  It’s why we share what we share.

By Mollie Bond