Hope for Haiti

Monday, April 20, 2009

Rock line

Ever been in one of those work places where you feel like your just moving stuff from one place to another to be busy? Some days are just like that. If we could just see the big picture we think it would make all the difference. The Lord many times only shows us the "next step" and wants us to trust Him for the next one after that. How many times have I wanted to just see a bit more, but in hindsight now have realized that if I had I would have run, and probably still be going. It may be hard to wait on that next step but it's oh so worth it, trusting Him for the results. Would you like more info on Hope for Haiti? E-mail us at saintmarchaiti@gmail.com .

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Balancing act

While this child is helping at Bois Neuf she is balancing a rock on her head! What a blessing she is as each of these rocks needs to reach it's destination. So many hands and heads have made this project a possibility, we give God the praise. Click on the title "Balancing act" above if you would like to see more of the pictures involving this project at Bois Neuf.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

The right fit

Stone upon stone this wall is being build. Finding the "right fit" is so very important as it helps in the overall strength of the entire project. As God continues to build us up He knows the right fit and just what is needed next, that we would be built strong to withstand the storms in our lives and be a blessing to others. This project at Bois Neuf is and has been built over much time and even involves the tearing down of some of the old so that the new can be built. Allow God today to begin or continue a work in your life.

Friday, April 17, 2009

Tearing down

With all the clutter and stuff in our lives the Lord may need to 1st "tear down" before He starts a new building process in us. Even in this picture things needed to be removed or torn down before the building could go on. What is it in my life that the Lord needs to "remove" so that His building may go on? Of course He has given us free will, so this is where the "rubber meets the road", am I willing to allow Him to remove, tear down whatever might hinder the process of growth? Hummm, tearing down something else is fun, but when it gets personal, I'll need to think on that, Lord help me.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Leading toward the cross

It would appear that there is work going on that is leading to the cross. Indeed it is, not only to build this wall and beyond but to ultimately be used to help lead people to the cross. Of course the cross is an image or .... cross .... how both wonderful and painful it is used as a reminder, of what our Lord has done for us.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Delivery

The rocks, sand, cement have all been picked up and brought to Bois Neuf, now it's time to put them together. Almost everything is done by hand here, but this time you will notice in one of the pictures to come, there is a cement mixer!? What a blessing this is for a project of this size. Men and women alike have come to lend a hand and now will "deliver" the needed materials into the hands of the craftsmen, while at the same time pick up a few pointers on how to build. All this preperation will provide a "solid foundation" that could be thought of like the foundation of Christ in our lives. As we continue to submit to Him we are built up and become a living witness to all those around us. We are built on an unchanging solid foundation that cannot be shaken and this is where we pray that others will, come follow Him, becoming part of the body of Christ. Many will benefit from this "building" but it is only a building, may it be that others are drawn unto Him for an eternity, using the building blocks He has supplied.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Transformation

In the coming days watch as this project at Bois Neuf takes shape. Each year a "Camp Meeting" is held at Bois Neuf and this year will be no different. Starting April 30 and running for four days well over a thousand people will gather to hear the gospel, pray, worship, learn and so much more. This area in the photos is the "stage" area that is undergoing a transformation that has been provided for by many donors as well as the churches in Haiti with EMEVI. Please pray for this event as it takes much work and many hands to bring it all together. Can't wait to see the pictures coming in the days ahead? Click on the title "Transformation" above and check it out now. Need additional information?, send us a note at saintmarchaiti@gmail.com .

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.