Hope for Haiti

Saturday, February 28, 2009

Wedding Transportation

How is this for romantic? Just got married and you mount your horse to go on your honeymoon. Very, very few have any transportation here in the mountains southeast of St Marc, so this is a treat. Even special blankets for this ride.

Friday, February 27, 2009

Mountain Wedding at Fond Baptist

Hours away from St Marc in the mountains is an area called Fond Baptist. Marcel on the right travels here about monthly to preach, check in on the school and even to perform weddings. This was a valentines day wedding, watch tomorrow for their special transportation.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Being shipped

Through a totally different connection a man was moved to provide this truck to Marcel. In this picture it is being made ready to carry goods in the wood box on the back for an orphanage. Next it goes to port to be shipped into St Marc where it will deliver the goods and then the truck goes on to Marcel and the ministry. We are humbled...

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

A new day with a new/used truck

Through a generous donation Marcel now has a new truck. The bed is being built as this is written, so watch for more pictures in the days ahead. Previously spending at least 12 hours a week just to keep a vehicle on the road we pray this will ease that load. Watch for more good news as the Lord is opening doors to provide for this ministry in ways we could not have imagined. Praise be to God!

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Truck Dr Marcel?

Few have vehicles and Marcel's truck is a blessing to many. Maybe a bit hard to see in this picture but Marcel has his hand down in the engine compartment fixing something... again. We praise God for His provision, for even as this is being written Marcel is able through the generosity of a church, to look for a used vehicle to replace this worn out truck.

Monday, February 23, 2009

Hand Tools

Hand tools are the norm in Haiti. Power is available in some areas and you might even have it for a few hours a day. To rely on power though, well it's probably not going to be there when you need it. Here at Bois Neuf church/school power is connected but rarely on. This is the only church/school that is part of EMEVI that even has power as an option.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Sifting Sand

Yesterday we looked at painting and today it's sifting sand to make it ready for mixing with concrete. Now where do you suppose they get sand for concrete in Haiti? You can find it along the road near a river just to the north of Colmini where this picture was taken. Men dive down into the river with a 5 gallon bucket and get the sand off the bottom, one bucket at a time. Then it's brought to a spot where it can be shoveled into a vehicle. How is that for making a living? Any takers?

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.