Hope for Haiti

Saturday, August 20, 2011

What example?

This Pastor leads by example. Far from any modern day conveniences his home is found in Bataille, Haiti. A days trek away he comes to meet up with Pastor Marcel for the pick up. This pick up includes food to help just one very needy rural area in Haiti. The example? He helps to carry 300 lbs of rice, oil, flour and other food items back home. A pickup truck has brought these items this far, next motorcycles will continue up the mountains a bit further, then it's all by foot. Lets continue this process about every two weeks, to reach out, meeting people right where they are at.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Chips

Yes, that's what's left of a tree, hanging over a dry creek bed. Um hum, he's standing on it while cutting it up with a machete and a rope will hopefully allow him to pull it back up to be cut up further. Oh, did you notice that he's barefoot and one foot is on the side that will ultimately drop! Let the chips fall where they may. The Lord has reminded me time and again to use what He's provided and quit looking for other tools when what is needed is right before me if I'd just look!

Friday, July 29, 2011

Yoke

Check this out! Barefoot standing on a log, cutting it into boards, while the board is suspended off the ground! Is there someone below pulling on that saw working in tandem? Yup. Reminds me of a scripture, being yoked with our Master, walking in pace with Him, step by step.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Cholera update July 2011

While visiting with Marcel this past week we discussed what's happening with the continuing Cholera outbreak. He starts by sharing about one of the pastors who lives in the mountains of Haiti far away from any power, clinics or roads. Travel is by foot to reach this village which is a good example of the many villages tucked away in the mountains of Haiti. Listen in to what he has to share and pay special attention to how the community is notified when there is a need. Care to help? Visit www.hopeforhaiti.ws

Monday, July 18, 2011

Servant Heart

How many pots does it take to feed 800+? Not only that but to feed them while cooking outside and over a wood or charcoal fire! Each year the ladies with a few men bless the folks that come to conference at Bois Neuf. Now that's a servant's heart, volunteering to help cook 2 meals a day for 4 days for over 800 people. I'm humbled. Want to see some additional pictures of conference? Click on the title above "Servant Heart"

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Attention getter

What catches your attention? Some things turn our heads and others we ignore. Does God have your attention?

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Wedding Bells

Building for a future. This home is now nearing completion and will be ready for a newly married couple. Thanks to contributions and many volunteer hands. When they are married in a week or so they will have a roof over their heads.

Anyone interested in helping to build a home or donate towards one? We currently have one widow with 4 children (at home) in need and another widow with two children. Both currently are "renting" a space. One lives in the mountains and the other St Marc. Contact us today and let us know if you would like to be a special part of their lives.

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.