Violence cannot stop those who rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Dear Friends, For three weeks in April and May there was fighting in the capital city of Haiti, Port au Prince Many of you have come with me to Haiti and we have stayed with friends in the area called Tabarre, before traveling […]
To Pass the Test
The battle of fear and hope. Dear Friends, Bombs explode on the television screen. Frightened refugees searching for shelter. Hushed talks about the possibilities of nuclear conflict. The dark clouds of fear again roll in. And not just in eastern Europe. In light of the war in Ukraine and Russia, Haiti has understandably taken a back seat […]
Steep Hills, Strong Coffee, and Resiliant Hope
This is the beginning of a new year and a new hope for all of us. This week a conference began for several hundred people in Nan wo. Men and women attending the
conference make their way by foot along the steep mountain trails. When they reach the valley they climb into open trucks with standing room only and continue on until they reach our church/school in Nan wo outside of Dessalines, Haiti.
The clear answer to crisis
a Christmas request Dear Friends, Greetings to each of you during this season filled with hope and joy as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus with family and friends. Things don’t appear so hopeful in Haiti right now. “41 US citizens and legal permanent residents have been kidnapped for ransom in Haiti this […]
Something to be thankful for
With grateful hearts, we at HOPE in Haiti are reflecting on the faithful generosity and service our many teachers, administrators, translators, volunteers, and financial partners like you have shown this year, and so many years leading up until now. We are SO THANKFUL! Without you, our ministry would not be making the impact that it […]
October Letter
Unshakable Dear Friends, You and I know that Haiti is a nation of political instability. Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the world. The entire country of Haiti is being threatened by gang violence. Haiti’s President Jovinel Moïse was assassinated by Colombian mercenaries this year. And now thousands of Haitian refugees have fled to […]
Only by the LORD’s hand
BREAKING: An estimated 700+ people are dead after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the reeling nation of Haiti on Saturday morning. More than 2,800 more were injured as building crumbled and collapsed several cities on the southern peninsula of the island. Emergency workers have been searching for and attending to victims round the clock as […]
Another shockwave
Dear friends, As the country and people of Haiti recoil from yet another blow, the assassination of their president Jovenel Moïse and wounding of his wife Martine, we take comfort and rest in the knowledge that God is still in control. He has been and will always be in control. President Moïse was not a just […]
Getting to know Haiti
Dear Friends, Summer is now here, things are opening up and we are all finding ourselves busier than ever. Please remember our friends in Haiti as you go about your life. Our schools continue with testing planned mid July. Students must pass these tests to continue on to the next grade. It’s been a difficult […]
the rich and surprising Tastes of Haiti
Travel, cultural exchange, and experiences of the world often come back to me in memories of food Sitting around a table or fire or under a mango tree in any sort of group setting enjoying, or experiencing “the new”, foods and flavors provides for a unique type of intimate human interaction. We find ourselves connected by […]