Please pray for Cherrisa. He is very, very sick and in the hospital in Port-au-Prince. Many of you who have gone to Haiti have met this gentle man and his family. He’s had an ongoing health problem for a number of years now and seems to be getting worse. He has much responsibility at home, taking […]
Just back from Haiti
Bonjou or Bonswa (Good morning or Good Evening) In 46 years, I had never been outside of the U.S., not even to Mexico or Canada. But this week I – along with Dixie, Jay, Nick, Kendra, Tasha & Katie – returned from the Country of Haiti after visiting Pastor Louinet and the people that he serves in and around […]
Coffee for Haiti!
Support Hope in Haiti with your purchase of CAFE REBO! CAFE REBO is made of 100% arabica coffee beans grown in the mountains of Haiti and prepared the old fashioned way using the “dry method”. This strong dark roast comes ground in 10 ounce bags straight from Haiti for just $20. Local Monroe delivery available! Send me an […]
Team home safe and sound – final update!
Board, As Grace announced the team is back in the states, and doing fine. This trip was a huge success in strengthening relationships not only of the team members but the relationships between “Blanc” and Haitian. As God’s children when we suffer together we grow together. New connections were made and old bonds were reinforced. […]
Cool breezes refresh team in Haiti – 6th update…
Board, A heaven sent breeze cools the valley of Artibonite this evening, and for those who have been there you know how to express true appreciation to your creator for providing such a luxurious blessing when it arrives. Today the team nearly completed updating photos and information for the hundreds of children attending the school in Nan Wo. Dixie also announced the completion […]
Sunday in Haiti…
Robert preached today about “Who we are in Christ”, it went well. In the congregation was the Mayor of Dessaines who stayed and met with Robert afterward. Later Robert was presented with an opportunity to display his dancing skills as he avoided a cockroach and a couple rats, much to the amusement of those around him. […]
4th Update…
Dixie texted last night. Here are the updates: It sounds like the interior of the church in Nan Wo has been repainted with help from the team. There was a wonderful sitdown with Pastor Louinet and Robert to just talk and prepare him for his message delivery today. Dixie also said they visited Belzina, the […]
Third Update
I just received word from Dixie via text. We are working our way into the 21st century! She was excited to let us know the team had a great day. They kept themselves busy updating information on the school kids in Nan Wo (Dixie thinks they got through half the kids), visiting many of the childrens’ […]
Team is on the ground in Haiti…
Dixie just left me a voice mail and they are finally in Port au Prince. It took five hours longer than expected due to weather delays. the entire team is looking forward to a good night’ sleep at Byrons and Shelley’s place. The team had a little time to vist and shop at the metal […]
Team left today…
This is the first update on the November 2011 team. I literally just got off the phone with Dixie. They were slated to depart at 10am this morning and as of yet , due to weather in Chicago, they have not departed SEATAC airport. Beyond that all is well. And we have confirmed Dixie’s phone works […]