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From the Rubble a New Church Rises…Again!
The church in Rosier was days away from being dedicated when it was completely destroyed by Hurricane Matthew in 2016. But that didn’t dampen the spirit of Pastor Daniel’s congregation. They continued to gather weekly by the 100s in a tiny building constructed from the debris they salvaged from the old church site. When Pastor Eric Geiger visited Daniel’s church in September 2019, he was amazed by the people’s perseverance and generosity, and their commitment to the Lord. Then and there, he committed to helping them rebuild once again. Check out the progress that has been made!
read moreOur First Faith Adventure with Families!
It’s been way too long since we’ve taken a group to Haiti. Our last faith adventure was in September 2019. Though we expected to go back before now, Haiti faced some challenges which prevent us from going, including a fuel shortage and some political unrest. And then Covid brought travel to a stop. But the memories from that last trip will keep us going until we’re able to visit our Haitian friends once more. Read on for a summary of that remarkable trip and a photo gallery that will make you want to join us next time!
read moreEmpowering Women with Micro Loans
Poto mitan. It means “pillars of society” and is a term often used to describe Haitian women. Many of these women are their family’s sole breadwinner, frequently selling goods in the markets to keep their children fed. In an effort to foster family stability, Pastor Samuel and his team launched a microfinance program in 2016 designed to help women grow their businesses.
read moreShedding Light on Mariners’ Mysterious “Convene”
Often confused with another event by a similar name, the Global Convene Gathering that takes place annually is a mystery to most of us. We know those in attendance are global church leaders from North America, Central America, the Carribean, Europe, Asia and Africa. But what do they do while they’re here? Read on for a behind-the-scenes look into the three-day retreat.
read morePride & Protests – One Haitian’s View
Recent headlines have once again shed light on corruption and violence in the Caribbean nation of Haiti. Rather than take our media’s interpretation of current events at face value, we asked a native Haitian—our partner Pastor Samuel Metelus—to explain it to us.
read moreBringing Play. Building Hope.
It may seem unlikely that a playground can help children in poverty-stricken areas encounter Jesus, but for 25+ years, the folks at Kids Around the World have seen the proof that it’s so.
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