Serving the Church

A lot has happened since our last update.

First of all we continue to help those who were affected greatly by Hurricane Matthew that hit Haiti in October. There are many who are still without homes, and others who have not recovered from the loss of livestock and farms. Yet, as God enables us, we help however we can.
In our last report, we told how we re-roofed 2 schools, helped rebuild 15 homes and purchased 50 animals: cows, goats, sheep, pigs, turkeys, chickens. Since, then we have helped purchase 2 donkeys, 1 mule and 3 goats. Also, we have helped rebuild 25 homes. One of the homes we helped rebuild was for a woman who was 7 months pregnant when the hurricane destroyed her home. The day she moved back in to her re-built home she gave birth, and she thanked God for His provision. You must understand that it is impossible for women in this village to see a doctor or nurse when they deliver because the only way out is riding a donkey 2 hours and riding in public transportation for another hour.
Secondly, last month our students went out and did student ministry in a church outside of Port-au-Prince where they ministered for 4 days. They had revival meetings every night, and during the day they did teaching in the morning and evangelism in the afternoon. As result, many people were built up and several former members who had left because of conflict, came back to the church. Also, several people were brought to a saving knowledge of Christ during this time. Hold this church up in prayer because they lack strong leaders.

Last but not least, this month we had a team of ladies from Delaware who ministered at a retreat to our New Life Mission women church leaders. We had over 45 women who attended. During the retreat they had asked the ladies to write down anything that was keeping them from fellowship with the Father. While one of them was praying she saw a vision of a glass of water being poured on her paper and everything being washed away. Praise the Lord! I know that all the ladies were really ministered to and lasting change was brought. This same team held a one day conference for the women of Port-au-Prince Fellowship, which is an English speaking church that Margaret and I serve in.

Prayer Requests:
Pray that God gives us health and wisdom.
Pray that the new government may be able to lead this people out of the quagmire they are in.