Pray for Bible School Students

The school year started off with a real bang, over 55 first year students as well as returning students made about 150 students, and might be one of our highest enrollments since 1982. We were not only pleased with the quantity, but the quality of students as well. They all seem hungry for God and His Word. It is always a joy to teach those who searching for greater understanding.

Yet, as we closed out the first semester of the school year, we saw that there was trouble a brewing. Almost half of our student body were not able to finish paying their school bill. I believe this is the first time we have had so many who could not pay. It tells the story how difficult things are here in Haiti. You must know that in Haiti there are no financial aid programs or student loans available. Everyone has to pay cash for their schooling. I guess if it was this way in the States, most of those who are presently in college would not be there. Thankfully, it is not quite as expensive here in Haiti.


We do not know if these 60 plus students will be returning in January if God doesn't intervene on their behalf. As you can see we need a miracle. Pray with us that God delivers us from this difficult situation.

New School Year

We are rejoicing in God's faithfulness. Our New Life Bible school has started with a bang. We have 51 first year students and a total enrollment of 141 students. Praise the Lord! This is amazing when you consider the very oppressed economy of Haiti. Some Bible schools have closed and others are struggling to stay open. These are hard times.

We ask that you pray for the students in our New Life Bible school. Pray that God provides for their schooling and their families. Our students pay $110 a semester, this does not include their $75 entrance fees. This is a considerable amount from them when you consider the average daily wage in Haiti is only $2.00. Many would not be coming if it wasn't for those more fortunate in their families paying their schooling. Also, we thank all of you who sponsor Bible school students. You need to realize their is no financial aid available or loans for students going to school in this country. It all has to be paid in hard earned cash.

Yet, amazingly enough, God seems to provide for our students. Yes, there are those who drop out because they are unable to pay and many others who never come because they can't afford it. If it wasn't for the destitute situation that many believers face in this country, I believe we would have twice as many students in New Life Bible school. There is a real hunger here for God's Word.

Patrick Laventure Michel

Another school year has started, and we thank God for all the new Bible school students we have. Pray that God transforms their lives. Pray that God provides for their schooling. It is very difficult for everyone now.



Also, I want to thank God for Patrick Laventure Michel who has worked with us for more than twenty years. He wears several hats in our ministry. He is the Haitian representative for New Life Mission of Haiti. This is required by the government. He is the one who does all our legal work in the mission. Also, he is assistant director of our mission. Finally, he is vice president of our New Life Bible Seminary. As you can see he is an essential part of our ministry.



Pray with us that God would provide a very much needed vehicle for him. He has many responsibilities that would be more easily fulfilled if he had a vehicle. Also, do to some health issues, he struggles more when he walks, which he does everyday from his house to the missions headquarters. This requires walking 60 minutes every day to get to work and back home. Of course this doesn't include all the other walking he may have to do on a given day.



Pray that God provide the $5000 he needs for a dependable vehicle. God is good and we thank God for all those who support our ministry.

Preaching in Churches

This summer I have been preaching in many Haitian churches. It is exciting to see God working among his people. Several of the churches I spoke at had over 1000 in attendance. One of these was raising money to purchase a vehicle for their pastor, another one dedicated 12 babies in one service. It was great to see these proud parents bringing their children before the Lord. I was sorry that I had not brought my camera. It was a great sight to behold, all the parents lined up in a row with their babies.

One of the reasons, I have visited these churches is to promote I Bible school. Praise the Lord we have 27 who have registered already, and expect many more before school opens on September 7th.