Open a school, close a prison!

There is something we say in Haiti that is true for all the world, "When you open a school you close the doors of a prison." What in the world does that mean? I would probably have never understood it without living in Haiti. Before our school was opened a year and a half ago the children were really and truly a burden on my heart. I would see them sitting at home playing in the dirt with a stick or even eating the dirt. They should of been in school instead they were chasing one anoter and throwing rocks at each other and cursing one another. A year and a half after our school opened to have 185 children in our is truly a blessing. Not having enough chairs and benches is a blessing from the Lord! Not having enough space for them to run and play at recess is a blessing! Not having enough materials to work with is a blessing! Why? Because He will provide a way.

We know He will provide more sponsors like you who is willing to sacrifice a little for someone who has nothing. To see these bright shining faces as they received their new backpacks and some rice and other goodies, was priceless! You can do something lifechanging even if it is only you.

The High Hill Christian Church in High Hill, MO has set an example that others should follow. They chose to sponsor a child in our school as a church. They faithfully send this forty dollars a month to help with their childs education and need for books and uniform and monthly school tuition. However they didn't stop there. Several small groups and individuals have followed suite. This church and her people sponsor nine of the children at Berea Christian school. Wow, what an effort and what a blessing to all. They took it a step further as the group of 7 came from their church to visit the work being done in Haiti. They were able to see the difference in the lives of these children first hand. They were able to share a meal with them, share gifts they had brought for them and take many pictures.

I challenge anyone who is reading this to come and visit us in Haiti. I challenge you to prayerfully consider supporting some of these children and really truly make an impact on their lives.

Dee