What do all of these pictures have in common??? They are all great things that are happening with Dorce' Ministries. Next question, should you make a trip to Haiti to see what the Lord is doing there? The answer is a resounding Yes you should come and see what is happening and then you in turn can be a part of making more great things happen!
How does all of that work? As a missionary who is out of touch with a lot of things stateside I do think I heard the politically correct term for all of this would be "networking". The truck you see may look like an old relic you would see in a small town parade. To us it means life. It has been filled by many of our Christian friends with lots of goodies for the ministry and especially for the children. More food was added at the last minute because of the worsening food crisis here in Haiti. I would have never been able to get the truck, fill it and get it shipped to Miami and then to Haiti if it weren't for the help of many others. We would especially like to thank Charlie Bowen and his wife Teresa who are in the large group picture above. Three years ago they made a trip to Haiti to visit the work. They found themselves and their lives changed in a way they never dreamed of. Most recently as he took charge of getting the truck, filling it and shipping it to Miami. In Haiti, we say, "Everything takes longer than it takes." We found out in the states that happens too. Since October they have been trying to get it shipped to us. Praise the Lord this week it arrived in Miami. Now we are waiting to know when they will be shipping it to Haiti. Please pray it will be soon.
This group recently came to us from High Hill, MO. They prayed together and worked together as a group for almost a year to make sure things went well as much
This group recently came to us from High Hill, MO. They prayed together and worked together as a group for almost a year to make sure things went well as much
as it depended on them. They made a campaign to support as many of the school children as they could. This group is small but mighty with God on their side.
We greatly appreciate all their efforts as they support 9 of the school children. What a joy it was to bring them gifts and meet them for the first time. We were able to share a meal with all of the 9 kids they sponsor. The two in the picture are supported by the whole church, Jackson and Melissa. The rest are sponsored by small groups and individual families. Praise God for your efforts there. Thank you for taking the plunge.
The contact with these folks has set many things into motion and we will share more with you as time goes on. All of this because they were willing to come and see what was happening and see how they could do more to help. Sometimes more means 15 more minutes of prayer for your missionaries or those you have made friends with on the field! Thank you! Keep lifting us up.
The girls from Hannibal LaGrange College in Hannibal, Missouri have shown us what young people can do to make a difference. Chris Stevens visited us in Haiti for five days. I was sick and didn't get a chance to know her well. She went home but she didn't forget. She got permission to organize a trip to Haiti with other college girls and their professor. They came last year bearing many gifts for the school children, lots of laughter, lots of music and great singing, and tons of talent in so many areas. They enjoyed it so much they decided to make it an annual thing. They came back this year with six returning and four new people. Now Chris Stevens, otherwise known as the one and only CRASH, is returning on April 14th - May 1. She wants to do more to help out on the field and see if she can't come back after this survey trip and help us on a more permanent basis. Pray for all of those great things happening.
Things are getting really exciting. Pray that we keep focused on Christ and that all things would be done for His glory and Honor. Praise to the Lord! Hats off and bow low before Him! It is only He who deserves our praise!!! Louanj pou Bondie Chapo ba pou Bondie Li merite Louanj!!!
If you still have doubt I can help you contact any of these people to help you answer the question, Should YOU make a trip to Haiti?
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