The goal for our university fund is quickly diminishing, thanks to the folks who have already given. We are so grateful for their help. Are you one of those who can help us get over the hump and move on to other pressing needs?
Rehoboth Ministries is… Changing Lives and Impacting a Nation.
With all the outspoken comments from both sides concerning the sudden surge of Haitians migrating across the US border, this is a very enlightening commentary. John gives the perspective of someone who was born and reared in Haiti. He is well versed on Haitian history and the events that helped to make Haiti what it is today. I hope you will listen to get a clearer picture of why Haiti is the way it is. He sheds some light on some events that involve our own country and its interaction with Haiti which I feel will help you think through these present-day events. Things are not always as simple as they appear to be!
Would you like to become a partner with Rehoboth? There are so many wonderful people in Haiti who just need a “hand up.” Your contribution could make a radical difference in their lives!
We have friends who give generously to help Rehoboth Ministries in various ways. This couple has chosen to remain incognito and let their giving speak for them.
I Timothy 5:17-18 “The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.” For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The worker deserves his wages.”
“You guys are on the firing line, doing the works and taking the heat (literally and figuratively). We would be amiss to not contribute to your works.”
Thank you for believing in us “L” and ”B” !
Rehoboth Ministries is… Changing Lives and Impacting a Nation.
Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth. Proverbs 27:1
Tragedy leaves its mark on those who have been acquainted with it. Whether you lost a loved one on that fateful day of September 11, 2000, or have been marked in some other way, you are not the same person that you once were. That September day, I had taken my daughter to celebrate her birthday. Since there is not a whole lot to do in Cap-Haitian, I took her out for breakfast at the Christophe Hotel. While we were eating, I will never forget when one of the waiters ran into the dining room to bid us come watch the tv on the outer porch. We watched in horror as the second plane rammed into the south tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. We immediately went home and informed the rest of the family of what was taking place. Each one scurried to turn on the tv and follow the events which were unfolding so quickly in our native country.
Tragedy can do one of two things. It can cause us to sink into an abyss of hopelessness or it can cause us to realize that we are only promised today. Whether mourning over the loss of a family member or wondering where you will now live since your home is no longer standing, we are left with a choice. Today, we can make a difference. We will not boast concerning what we’ll do tomorrow. Life is way too fragile for that. But, we have today and we have a choice to alter someone else’s life. Whether it’s the little Haitian boy or girl who wonder where their next meal will come from or it’s a marine standing on the deck of a ship who’s sailing into unchartered territory, we need to be conscious that we only have today. What will you do toconsole, comfort, or even change someone’s life? We can not look beyond today. Meanwhile, we remember the families of those who are still in mourning from that horrid day which seems to be frozen in time. In spite of such awful tragedy, we also remember countless heroes who turned that day into more than a tragedy. They seized the day that remained and we are still talking about their heroic deeds.
Today is a gift. What will we do with it?
Rehoboth Ministries is… Changing Lives and Impacting a Nation.
The earthquake in the south of Haiti, at last count, has claimed over 2,207 lives and others continue to hope against hope to find their loved ones under the rubble. Many survivors have had to wait for medical care and there is a plea for more medical teams to come assist those who are dealing with amputations and other severe injuries. As if that wasn’t enough, survivors huddled together under tarps when Tropical Grace passed over. The fear of returning to a home that may cave in on them exceeded the threat of the storm. There was nothing else to do except to brace themselves against the wind and torrential downpour.
But, in the middle of anguish and unbelievable loss, there is a light flickering in the darkness and creating a glimmer of hope. Many fine ministries have risen to the challenge and responded to the cries of a desperate people. They have risked their own lives to fly in supplies, medical equipment, food, and water to those whose lives have been rocked by turmoil and devastation. With the threat of gangs nearby who seek to prey upon others’ misfortunes, they are unsung heroes who saw a people’s dilemma and heard their cry.
Below are the words of a fellow missionary and longtime friend who is doing everything she can to make others aware of the Haitians’ plight. Yvonne and her husband, Joel, have been in Haiti for over 40 years and are tirelessly working to organize teams and get help to those who are suffering. Their ministry is haitiforchrist.net. These are her words…
Survivors are found alive in the wreckage as powerful aftershocks roll under makeshift housing. Aid shipments are hijacked by gangs amid promises for secure passage of desperately needed supplies.The death toll from the quake has risen to at least 2,207 people, according to Haiti’s Civil Protection Agency. More than 12,200 were injured. More than 50,000 homes were destroyed.In Haiti, however, hope springs eternal. On Sunday, eight days after the quake, 20 adults and four children reported missing were found trapped in the rubble on Pic Macaya, the civil protection agency said. Pic Macaya is Haiti’s second-largest mountain.”They were transported by helicopter … for treatment,” the agency tweeted. “They received food assistance and hygiene kits.
Will You Give?
We are thankful for those who have written and asked how they can give. I (Dana) was profoundly touched to hear from a dear missionary sister whose husband passed away this year. In spite of her own loss, this does not keep her from planning to return to the Philippines and other countries to encourage the people she and her husband labored with for years. Though she now lives stateside, she is still on the cutting edge of world missions. The Lord tugged her heart to help alleviate some of the suffering going on here.
The Haitian people’s dilemma can become your opportunity. Rehoboth has labored in this vineyard for 38+ years. We would love for you to partner with us so we can do more. Won’t you consider helping us help them? Their dilemma can be our opportunity!
Rehoboth Ministries is… Changing Lives and Impacting a Nation.
Our $2200 goal for our university fund is almost completed. Thanks to some very thoughtful and generous donors, we have received $1,745 and we only lack $455 to finish! What a load this takes off us as well. Who will help us wrap it up? Many thanks to all of you who responded to this need! Our university students thank you as well!
Rehoboth Ministries is… Changing Lives and Impacting a Nation.
John Maxwell said, “Everything rises and falls upon leadership.” Never could a saying be more true! We have been detained stateside much longer this year due to my illness than we had planned to be. With all my follow-up treatments, the Pandemic, and other obstacles, Prit has been by my side to run me back and forth to doctors’ appointments, scans, lab tests, x-rays, chemo…..you name it! He has been there for me and I am eternally grateful.
How does Rehoboth keep running in spite of our prolonged absence? Our success depends on the faithfulness of our donors, as well as 38 years’ worth of investing in leadership training. Our leaders are “home grown” and have been “holding the fort” in Haiti all this time. They know their jobs and they get them done whether we are there or not. Without them, we could never get anything accomplished.
Here’s a salute to the faithful committee of our main church in Petite-Anse who has worked so faithfully, whether we are present or absent! They are the unsung heroes, many of whom you may never meet, but who love us and love this ministry.
As things get more and more difficult in Haiti, would you remember them in prayer as well as the people of Haiti? Would you also like to partner with Rehoboth so we can help more people? We can do great things together!
Rehoboth Ministries is… Changing Lives and Impacting a Nation.
We are over halfway to reaching our yearly goal for our university students. $1155.00 has come in and $1,045 remains of our 2,200 goal. In the midst of sad circumstances in the land of Haiti, there are still good things happening. We believe in training up leaders that can bring hope to their people. Thank you to the very generous donors! Can you help us complete this goal?
Leave your mark!
Rehoboth Ministries is… Changing Lives and Impacting a Nation.
A bereaved mother who lost her daughter this week in the Haiti earthquake.
By now, I am sure you have been updated concerning the recent earthquake which took place in the city of Les Cayes which is located in the western part of Haiti. Sometimes, I’m just too sad to post, but know that the people there need your prayers and aide. The death toll is over 700 now. I just communicated with an American mother whose daughter arrived in Les Cayes around a week ago to commit to two years to teaching in a school there. Her daughter’s apartment had cracks in the walls and one could see the concrete blocks exposed. So, like many others, she moved out and is dwelling under a tent with others seeking refuge from any further earthquake activity.
Les Cayes is far from Cap-Haitian which is located in the north of the island. Our workers in Cap felt strong tremors as well, which naturally set them on edge. But, there was nothing beyond that. There are folks in our churches who have relatives in Les Cayes. From what we’ve heard, their families are all safe.
One never knows what each day will bring. We all just have to be ready. On a Sunday night in October 2006, we didn’t have the foggiest idea that a gang was seated on our church benches. They were waiting for the service to end so they could kidnap us. Who could have guessed that on a trip to Canada in 2010 to visit friends that my husband would almost succumb to what would have been a fatal brain hemorrhage? There were other close calls in our earlier days when our sons were little and our daughter had not yet been born. We were on our first visit to Cap-Haitian. When we rounded a mountain curve, we were met with a group of people (both men and women) armed with machetes. They had pulled an old chassey across the road to block it and immediately demanded money. Between the providence of God and a word of wisdom the Lord gave to my husband, they let us go. My heart was in my throat all the way to Cap-Haitian, not to mention on our return trip to Port-au-Prince.
Just a week ago, everything was business as usual in Les Cayes which, like Cap Haitian, sits next to the ocean. Today, families are continuing their search among the rubble for loved ones. This, coupled with the possibility of subsequent quakes or a tsunami only adds to their anxious thoughts. We ask for your prayers and we ask you to give to those who are struggling, surviving, or, even worse, mourning the loss of a loved one.
Samaritan’s Purse and Agape Flights, Inc. are two wonderful ministries that we can heartily recommend. If you want to give through Rehoboth Ministries, we can make sure your funds get to a great ministry. Sending it directly would get to them more quickly, however. Thank you for your response to this tragedy.
Rehoboth Ministries is… Changing Lives and Impacting a Nation.
The school year in Haiti is just around the corner. We have two students who are attending a local university. Due to the recent events in Haiti, we feel cautioned in mentioning their real names and do not want to put their lives in jeopardy. It’s grieves us that it must be this way, but we can say that they are star pupils and have been selected for this position because they have proven themselves to be faithful on so many levels. Each one is a member of one of our local churches and has been involved in ministry already. We hope you will help us with this fundraiser!
Both of these students have made us proud with their studies. One is entering his 4th year in a university and the other is entering his 3rd year in a different university. Rehoboth Ministries believes strongly in investing in future leaders. Never has there been a greater need for leadership than now. One never knows in what station of life these young men may find themselves to make an impact on Haiti. We hope you will help us raise these funds quickly since their classes begin very soon!
Thank you in advance!
Rehoboth Ministries is… Changing Lives and Impacting a Nation.
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