Bringing Hope to Haiti
God is our hope in times of adversity. He is the true source of love, truth, peace, and all that is good. We pray that God will redeem the current situation in Haiti by bringing many children and their families to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
We wanted to provide the CEF® family with updates on the situation with our workers in Haiti, how they can pray, and how they can help. We have included that information here and thank you for joining us in prayer for our workers and the children of Haiti.
What We are Doing
DO YOU WONDER WHY?
Print and distribute 50,000 booklets in Creole and French
BRINGING HOPE TO HAITI GOSPEL BAGS
Distributing 5,000 bags which include:
- Gospel of John
- Do You Wonder Why?
- Gospel of John Coloring Book
- Links to access French versions of U-Nite® and Wondersurf
- Crayons
- Personal items (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, comb)
- A chocolate treat and a small game
Latest Updates from our National Director of Haiti Jacky Gilles
How is CEF Haiti finding courage in the midst of this trail?
Someone said: “Life can be full of challenges, sorrows, and tough decisions.” But even amidst hardship, the Lord counsels us to be strong and courageous. Nowadays, In CEF Haiti, our understanding of Joshua 1:9 help us strongly to face hard things with faith and confidence. in fact, the children of Israel had wandered in the wilderness for 40 years and it was up to Joshua to lead them into the Promised Land. He’d have to claim the land from its current inhabitants, fight and lead battles, and provide spiritual leadership and emotional care for the people. As he was feeling the overwhelming weight of the task before him, the Lord offered these words of encouragement: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” In Joshua’s case, he didn’t have all the answers for the challenges before him. But he was counseled to go forward anyway, acting in faith. Like Joshua, today in CEF Haiti, we are very courageous to reach boys and girls for Christ in the midst of turmoil.
Reaching Children In the Midst of Crisis
In the middle of the chaos in Haiti, many Children ministry leaders trained by CEF Haiti are persevering and continuing to reach boys and girls for Christ. Badio Jacob, our past public relationship coordinator was able to perform a club during Easter time in a neighborhood very impacted by gang violence. He organized a special party club for more than 54 kids, and 20 of them heard the Gospel message and made a decision to give their life to Jesus Christ. It’s amazing to see how our mighty God is at work!
Praise to the Lord
Praise the Lord with us. By the grace of God, we were able to conduct 32 Easter Party Clubs, with an approximate number of 1,501 children reached and 58 made a profession of faith!
Praise God for a kids games event held with more than 267 children!
Photos from Haiti
Good News Club with displaced children
CEF Haiti Ministry Coordinator and another CEF worker during a Good News Club
How Can I Help?
Pray
Pray for the children that have been put into the displaced camps in Port-au-Prince
Pray that God would lead the Presidential College to elect its President and choose a Prime Minister, in order to build a government to take charge of the country.
Pray without ceasing for our workers and GNC™ teachers, as they pour into their children day after day, ask God to pour into them in a mighty way.
Pray that the Holy Spirit will prepare the heart of the children who will receive the Bringing Hope to Haiti Gospel Bags.
Support
Would you please consider giving to help with the printing of these materials and the support of our 19 national missionaries working in Haiti? Together, let’s show the children of Haiti the love of Christ. On their darkest day, these children can be shown the light of the Gospel!