This blog was formed so Hearts United with Haiti could post frequent updates either from Haiti or from the USA. It is our prayer that this will help people around the globe to know what the current needs and happenings are within the ministry, how God is using the visiting teams, and how He is leading and directing us as we seek to follow Him in Haiti. Enjoy!
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Construction Trip & Mission base update...
OK.... Some of you have heard talk about the possibility that we may move the Hearts United base AGAIN this fall. I guess it is time to make an official announcement and ask for prayer about this matter. Bottom line: the current landlord plans to almost triple our rent come November (yes, like many in Haiti, he assumes we are "loaded" after seeing the number of people in and out all summer) therefore, we spent time seeking God's direction for a few weeks before I left Haiti and He led us to this place. The positives: SINGLE home- no one else on the property, huge yard for the dogs and teams, a flat roof we can use (and car port and patio area too) to sleep outside, parking for both the bus and Montero. Negatives: more rent, the rooms are smaller and layout not as nice, and it currently has no hook-up to public electric so we would need to buy a transformer and have wiring done (this could move with us when we finally build, but will cost $1000 to $1500 US) The first year we may spend as much as the current landlord wants in rent next year, BUT some of that money will be for things that will remain with us going forward. We need to decide soon so please join with us... praying God will make His plans clear. Feel free to e-mail us (heartsunitedwithhaiti@gmail.com) with any questions.
ALSO.... We would like to announce an opportunity to serve this fall in Haiti. We are planning a construction trip. Ministry will honestly depend on the above..... IF we move locations, we will be physically moving all the things from the old base and putting them into the new one, building outside showers (possibly), putting steps to the roof, etc... depending on who signs up and their skill level. We might also tear down a home we built in 2012 and use/salvage the materials for projects around the new base.
If we do not move to the new base (and possibly even if we do) we may also do some repair work on a roof that is leaking at the school in our remote community (Bas-Citronniers) outside Leogane. They also need help building chicken coops and a pen for goats. Again, this will depend on who signs up. The details will be posted as we know who is coming to Haiti.
Rest assured- you WILL have things to do! Ron Funk is leading this trip and he is NEVER idle- lol. We will also try to get some Haitians to work alongside us- either to apprentice or to lead some of the projects. You can register online from the website-
http://heartsunitedwithhaiti.com/Sign_up.html
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
OOPS-
This blog post was from July 24 but failed to go through so it was left on the computer. Sorry so late. This team left July 25th and had an AMAZING trip. The whole summer was fantastic and we praise God for His love and faithfulness in this ministry.
I can’t believe it is day 6 already. The days in Haiti seem
longer but time has flown by and it is our last full day here. I am sad to
leave but I am trying to simply enjoy this day. We have done so much during the
week we have been here. I have experienced many emotions as I usually do in
Haiti. There was so much joy seeing the girls at the orphanage and playing with
them. We visited the general hospital pediatrics ward which was a lower point
for me. We helped with a medical clinic which was so different than visiting
the general hospital. Now it’s our last day we are just going to relax and
visit the beach and enjoy Haiti’s beauty for one more day.
-Shelby
This has been a great trip.
I again will miss the people I have met and be thinking and praying for
the children constantly. This
organization just takes my breath away with how dedicated they are to not just
contribute things to this country then leave.
They take the time (a lot of time) to walk beside the people of this
country and teach them how to be self sufficient. The people this organization touch will not just
have something for now, they will have the skills that last forever and can be
built off of. I have had great pleasure
getting to know the people on this team and seeing their talents shine. I will miss you, Haiti!
-Chasta
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