Making A Difference - A Family Together

We received the following note from the Mack Family, who donated and helped pack a barrel for Haiti...

We were honored to be a part in the recent Haiti Barrel Donation Project.  Knowing that there are many children and families in Haiti who have so very little to meet their daily needs, we were more than happy to give since our family has been blessed in so many ways.  I believe this event not only helped to remind our children about how fortunate they are, but it also reminded all of us how lucky we are to be a part of a church that works so hard to help others near and far!!  Our kids, DJ, Jalynn, and Mason, have had opportunities in the past to be a part of similar donations through Sunday School and Friday night activities.  This time was extra special because we did it as a family

and with the guidance of our very own mother and grandmother, Sister Cris.  Jalynn was especially excited to find stuffed animals to donate to other children, knowing that she had so many and there are kids in Haiti who have never even had one.  Sister Cris shared special thoughts with us about how important it has been for our church to help in Haiti by sending these barrels.  It did not take long for all of us to do our part to fill the barrel...We filled one, but the kids actually wanted to fill more of them!

Damon, DJ, Jalynn, Mason and I (Jennifer) look forward to many more opportunities to help other families for many years to come!

A Mission Trip To Haiti

Greetings in the Wonderful Name of Jesus!

Pastor Kalinsky holding a Zambian baby

We are so excited to tell you that on June 27^th, Pastor Eleanor Kalinsky (Pastor of the Full Gospel Interdenominational Church

 in Manchester CT and President of World-Wide Lighthouse Missions Inc.), Adrienne Lautenbach (WWLM T.E.A.C.H. Director), along with Mable Saunders and Dorry Judd will be traveling to Haiti to partner in ministry with  Mission of Hope International.         

Adrienne (right) hugging Peruvian girl

 Mission of Hope International was founded in March of 2000, in the village of Thozin, Grand-Goâve, Haiti, by Pastor Lexidan and Renée Edmé along with their two children Alexis and A Jay.  The Edmé’s came to Grand-Goâve with a vision to positively impact the population spiritually, physically and emotionally. The first work to begin was spiritual, with a church planted in the front yard of a dear elderly gentleman named Pastor Bauvais Gabriel. He welcomed MOHI with open arms and an open heart. At this same time preparations were being made to open the mission’s first school, with preschool through 3rd grade students, including children ages 3 to 17.

   

Pastor Lexidan, Renee ( on right) Alexis (on left) &
A Jay

Pastor Lexidan was born and raised in Haiti and had moved to the US for several years prior to returning to Haiti to start the Mission. Because he is native to the Haiti, he understands all the little nuances and language that foreigners may never pick up on. Being American, Renée brings a different sense of order and accountability to the mission. Working together, Lex and Renée have brought a wonderful balance of Haitian/American values and skills to the mission field.

Many people are still in need!

After 11 years in Grand-Goâve, they are esteemed by their community and are known for being fair, sharing food and supplies with everyone, no matter their religious or political beliefs. They also are not easily taken advantage of, since Lex already knows all the tricks people are accustomed to playing on foreigners.

World-Wide Lighthouse Missions has been a proud supporter of Mission Of Hope International for many years. Pastor Kalinsky, Adrienne and the team are very excited to put their feet where their hearts and prayers have already been.

Feeding!

                        

Educating!

Adrienne recently said "I can't wait to get around the children and just hug them and love them." This truly sums up the hearts of the entire team. While in Haiti the team will take part in the St. Etienne Campus Elementary School and the Thorzin Campus High School graduations. This team will preach, teach and sing at the Annual Pastor and leaders conference that Mission of Hope sponsors. This conference in open to pastors all over Haiti and everyone is expecting a mighty move of God! Please keep this team in your prayers; we know that their hearts will be enlarged with all the things they will see, feel and experience. Every time they walk through a village or embrace a child it will be another testimony they can share of God's faithfulness. We know that God is going to do great things through them and we would like you to keep this team in your prayers. If you would like to give a towards this team's mission trip or towards Mission of Hope in Haiti please click on to our donation page and designate your donation to either mission team to Haiti or Mission of Hope. May God Richly Bless you in advance for your heart in giving to help those that are in need.