Carlos Silvestre, our Team Host, is at the border between the Dominican Republic and Haiti. There are riots and manifestations going on and he is “sitting it out.” Pray for Carlos and his safety as he travels to Haiti. Bobby and Sherry
Feeding children at Mephibosheth Orphanage: 5-11-2015 10:15 AM
“Is not this the fast that I have chosen? Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry?” Isaiah 58:6 & 7 —Thank you friends and partners for “sharing your food” with this orphanage. It is for children with disabilities and is called the Mephibosheth Orphanage in Port-au-Prince. When[…]
Sharing our food: 5-11-2015 9:10 AM
A Haitian Creole Proverb, “An empty sack cannot stand…” This means a hungry child cannot stand, think, or learn on an empty sack of food. For that reason, it is best to do “feeding programs” in schools throughout poor areas of Haiti. The children who walk down from the mountain, would[…]
Word from the Mission Field – 05-12-15
Martin Luther, the great church reformer from the 16th century said these famous words, “Live as if Christ died yesterday, rose this morning and is coming back tomorrow.” Let’s work and make this day count for Christ! The Apostle Paul said, “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with[…]
Tee shirts from Ashley – 05-11-15
We want to give a big “hug and thanks” to Ashley Atkins for the adorable tee shirts she sent to Haiti. We have many more and will be taking them to the poorest of the poor, but in the meantime, our little ones say, “Merci Madamn Ashley!” Thanks so much.[…]
LAC Girls and Poppie – 05-11-15
Every evening the older girls at our Love A Child Orphanage come and greet us with big hugs and kisses. Here they are with their “Poppie!” The boys come in right after the girls. It is like raising a big family and we love them all! Bobby and Sherry
Welcome Mark and John back to Haiti: 5-11-2015 10:30 AM
Today we welcome Mark Ostrander and John from Palm Bay, Florida. They will be working on the Malnutrition Center, and the Meat Processing Plant at the Grand Miracle Market. John is an excellent electrician and we are thankful for his help. Mark Ostrander is on our Love A Child Board of[…]
Word from the Mission Field – 05-11-15
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:1,6 – Let’s stand on the Word of God today! Have a blessed Monday! Bobby
Update on new church in the DR: 5-10-2015 8:30 PM
The footers are being dug and then the foundation will go in! We are so excited for Carlos Silvestre’s pastor in the Dominican Republic! Her name is Pastor Camela Gomez, and this church is being built in a very poor area called Villa Hermosa. This will be our first Love[…]
Cheerful giver to the poor: 5-10-2015 10:00 AM
Yes, today is the day we worship the Lord and we go to church. But another way of worshipping the Lord is to give to the poor. The Bible says, “He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.” 2 Corinthians 9:9 — God loves a[…]