We had everything prepared for our Mobile Medical Clinic in Old Letant, but the heavy rains last night have made it impossible. We will try again when the mud roads dry out. In the meantime, we took food to Pastor Claude’s Children’s Home right up the road from us. Our[…]
Feeding Hungry Children
In the midst of all the problems here in Haiti, we all must remain focused on the real need… “Feeding the hungry” and caring for the poor. These sweet children are from Children’s Heritage Kingdom under the direction of Pastor Joseph, who works for Love A Child. Joseph was raised[…]
Word from the Mission Field
“Your night-watchman…” It is 3:59 a.m., and I just read a scripture that I love… “He that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.” (Psalm 121:3-4) A good friend of ours passed away a few years ago… “Fre Dodo.” (Brother Do Do,[…]
Great Kids!
Colin and Stephano were busy working in our yard today since everything has closed down and come to a halt over the Haiti crisis. Colin is in the 5th grade, but he has always, always been first in his class. He loves soccer, and he loves to draw. He always[…]
Update: Crisis in Haiti
FUEL UPDATE: From good news to bad news…The good news was, as you know, that the diesel fuel was supposed to be coming, but the bad news is that due to thousands of people on the streets, throwing rocks, burning tires, and roadblocks, the fuel truck cannot come from the[…]
Bringing Medical Care to the Poor
We have spent several days packing medicines that we received from MAP International, as well as some medicines we purchased. These medicines are great, everything from antibiotics to cough and cold medicines. Jessica Lackey, a new missionary with Love A Child, has been helping me, along with three Haitian lady[…]
New TV Program Begins Tonight
This week on the Love A Child television program, join Bobby and Sherry Burnette as they travel to remote villages all over the country of Haiti. From medical clinics in the “regions beyond” to food distributions in the garbage dump, you will witness how Love A Child is saving the[…]
Latest News
FUEL UPDATE: Our diesel fuel did not come last evening. They say that we will have it this morning. Please pray! We are on fumes! GOOD NEWS: Can you believe we had one 40-foot container full of food arrive yesterday? PTL!! Customs opened for a little while yesterday, but they will be closed[…]
Word from the Mission Field
BROKEN FOCUS: “Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: if ye do these things, ye shall never fall.” 2 Peter 1:10 So many things come up in our lives which try to break our focus from what the Lord has called us to do. Some of[…]
Sweet Jackson
If you want your shoes cleaned, Jackson is the one to do it! He is cleaning Madamn Laguerre’s shoes, one of the head ladies at our Love A Child Children’s Home. He will be 12 years old soon and is in the sixth grade. His life has changed completely since[…]