There was a problem at the ATC (Agricultural Training Center).
The well that provides irrigation for the crops was in need of maintenance. The pump was being repaired. It is a submersible pump that goes deep down in the well. During the process of repair, the pump broke loose and was dropped into the abyss. We are now in need of a pump.
Thankfully, we had rain last night and the night before. But if we do not have a pump, these crops will fail.
Please agree in prayer that God will provide a new pump quickly.
Five women worked all Saturday night into mid-Sunday last week to prepare a nutritious soup for lunch for 245 prisoners in Anse a Veau.
These prisoners are so weak from not eating for days that the combination of leafy vegetables, root plants, and broth combine to make a balanced meal to give them strength to their frail bodies. 16 men and 3 women gave their hearts to Christ; one man cried tears, saying that this was the first time his stomach was full since he came to the prison!
Your financial gifts make it possible for us to be the healing hand of Christ to some of the most destitute souls on earth down here in Haiti. Thank you, Hubert and your Love A Child team, for all your hard work.
Thank you for praying, and thank you for giving! We are working together.
In this heartfelt episode, Love A Child delves into a vital sustainability project aimed at empowering the hardworking people of Haiti. Despite the overwhelming challenges posed by gangs and political instability, the Haitian community of Fond Parisien finds hope and dignity in a safe marketplace, generously sponsored by Pastor Jentezen Franklin with a $1 million donation. This marketplace not only provides a safe haven but also enables vendors to make a modest living to support their families. Bobby and Sherry highlight the resilience and perseverance of the Haitian people, offering a glimpse into their simple yet determined way of life. Tune in to witness how this initiative is transforming lives and fostering a sense of security and community amidst adversity.
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The weeping prophet, Jeremiah, said something so powerful… “Ah Lord God! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee.” (Jeremiah 32:17) So, go ahead and give that problem to the Lord for there is nothing, nothing, absolutely nothing, too hard for Him!! Today, throughout the day or throughout the week, you may run into a problem that seems like a mountain, but He is a “mountain-moving God!” Have a great day! Sherry
This cute 4-year-old is Zachary. He is our littlest here at the Love A Child Children’s Home and a graduate next month! When I asked him what his favorite food is, he responded, “ice cream.” He says he wants to eat it every day! He also says he does not want to get married when he gets older. I guess we will have to see if his mind changes when he gets a little older! Haha!!
He always looks very serious. He is a tough, yet tender little guy who loves being held. He hugs everyone! Looking at him now, you would not know the danger he was in when we found him. His mother brought him to our clinic when he was a few months old. She had four children that died and one who was “missing.” Her neighbors alerted us that she said she was going to kill him, too. Child services ordered us to take him. He is thriving now and has no shortage of love and family here! We love our little Zachary!
When I left the house this morning, I noticed these three men digging a trench. It is for a power line that will go to one of the new buildings. I thought they were working slowly, but I did not say anything. I know how they work. These guys just keep going. They work hard and keep working and working. I came back a couple of hours later and found this long trench almost completed.
It seemed as if they were hardly working, but in truth, they were working hard the whole time. We should all read Proverbs 6:6. It is a scripture about work. The Bible says to consider the ant. You never see an ant hill taking shape. But it just kind of appears.
And then the next day, it is bigger, and before you know it, it is huge. We should work like this.
I remember many years ago being on a desolate road in a barren, desert-like area of eastern Haiti. No one was out there. Who would want to be? There was no water. The area seemed to be uninhabitable. And it was hot, very hot.
I was riding in a car with my father and Bobby Burnette. We were driving to the place where Bobby said the future Love A Child main compound would be built. We were on our way to meet a man who was going to construct a little bridge off the main road down into the terrible landscape below. It was not a pleasant place.
But Bobby and Sherry had faith, big faith. They saw what I did not. And they acted upon their faith. Bobby signed a contract with the man to build the bridge. The bridge would connect us to a rocky piece of land filled with cactus and thorn bushes. But faith saw something else. Faith saw a beautiful orphanage, church, school, clinic, food distribution center, malnutrition center, birthing center, marketplace, and so much more!
The Bible says, in James 2, that “faith without works is dead.” You must attach your faith to actions. “Faith is something you do.”
I thank God for the little bridge that was built to connect this property to the main road. Hundreds of people cross it every day. Look at this aerial view of the compound now, faith has works. Thank you, Partners, for stepping out in faith with us. Thank you for your continued support.
Yesterday afternoon, Sherry’s purse came up missing. It had her passport, license, credit cards, etc. Without a passport, you cannot enter the Dominican Republic or Haiti. We looked and prayed, and the Lord gave us peace. Today, we found her purse at the UPS store! Everything was inside! The Lord answered our prayers.
Today, we bought our tickets for Haiti via the Dominican Republic, leaving before this week is over. We can’t tell you the specific day for security reasons. And we can’t wait! Praise the Lord!
Kenson is a very likable fellow. He has a sweet spirit. He is quiet and somewhat shy, but that does not mean he is reserved. He has style! He loves to wear nice clothes and dress up for church. He is one of the best dressed people on Sundays. But during the week, Kenson works very hard! He is learning to operate the heavy machinery and loves to be around vehicles and machines. He wants to be a professional mechanic one day. I wish I got a picture of him today. I saw him driving the front-end loader up the street. I am sure he was tasked with something and was getting the job done! Kenson is a good student and loves sports and music!
Kenson came to Love A Child when he was very young. Both of his parents died. We are blessed to have Kenson in our family and love him very much. We are praying for big things for him!
These guys fill the dump trucks by hand. They work hard all day for the equivalent of about $2 or $3.
They keep digging into the side of the mountain. It is a common occurrence here for the mountain to collapse on top of them, burying the workers and the trucks. But they keep doing it. They keep rolling the dice.
It is their only livelihood. They need money to feed their families.
