byFaith – PCA Headlines MTW on TwitterHere is the third installment of our trip to Haiti. To see the first clip and some background info, click here. The second clip is here.
Mission to the World and Reformation Hope International are partnering together with a Presbyterian Church in LaPlaine, Haiti to rebuild. This is part three of the story.
Here is the second installment of our trip to Haiti. To see the first clip and some background info, click here.
Mission to the World and Reformation Hope International are partnering together with a Presbyterian Church in Le Plaine, Haiti to rebuild. This is part two of the story.
I recently traveled to Haiti to see some of what God is doing there. We participated in the first worship service in the first church to be rebuilt since the earthquake. MTW is partnering with Reformation Hope, International and The Presbyterian Church in Haiti to bring the Gospel in word and deed to the people of Haiti. Here is the first installment of our trip:
Pastor Jean Paul continues telling the story of the day of the earthquake in Haiti.
MTW – Jean Paul – Part 3 from Go Global on Vimeo.
Pastor Jean Paul continues telling the story of the day of the earthquake in Haiti.
MTW – Jean Paul – Part 2 from Go Global on Vimeo.
Pastor Jean Paul, a partner with MTW and PCA ministry Reformation Hope, tells the story of how this ministry began.
MTW – Jean Paul from Go Global on Vimeo.
Yesterday, Mission to the World (MTW) coordinator, Dr. Paul Kooistra, issued a letter of update and appeal for the long term needs in Haiti. I’ll paste his letter below.
I’m convicted by how quickly this situation fades from my mind. And I get pretty regular doses of it too, not to mention having edited (and am currently working on another) a few video projects. You’d think if anyone could remain mindful and prayerful of the needs in Haiti it would be someone like me. But I don’t. My kids help a lot. They remind me when we pray, all the things I’ve forgotten. And they remind me to pray for Haiti.
Dear Friends,
The crisis in Haiti has now become chronic. There are other big stories to cover, and media attention has dropped away. But orphans still roam the streets, many people are left with disabilities, and much of the population is living under shelters made with sheets and tablecloths. At the same time, life is about to become far more grim with the onset of the rainy season. Few of those who are affected have tents or shelter. The situation is made worse because of the lack of sanitation, which leads inevitably to disease and even greater suffering. Beyond the immediate, much building is needed—homes, schools, hospitals, and basic infrastructure.
The face of suffering is wearying, isn’t it? It is easier than we think to become accustomed to perpetual despair and need.
At MTW, we are preparing for long-term ministry among the Haitian people. While we can’t meet the needs of a nation, we can bring medical care and longer-term assistance to individuals with disabling injuries. We can establish care for orphans through our StreetChild Ministry. We can send short-term teams to help with construction. We believe new churches can be established and existing churches can grow. And we bring with us the greatest treasure of all—the gospel.
We are also hearing reliable reports that there has been an unprecedented surge of spiritual interest among the Haitian people. When the president of Haiti called for three days of fasting and prayer, the nation came to a stop. Most people gathered in their churches—or in the streets—in worship and prayer. Those scenes call to mind the words of Christ from John 4:35 in which He said, “I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields. They are white unto harvest.” There are many hard places in the world to carry the gospel, but in Haiti hearts are open. The fields are white. We have an unprecedented opportunity to proclaim the gospel in word and deed.
We are asking members of PCA churches to commit to giving toward Haiti recovery for one year. Attached to this message are a brochure and a commitment form that you can print and use if your congregation would like to participate. You’ll see that commitments of any size are welcome, as are one-time gifts. It could be a good project for groups or for families.
Thank you for considering the involvement of your church in this effort. We believe that we, together, have an unprecedented opportunity to serve the people of Haiti and grow the kingdom of God.
In Christ,
Dr. Paul Kooistra
PS: We are also posting the attached brochure and commitment form on our website (www.mtw.org/haiti). There you will also find regular updates and a prayer guide for Haiti. Your prayers are even more important than your gifts.
This is the second video from the second disaster response team that went to Haiti.
This is a video from the second MTW team that served in Haiti. The third team is currently on the ground and serving.
Second medical team just after they landed in Haiti — having left Ft. Lauderdale at 4:30 a.m. There are two more members of this team who stayed over from team one and are not shown in this photo. The team will be working in Dikini camp. Please pray for them and for those whom they treat. How thankful we are for these willing servants whom God has called and equipped for this work!