It all begins on Monday!

We have been praying for the marriage seminar that begins on February 24 in Port au Prince and is repeated in Les Cayes February 27.  Over 500 have signed up...it will be exciting to see how many Haitian pastors and leaders actually are able to come with their wives, given the challenges they face in providing for their families.

Here are some people to pray for--Gilbert and Legette, David, Doug and Nancy,  Dennis and Kristina--the key personnel for the week.

1.  Pray that the logistics of appropriate space for small groups will work out.

2.  Pray that our translators will successfully communicate the principles being taught from the Word--there may be some cultural challenges but we are trusting the superintendency of the Holy Spirit to over-rule any potential misunderstanding.

3.  Pray for strengthened marriages and strengthened pastors-leaders to guide their congregations in helping marriages flourish and grow.

Thanking you for your prayers...

Dale Barrett, Director
TLC HAITI

Marriage Seminars in Haiti...pray now

On February 24-25 TLC, jointly with Empower, will hold a marriage seminar in Port au Prince, to be followed on February 27-28 in Les Cayes.  Over 500 pastors and wives are expected for this first-time event sponsored by TLC.

There are many logistical challenges we have faced in setting these seminars in places--finding small group leaders, translators, identifying enough space for break-out sessions, raising funds for materials, etc.--but God is providing and we are expecting a great teaching experience for our Haitian pastors and leaders and their spouses and an ongoing ministry to the families in their congregations.

Here are some specific ways you can support us...
1.  Pray for the ministry team as they prepare to teach larger groups than those they generally lead.  Pray that God will enable them to teach clearly and effectively cross-culturally.

2.  Pray for Pastor Gilbert as he helps regulate space for the participants and smaller groups.  He is the key person for making our arrangements and for coordinating the meetings.

3.  Pray for each pastor who comes--and for his wife as she leaves children behind--that there will be adequate resources for them to attend together.  The seminars are free but families have to find child care and transportation to the meetings.

Finally, pray for the financial needs of the seminar.  We currently have a $1500 projected shortfall.  We are confident God will provide.  If you'd like to help is, send your gift to TLC, 1717 North California, Suite 3B, Walnut Creek, Ca 94596.  Mark your gift--"marriage seminar".

Please pray now.  We believe God is in the details, as cumbersome as they seem.  To God be the glory!