This site is additional to the more informative information I post at www.leadconnect.org'haiti that I update more often for those who following our work through TLC. For those who may stop by here, here's some good news.
*GREAT trip for me to Georgia in February certifying me to teach some wonder materials printed in french for our pastoral training institute. Read more about BCTP online.
*PRODUCTIVE February ministry team from California hiding eight VBS's .reaching over 3,000 children, as well as another leadership seminars led by Doug Stevens with 225 pastors attending.
*EXCITING renovation of a church in Ballenger directed by Mike Stromberg, joined by a team from Iowa led by Pastor Mark Doll...with a VBS held while the rebuilding was going on!
*Development of "Partner witha Pastor" program, featuring an opportunity for individuals and churches to support pastors as they pursue their leadership training in Haiti for as little as $10 a month. More information available at our website and through me, daleabarrett@gmail.com.
*Raising of $3500 for textbooks for our institute student for May!
Here's date to remember as you continue to pray...May 13-18
I will be joined by Pastor Steve Wilhite from Concord, California in teaching New Testament Survey 1in Port au Prince and Les Cayes. This will be an exciting challenge as we teach the first part of this two session core class of our institute curriculum. Pray for us as we prepare to go. Each trip costs about $4000 to feed as many as 400 pastors, provide resource materials, pay for transportation and translators and to cover our costs in getting there.
Thanks for all you do to support this ministry!
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Monday, December 3, 2012
Partner with a Pastor
Over 500 pastors are enlisted in our work in Haiti. Whether participating in our pastoral training institute or a small group, they are committed to preparation for the vital job of shepherding their flocks. Our motto--"EnCouraging Kingdom Leaders Worldwide"--continues to motivate us to assess the quality of what we are doing with a growing quantity of pastors!
$120 a year, or, $10 a month, will help pay for one pastor's participation annually in our pastoral training program. This provides for his study materials and meals at four semianrs as well as enrollment in our diploma program for the three year curriculum. This covers, as well, the a part of the cost of teachers' travel to hold the teaching classes and seminars, as well as some administrative expenses in organizjng these at two locations in both Port au Prince and Les Caye.
If you would like to support a pastor in his training, you are invited to "Partner with a Pastor". Our goal is to sponsor 500 pastors in the enxt two months. Why not rpayerfully consider this as a part of your year-end givinmg as well as commitment to reaching the people of Haiti. You can contact me at daleabarrett@gmail.com or www.leadconnect.org/Haiti.
$120 a year, or, $10 a month, will help pay for one pastor's participation annually in our pastoral training program. This provides for his study materials and meals at four semianrs as well as enrollment in our diploma program for the three year curriculum. This covers, as well, the a part of the cost of teachers' travel to hold the teaching classes and seminars, as well as some administrative expenses in organizjng these at two locations in both Port au Prince and Les Caye.
If you would like to support a pastor in his training, you are invited to "Partner with a Pastor". Our goal is to sponsor 500 pastors in the enxt two months. Why not rpayerfully consider this as a part of your year-end givinmg as well as commitment to reaching the people of Haiti. You can contact me at daleabarrett@gmail.com or www.leadconnect.org/Haiti.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Prayer request for La Cayes...
Another outbreak of cholera has swept ove rain-ravaged parts of sotuhern Haiti. OPne of our local pastors there wrote this week to tell me he had been spending alot of time in the hospital with people who were suffering from cholera, and he requested we remember them in prayer.
Although cholera is preventable and treatable, Haiti continues to be hounded by this disease due to a lack of education, and at some levels, funding, for its treatment.
Join me in prayer for Haiti...
Although cholera is preventable and treatable, Haiti continues to be hounded by this disease due to a lack of education, and at some levels, funding, for its treatment.
Join me in prayer for Haiti...
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
I'm home ...and happy!
Back after a week in Haiti of incredible opportunity and blessing! I've been home three days now and am still piecing together all of the ongoing challenges for our ministry there.
It was hot and humid. The ravages of Hurricane Sandy were particularly evident as we headed southeast of Port au Prince to La Cayes. A pastor there shared how his home had been washed away and he and his four children were now living in one room because they had no place to go. We were forced to cross a river that had swept over a road and we literally were driving through several feet of water, some of it washing into our car.
It was more than we expected in terms of participation, so that presented special challenges in scheduling and feeding the nearly four hundred pastors in two locations. Their excitement and appreciation made every inconvenience pale in comparison to the blessing of studying the Word.
One pastor wrote, "We thank God so much for these seminars. We never went to a Bible school, and we answer the call to preach and to lead churches. With those seminars,we feel we are in school and we learn so much. Great privilege".
For more information, and to keep updated as to how you can pray and support our ministry, please visit www.leadconnect.org/Haiti.
It was hot and humid. The ravages of Hurricane Sandy were particularly evident as we headed southeast of Port au Prince to La Cayes. A pastor there shared how his home had been washed away and he and his four children were now living in one room because they had no place to go. We were forced to cross a river that had swept over a road and we literally were driving through several feet of water, some of it washing into our car.
It was more than we expected in terms of participation, so that presented special challenges in scheduling and feeding the nearly four hundred pastors in two locations. Their excitement and appreciation made every inconvenience pale in comparison to the blessing of studying the Word.
One pastor wrote, "We thank God so much for these seminars. We never went to a Bible school, and we answer the call to preach and to lead churches. With those seminars,we feel we are in school and we learn so much. Great privilege".
For more information, and to keep updated as to how you can pray and support our ministry, please visit www.leadconnect.org/Haiti.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Teaching and Training Pastors in Haiti, November 3-10
Logan and I leave Saturday for a week of teaching and training pastors in Haiti. Needless to say, we are excited and energized by this God-given opportunity to serve our fellow Haitian pastors.
Would you join us in prayer that god will help us to teach His Word clearly and that we would be an encouragement to these pastors as they faithfully serve God?
Hurricane Sandy has left its damaging imprint on a country already steeped in pain and suffering. we bring the Word of Hope and the love of Christ...and your standing with us in prayer makes this ministry possible!
You can read more at www.leadconnect.org/Haiti.
Would you join us in prayer that god will help us to teach His Word clearly and that we would be an encouragement to these pastors as they faithfully serve God?
Hurricane Sandy has left its damaging imprint on a country already steeped in pain and suffering. we bring the Word of Hope and the love of Christ...and your standing with us in prayer makes this ministry possible!
You can read more at www.leadconnect.org/Haiti.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Desca...destination of opportunity
Desca is a small community that is am hour's drive from Port au Prince. The road through the small village is rough and rugged and reflects the hard times these people have faced. It empties into an open area bordering a dirty brown river in which people bathe, wash their clothes and from which they secure their drinking water.
In the opened area at the road's end sits the little church of Desca which ministers to about 75-100 people each Sunday. During the week a school is operated there servicing about 70 children. Pastor Samuel faithfully leads his congregation and offers spiritual encouragement to those who are some of Haiti's most poor.
Right across the road from the little church is a vividly painted Voodoo temple, offering its mixed messages to the hurting hungry people of Desca. It has a substantial group of followers who listen to the familiar strains of spiritism and animism that herald a cumulative message of fear.
The recent winds of Hurricane Isaac pounded additional fury on the walls of the Desca church, rendering them incapable of repair. A section of the roof is open to the elements and the plastered walls are severely cracked fragile. It may not be safe to even meet in this building much longer.
The Desca church needs to be broken down and rebuilt. The cost of the project could be about $40,000 and would require some experienced volunteers to help coordinate the building. Pastor Samuel remains committed to showing up each week to guide and teach those seeking the Lord through the church's Bible study and teaching ministry. He is determined as well to see that the doors of the small school program remain open.to the needy children of Desca.
You can help. Pray for Pastor Samuel and the people of Desca. Pray, too, that God will provide funds to see that the church can be rebuilt and remainsa lighthouse of hope to the physically and spiritually needy in the village.
In the opened area at the road's end sits the little church of Desca which ministers to about 75-100 people each Sunday. During the week a school is operated there servicing about 70 children. Pastor Samuel faithfully leads his congregation and offers spiritual encouragement to those who are some of Haiti's most poor.
Right across the road from the little church is a vividly painted Voodoo temple, offering its mixed messages to the hurting hungry people of Desca. It has a substantial group of followers who listen to the familiar strains of spiritism and animism that herald a cumulative message of fear.
The recent winds of Hurricane Isaac pounded additional fury on the walls of the Desca church, rendering them incapable of repair. A section of the roof is open to the elements and the plastered walls are severely cracked fragile. It may not be safe to even meet in this building much longer.
The Desca church needs to be broken down and rebuilt. The cost of the project could be about $40,000 and would require some experienced volunteers to help coordinate the building. Pastor Samuel remains committed to showing up each week to guide and teach those seeking the Lord through the church's Bible study and teaching ministry. He is determined as well to see that the doors of the small school program remain open.to the needy children of Desca.
You can help. Pray for Pastor Samuel and the people of Desca. Pray, too, that God will provide funds to see that the church can be rebuilt and remainsa lighthouse of hope to the physically and spiritually needy in the village.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
I'm back!
I wish I could give you a more exhaustive report than this but it will be a few more days before I collect my thoughts and assemble a few pictures so that I can reveal the true excitement I have about my recent trip to Haiti.
You can check out www.leadconnect.org/Haiti next week for a complete report on God's faithfulness and ongoing work in this needy country. For now, let me assure you that God is at work . Everywhere I traveled--Port au Prince, Carrefourpoy, Desca, Cabaret, Ballenger--though there were continuing signs of devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac, there were concurrent signs of vital faith in action as people literally "picked up the pieces" and moved forward in obedience to God--pastors leading their congregations, Sunday School teachers faithful guiding their classes, Christians schools assembling their curriculum for the new academic year, construction workers doing needed repair work on a cave din church roof, etc.
Stay tuned..for more good news!
You can check out www.leadconnect.org/Haiti next week for a complete report on God's faithfulness and ongoing work in this needy country. For now, let me assure you that God is at work . Everywhere I traveled--Port au Prince, Carrefourpoy, Desca, Cabaret, Ballenger--though there were continuing signs of devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac, there were concurrent signs of vital faith in action as people literally "picked up the pieces" and moved forward in obedience to God--pastors leading their congregations, Sunday School teachers faithful guiding their classes, Christians schools assembling their curriculum for the new academic year, construction workers doing needed repair work on a cave din church roof, etc.
Stay tuned..for more good news!
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