Our team returned forma week in Haiti on Saturday evening.
It was a good week with about 400 participants in our first ever marriage seminar. EMPOWER's material and personnel were a valuable part of the presentation. Our own Doug Stevens and his wife, Nancy, led the team and contributed to the teaching/discussion format.
Thanks for your prayers for us...and for another opportunity to minister to and encourage church pastors and leaders and their spouses.
For more information about the seminar, visit our website at Leadconnect.org/Haiti.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Thursday, February 20, 2014
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
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
Thursday, February 6, 2014
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!
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!
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Marriage Seminar February 24-28
TLC will be holding a marriage seminar for pastors, church leaders and their spouses in Port au Prince and Les Cayes on February 24-28. EMPOWER will be joining us in this special presentation geared to encourage the building of strong marriages in the Haitian church. PLEASE PRAY that God will use this in a special way as over 500 have signed up for these two classes.
We have additional funding needs for this week of $1500; if you would like to donate to this outreach, please mark gifts as "Haitian Marriage Seminar" and mail to 1717 N California Blvd, Suite 3B, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.
We have additional funding needs for this week of $1500; if you would like to donate to this outreach, please mark gifts as "Haitian Marriage Seminar" and mail to 1717 N California Blvd, Suite 3B, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.
Friday, January 3, 2014
MOVING FORWARD with your support
Our end of the year response to fund-raising for our 2014 budget was encouraging; about half of what we need has been raised or pledged. We are grateful to God for His faithfulness and to those of you who have joined with us.
If you are still praying about your involvement, or, if you have just forgotten to let us know, be sure to contact me asap at 254 Foxen Bluff Lane in Arroyo Grande, Ca 93420 and let us know how God is directing you enable our ministry pastor and leaders in Haiti.
Thanks for praying for our ministry team in February who will travel to Port au Prince and Les Cayes holding marriage seminars for our ministry personnel there. Doug Stevens, from TLC, will be traveling with them.
If you are still praying about your involvement, or, if you have just forgotten to let us know, be sure to contact me asap at 254 Foxen Bluff Lane in Arroyo Grande, Ca 93420 and let us know how God is directing you enable our ministry pastor and leaders in Haiti.
Thanks for praying for our ministry team in February who will travel to Port au Prince and Les Cayes holding marriage seminars for our ministry personnel there. Doug Stevens, from TLC, will be traveling with them.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Reflections that bring a smile...
I smile a lot when I think about Haiti.
That may seem in appropriate given the suffering and sadness that has blanketed that country throughout its history.
But it is, nonetheless, true. Why...?
...the Haitians pastors are hungry for the Word! It makes me smile.
...the Haitian children have the look of hope in their eyes. It makes me smile.
...Pastor Gilbert and Legette are tremendous leaders of the church and hosts for us when we are there. It makes me smile.
...young men are common in our training seminars and express their eagerness to serve. It makes me smile.
...we are invited to return. It makes me smile.
And we could not go without you. Your faithful support helps our ministry to continue to grow and makeS it possible for us to go!
IT MAKES ME SMILE!
That may seem in appropriate given the suffering and sadness that has blanketed that country throughout its history.
But it is, nonetheless, true. Why...?
...the Haitians pastors are hungry for the Word! It makes me smile.
...the Haitian children have the look of hope in their eyes. It makes me smile.
...Pastor Gilbert and Legette are tremendous leaders of the church and hosts for us when we are there. It makes me smile.
...young men are common in our training seminars and express their eagerness to serve. It makes me smile.
...we are invited to return. It makes me smile.
And we could not go without you. Your faithful support helps our ministry to continue to grow and makeS it possible for us to go!
IT MAKES ME SMILE!
Thursday, November 7, 2013
New Testament Survey Part II
Imagine 250 pastors in an unconditioned building sitting for 8-10 hours, listening to a translated message in 95-100 degree heat--many of them having walked miles to participate.
That's where I will be teaching in two locations next week. The subject material is an overview of the New Testament, helping young pastors to catch something of the depth and the breadth of the gospel as revealed throughout the books of the New testament. This is Part Two--Part One was completed in May.
These men will come for two full days. we will provide textbooks, meals and teaching--all because of the faithful prayerful and financial support of a network of family and friends who have stood with us.
Join us next week--Monday and Tuesday in Port au Prince, and Thursday and Friday in Les Cayes. Pray, too, for Steve Wilhite and Matt Hulgan who will share the teaching responsibilities with me.
I'll be back in
a few weeks with a great report!
That's where I will be teaching in two locations next week. The subject material is an overview of the New Testament, helping young pastors to catch something of the depth and the breadth of the gospel as revealed throughout the books of the New testament. This is Part Two--Part One was completed in May.
These men will come for two full days. we will provide textbooks, meals and teaching--all because of the faithful prayerful and financial support of a network of family and friends who have stood with us.
Join us next week--Monday and Tuesday in Port au Prince, and Thursday and Friday in Les Cayes. Pray, too, for Steve Wilhite and Matt Hulgan who will share the teaching responsibilities with me.
I'll be back in
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