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A number of our pastors lost their homes in the 2021 earthquake.  Their most urgent desire was to get their sanctuaries repaired, leaving their homes to last.  One such situation was the Pederin church.  The pastor has been without a home for 5 years.  Their Sister Church, Creekside Community Church (Gainesville, FL) saw his need and was able to raise the funds to rebuild his house.  Here’s how the house is doing so far:

Tis the Season for missionary furloughs. Every year, missionaries take the opportunity of the end of the school year to return to their home areas to visit supporters. This year, Tessa Andrews is home in northern Florida.  Every Sunday, she is in a different church, sharing about her ministry in Haiti.  You can contact her at tessa.andrews@rmibridge.org to find out her schedule.   The Starkey family is in their home area of Ohio.  They are speaking in several churches, sharing about their ministry in the Dominican Republic.  Their support is very low, so please pray that God would raise up new supporters to meet their needs.  They are thankful that several of the boys have been able to attend camp.  You can reach them at jim.starkey@rmibridge.org.     The Tluceks hadn’t planned to be in the States, since they’d just arrived on the field at the end of December; however,

Praise God, we were able to purchase a new 60KW generator capable of powering the welding shop, the mechanic shop, the conference room, and the RMI office. The Haiti team purchased it locally, and it’s already being delivered. It will be a great help because the smaller one that finally quit wasn’t quite up to the full scope of tasks this generator can handle. Please see this link for pictures and video. Thank you!

Beacon EFC has partnered with the MEBSH Church of Morency, Haiti since 2015. Like many church partners, we planned to return multiple times over the last few years, only to face heartbreaking cancellations. Recently, however, thanks to the stability in the southern part of the country, we were finally able to return. What an amazing reunion it was! The direct flight from Florida to Les Cayes felt almost magical. By bypassing Port-au-Prince entirely, there was no hint of insecurity, no stressful transfers, and no long bus rides. It was an absolute dream. Upon arrival, we had a brief visit with RMI before heading to the Zanglais Ministry Center. If you’ve ever been there, you know exactly what a few hours in that beautiful space can do for your spirit! Ministry and Connection in Morency The following day, we arrived in Morency to a vibrant welcoming parade. With branches waving, voices

The Pledge Collective initiative to support VISION | NEXT is in full swing.  Emails have been sent.  Letters in the mail have been received.  Please join us by pledging, giving, and praying for the Lord to move his people.  As of June 5th, we have raised $288,771 toward our goal.

What is it?                             Through the waves, over land, through gang-infested roads, somehow God brought this container of food from the port in Northern Haiti to RMI’s headquarters in Southern Haiti.  What an answer to prayer!  Children’s lunches are now guaranteed!

You’re Invited to Join Us! Visit Haiti or the DR with Rob Thompson or Dan Shoemaker. Yes, with one of us! We’re planning a trip, but we’d love a team to join us. Come to the DR to minister and explore future ministry opportunities. Come to Haiti to reconnect, to minister, and to explore future ministry opportunities. Request a Trip Date to let us know you’re interested! Sept. 11-16, 2026 (DR and Haiti) Oct. 2-7, 2026 (DR) Nov. 6-11, 2026 (Haiti ONLY) …or Request Your Own Date

Yes, Haiti has a flag day.  It is regarded as a major holiday in the Haitian calendar.  Every May 18 you will see Haitian flags everywhere.  There are parades and services.  Haitians are very proud of their flag and their national identity.  May 18, 2026, is the 223rd anniversary of the Haitian Flag, a powerful symbol of their freedom, resilience, and unity as a people. [By the way, June 14 is American flag day.]  

The Haiti calendar is filling up, and we are so happy to see these churches reconnect with one another.  Seeing the relationships grow is an affirmation of what God is doing in Southern Haiti.  What do teams do while they are there? Greeting one another Sharing a meal together Touring the town together

One unique aspect of the Hope for Kidz Program is the fact that you can actually meet your child.  If you visit Haiti as part of a team, our staff will help you meet your sponsored child.  It’s a special privilege, and one not usually offered in other child sponsorship programs. What an encouragement to the sponsored child, the child’s family, and you as a sponsor!  If you can’t be on a team in person, you can send a small gift with someone on the team.  It’s a win/win situation.

Our recent outreach has hit mailboxes and inboxes, and we are deeply moved by how the RMI family is responding. This season is a true exercise in leaning on the Lord; we’ve stepped out in faith, trusting that He will provide in ways that exceed our imagination. We have a significant journey ahead to reach our finish line, but we serve a God who is more than able. We’re asking for your partnership. Status Update: May 4, 2026 Current Pledges & Gifts: $213,803 Total Goal: $1.3 Million (by 12/31/26) Remaining: 83.55% Pledge Now to Give Later  |  Donate Now

RMI’s Board holds its meetings twice a year.  Last week’s meetings were ones that needed celebrating with fireworks!  We welcomed 2 new board members.  Heather Peterson from South New Jersey is our first-ever woman board member.  She is the widow of our recent chairman of the board, John Peterson, who passed away in November of last year.  She is very happy to carry on her family’s legacy of involvement with RMI since 1980. We are very honored to have her experience, wisdom, and love for RMI.  We also welcomed Dave and Julie Antioho from the Chicago area.  Dave is a long-time friend of RMI and was on RMI’s first-ever team in 1979. He and Dan have been friends since that time. He has helped engage 2 churches as sister churches with RMI and has been a staunch supporter of RMI over these years. Another reason to celebrate was the election

The Ezra Institute is pleased to share that the initial steps for providing meaningful learning and education in Christian living and growth, Biblical leadership, and professional development have begun in the Dominican Republic! Our prayer, this fall, is to provide 2 to 3-day conferences to the church body in meaningful ways to pastors, laypeople, and young adults that elevate their ability to be impact makers for Christ. The Ezra Institute will teach on many different topics, including sermon preparation, developing leaders within the church, and financial responsibility. If you, or someone in your church, is passionate about teaching, encouraging, or mentoring, please reach out to Dr. Tlucek (andrew.tlucek@rmibridge.org). He would love to partner with you to elevate the body of Christ for greater impact in the Dominican Republic.