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We have now been in contact with almost all of our Partnership Churches, Schools and Communities.  With the various terrain here, mountains, valleys, plateau’s, and low lying areas, as well as the location of rivers and ocean shorelines, the damage was quite varied from place to place.  The rain continued for long periods after the “eye” of Tropical Storm Isaac passed.  Extended periods of rain always causes problems.   Gardens are so quickly damaged.  Here are the reports.  Further information will be collected as we are able, and will certainly be available upon request. Please join with us in praying for the Haitian people! Abricot – It rained a lot. but no damage. Anse d’Hainault – A lot of wind but everything is fine. Anse-à-Veau – Everything is ok. Astruc – Only crop damage because it rained a lot. Aux Coteaux – Everything is fine, no damage. Baradères – Pastor has

We have now been in contact with almost all of our Partnership Churches, Schools and Communities.  With the various terrain here, mountains, valleys, plateau’s, and low lying areas, as well as the location of rivers and ocean shorelines, the damage was quite varied from place to place.  The rain continued for long periods after the “eye” of Tropical Storm Isaac passed.  Extended periods of rain always causes problems.   Gardens are so quickly damaged.  Here are the reports.  Further information will be collected as we are able, and will certainly be available upon request. Please join with us in praying for the Haitian people! Abricot – It rained a lot. but no damage. Anse d’Hainault – A lot of wind but everything is fine. Anse-à-Veau – Everything is ok. Astruc – Only crop damage because it rained a lot. Aux Coteaux – Everything is fine, no damage. Baradères – Pastor has

We have now been in contact with almost all of our Partnership Churches, Schools and Communities.  With the various terrain here, mountains, valleys, plateau’s, and low lying areas, as well as the location of rivers and ocean shorelines, the damage was quite varied from place to place.  The rain continued for long periods after the “eye” of Tropical Storm Isaac passed.  Extended periods of rain always causes problems.   Gardens are so quickly damaged.  Here are the reports.  Further information will be collected as we are able, and will certainly be available upon request. Please join with us in praying for the Haitian people! Abricot – It rained a lot. but no damage. Anse d’Hainault – A lot of wind but everything is fine. Anse-à-Veau – Everything is ok. Astruc – Only crop damage because it rained a lot. Aux Coteaux – Everything is fine, no damage. Baradères – Pastor has

Reports are coming in from our Sister Churches.  As additional reports comes in, we will post them. General Statement – Tropical Storm Isaac passed to the East of all of our Partnership Communities.  The heaviest wind and rain was on the East of the storm (toward Port au Prince).  Therefore, our Partnership Communities were spared from more serious damage.  Of course, this means that many to our East were hit, especially those living in tent/shack communities still from the earthquake. Having said this, after the eye of the storm passed, heavy rains fell throughout the South, Grand Anse, and Nippes regions, the regions where our Partnership Communities are located.  We are hearing reports of swollen rivers, and the flooding of the most vulnerable low lying areas.  Higher and generally less vulnerable areas have not been affected. Baradere – Pastor has reported significant flooding in the town.  The road to Baradere

Reports are coming in from our Sister Churches.  As additional reports comes in, we will post them. General Statement – Tropical Storm Isaac passed to the East of all of our Partnership Communities.  The heaviest wind and rain was on the East of the storm (toward Port au Prince).  Therefore, our Partnership Communities were spared from more serious damage.  Of course, this means that many to our East were hit, especially those living in tent/shack communities still from the earthquake. Having said this, after the eye of the storm passed, heavy rains fell throughout the South, Grand Anse, and Nippes regions, the regions where our Partnership Communities are located.  We are hearing reports of swollen rivers, and the flooding of the most vulnerable low lying areas.  Higher and generally less vulnerable areas have not been affected. Baradere – Pastor has reported significant flooding in the town.  The road to Baradere

Reports are coming in from our Sister Churches.  As additional reports comes in, we will post them. General Statement – Tropical Storm Isaac passed to the East of all of our Partnership Communities.  The heaviest wind and rain was on the East of the storm (toward Port au Prince).  Therefore, our Partnership Communities were spared from more serious damage.  Of course, this means that many to our East were hit, especially those living in tent/shack communities still from the earthquake. Having said this, after the eye of the storm passed, heavy rains fell throughout the South, Grand Anse, and Nippes regions, the regions where our Partnership Communities are located.  We are hearing reports of swollen rivers, and the flooding of the most vulnerable low lying areas.  Higher and generally less vulnerable areas have not been affected. Baradere – Pastor has reported significant flooding in the town.  The road to Baradere

RMI is already mobilizing to provide immediate relief in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaac. Due to our 30 plus years of experience with hurricanes, we know what the impact will be on the south of Haiti therefore we are working on a preemptive basis. Also, we know that many churches will be interested in helping with relief, thus we want to inform you of RMI’s relief plan so that leadership can be discussing possible involvement, even over this weekend. Check out the following post on CNN this morning (Friday). http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/24/us/tropical-storm-isaac/index.html?hpt=hp_inthenews Right now the center of the proposed path takes it ashore at our base of operations in Les Cayes and is supposed to go right over the southern peninsula, impacting the majority of areas where RMI and MEBSH minister. This means it will be going right over all of our Sister Churches in Haiti! This tropical storm/hurricane will have

RMI is already mobilizing to provide immediate relief in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaac. Due to our 30 plus years of experience with hurricanes, we know what the impact will be on the south of Haiti therefore we are working on a preemptive basis. Also, we know that many churches will be interested in helping with relief, thus we want to inform you of RMI’s relief plan so that leadership can be discussing possible involvement, even over this weekend. Check out the following post on CNN this morning (Friday). http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/24/us/tropical-storm-isaac/index.html?hpt=hp_inthenews Right now the center of the proposed path takes it ashore at our base of operations in Les Cayes and is supposed to go right over the southern peninsula, impacting the majority of areas where RMI and MEBSH minister. This means it will be going right over all of our Sister Churches in Haiti! This tropical storm/hurricane will have

RMI is already mobilizing to provide immediate relief in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaac. Due to our 30 plus years of experience with hurricanes, we know what the impact will be on the south of Haiti therefore we are working on a preemptive basis. Also, we know that many churches will be interested in helping with relief, thus we want to inform you of RMI’s relief plan so that leadership can be discussing possible involvement, even over this weekend. Check out the following post on CNN this morning (Friday). http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/24/us/tropical-storm-isaac/index.html?hpt=hp_inthenews Right now the center of the proposed path takes it ashore at our base of operations in Les Cayes and is supposed to go right over the southern peninsula, impacting the majority of areas where RMI and MEBSH minister. This means it will be going right over all of our Sister Churches in Haiti! This tropical storm/hurricane will have

Do the Thompsons look happy to be heading home or what?! Their summer deputation took them through 19 states and 8,000+ miles. They really enjoyed their time visiting friends, family and supporters. They presented their ministry many times, had a little bit of time to enjoy a swimming pool or two and tried some new foods in Louisiana. The kids did great visiting in many homes, meeting new friends and traveling long distances. They returned to Haiti today, August 20. Pray for them as they return, that their transition back home will be smooth. Watch for a full report on their BLOG and Facebook.

Do the Thompsons look happy to be heading home or what?! Their summer deputation took them through 19 states and 8,000+ miles. They really enjoyed their time visiting friends, family and supporters. They presented their ministry many times, had a little bit of time to enjoy a swimming pool or two and tried some new foods in Louisiana. The kids did great visiting in many homes, meeting new friends and traveling long distances. They returned to Haiti today, August 20. Pray for them as they return, that their transition back home will be smooth. Watch for a full report on their BLOG and Facebook.

Do the Thompsons look happy to be heading home or what?! Their summer deputation took them through 19 states and 8,000+ miles. They really enjoyed their time visiting friends, family and supporters. They presented their ministry many times, had a little bit of time to enjoy a swimming pool or two and tried some new foods in Louisiana. The kids did great visiting in many homes, meeting new friends and traveling long distances. They returned to Haiti today, August 20. Pray for them as they return, that their transition back home will be smooth. Watch for a full report on their BLOG and Facebook.

Two-thousand-and-five. That’s the last time the Village Church had come to visit their Sister Church in Ducis. For a variety of reasons they hadn’t been able to visit Haiti. But in 2012, they knew it was time to return and both churches were extremely excited about being reunited. The VIllage Church Ladies, Angie, Linda, Connie, and Danielle, with Madame Pastor Moise. Monday afternoon the team had already been in Ducis for 3 days. Team members John and Connie sat and chatted in the church yard with some of the kids after a meeting. As they chatted, an young lady appeared at the gate and proceeded to head straight for them. She walked with intention and had a big grin on her face. “I recognize that face…who is that?”, Connie said out loud. At that same moment, John’s gaze settled on the young woman and right away he knew who she