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A bit belated, but we wanted to make sure that even though this was sent via snail mail, that it get posted for those of you who did not have the chance to see it. As you look back at 2012, what do you see?  Triumphs?  Challenges?  Hard times?  Celebrations?  We here at RMI see many of the same things.  As a friend and partner of RMI, we thought you’d like to see our reasons for celebrating.  In 2012 we’ve seen… 1 church building built expanding the ministry of that congregation 1 Global Leadership Summit providing leadership development for 80 Sister Church leaders as well as 120 other leaders 2 Global Leadership Summit follow-up seminars enabling 30 leaders to bring leadership principles into a Haitian context 2 school classrooms built facilitating the schooling of another 80 children 3 new missionary couples accepted and now raising support – a real affirmation

A bit belated, but we wanted to make sure that even though this was sent via snail mail, that it get posted for those of you who did not have the chance to see it. As you look back at 2012, what do you see?  Triumphs?  Challenges?  Hard times?  Celebrations?  We here at RMI see many of the same things.  As a friend and partner of RMI, we thought you’d like to see our reasons for celebrating.  In 2012 we’ve seen… 1 church building built expanding the ministry of that congregation 1 Global Leadership Summit providing leadership development for 80 Sister Church leaders as well as 120 other leaders 2 Global Leadership Summit follow-up seminars enabling 30 leaders to bring leadership principles into a Haitian context 2 school classrooms built facilitating the schooling of another 80 children 3 new missionary couples accepted and now raising support – a real affirmation

We here at RMI are ready to take on a new year of ministry!   Yes there will be challenges, disappointments, victories and probably more changes than a person would care to think of (some exciting, some not – some we know of and some we don’t—but that is the way life is!)!  However, one thing we know for sure…God is good and He is sovereign. It is our hearts’ desire is to see lives transformed, both Haitian and American.  God enabled us to see so many lives touched last year spiritually, emotionally, and physically. The transformative gospel is alive and well, and we thank God that He has allowed RMI to be a part of what He is doing in this world. As we look to 2013, would you join us in prayer: For good spiritual health for all of our staff For good physical health for all of

We here at RMI are ready to take on a new year of ministry!   Yes there will be challenges, disappointments, victories and probably more changes than a person would care to think of (some exciting, some not – some we know of and some we don’t—but that is the way life is!)!  However, one thing we know for sure…God is good and He is sovereign. It is our hearts’ desire is to see lives transformed, both Haitian and American.  God enabled us to see so many lives touched last year spiritually, emotionally, and physically. The transformative gospel is alive and well, and we thank God that He has allowed RMI to be a part of what He is doing in this world. As we look to 2013, would you join us in prayer: For good spiritual health for all of our staff For good physical health for all of

We here at RMI are ready to take on a new year of ministry!   Yes there will be challenges, disappointments, victories and probably more changes than a person would care to think of (some exciting, some not – some we know of and some we don’t—but that is the way life is!)!  However, one thing we know for sure…God is good and He is sovereign. It is our hearts’ desire is to see lives transformed, both Haitian and American.  God enabled us to see so many lives touched last year spiritually, emotionally, and physically. The transformative gospel is alive and well, and we thank God that He has allowed RMI to be a part of what He is doing in this world. As we look to 2013, would you join us in prayer: For good spiritual health for all of our staff For good physical health for all of

The RMI US staff would like to wish RMI’s friends and partners a very special, Christ-filled Christmas! Left to right, Kim and Barbara Rose, Debbie and Dan Shoemaker

The RMI US staff would like to wish RMI’s friends and partners a very special, Christ-filled Christmas! Left to right, Kim and Barbara Rose, Debbie and Dan Shoemaker

The RMI US staff would like to wish RMI’s friends and partners a very special, Christ-filled Christmas! Left to right, Kim and Barbara Rose, Debbie and Dan Shoemaker

A few months ago, I got word that the kids at the church I grew up in, Trinity Alliance Church, in Cologne, New Jersey, had collected school supplies to send to a school in Haiti.  They contacted me asking if they could send them to me and if I would distribute them.  Today I got the opportunity to deliver this box of supplies to a local Christian school. Rob and I have visited Miserne Baptist Church a few times over the last few years.  The people are always very friendly and welcoming.  When I asked RMI’s Haitian Administrator, Benjamin Altema,  who to give the box of supplies to, he suggested the school at this church.  They are not very far from where we live, but a little off the beaten path and rarely receive outside help.  I thought it was a great suggestion!  Here are some photos of the Miserne

A few months ago, I got word that the kids at the church I grew up in, Trinity Alliance Church, in Cologne, New Jersey, had collected school supplies to send to a school in Haiti.  They contacted me asking if they could send them to me and if I would distribute them.  Today I got the opportunity to deliver this box of supplies to a local Christian school. Rob and I have visited Miserne Baptist Church a few times over the last few years.  The people are always very friendly and welcoming.  When I asked RMI’s Haitian Administrator, Benjamin Altema,  who to give the box of supplies to, he suggested the school at this church.  They are not very far from where we live, but a little off the beaten path and rarely receive outside help.  I thought it was a great suggestion!  Here are some photos of the Miserne

A few months ago, I got word that the kids at the church I grew up in, Trinity Alliance Church, in Cologne, New Jersey, had collected school supplies to send to a school in Haiti.  They contacted me asking if they could send them to me and if I would distribute them.  Today I got the opportunity to deliver this box of supplies to a local Christian school. Rob and I have visited Miserne Baptist Church a few times over the last few years.  The people are always very friendly and welcoming.  When I asked RMI’s Haitian Administrator, Benjamin Altema,  who to give the box of supplies to, he suggested the school at this church.  They are not very far from where we live, but a little off the beaten path and rarely receive outside help.  I thought it was a great suggestion!  Here are some photos of the Miserne

What do you do when you live in another country and important US holidays come around?  I, for one,  am not going to sit around and mope for what I might be missing!  You make your own traditions and celebrate with the family you have close to you—and you learn that family is not limited to those related by blood.  We are incredibly blessed to have a community of missionaries from different organizations and countries to “do life” with!  They truly are a second family.  There are also many other ex-pats in southern Haiti, many who I don’t know well, who are also missing their families and friends.  Our community here in Les Cayes, Haiti has been celebrating American Thanksgiving together for over 20 years.  Most years, this gathering has happened at what is now our home.  I have been thrilled to carry on that tradition!    I think we set

What do you do when you live in another country and important US holidays come around?  I, for one,  am not going to sit around and mope for what I might be missing!  You make your own traditions and celebrate with the family you have close to you—and you learn that family is not limited to those related by blood.  We are incredibly blessed to have a community of missionaries from different organizations and countries to “do life” with!  They truly are a second family.  There are also many other ex-pats in southern Haiti, many who I don’t know well, who are also missing their families and friends.  Our community here in Les Cayes, Haiti has been celebrating American Thanksgiving together for over 20 years.  Most years, this gathering has happened at what is now our home.  I have been thrilled to carry on that tradition!    I think we set