Haiti Outreach Ministries Update - Pursued, Yet Not Forsaken

We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed;

perplexed, but not in despair;

persecuted, but not abandoned;

struck down, but not destroyed.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9

October 19, 2021

Dear friends,

You likely have heard in the news about the recent kidnapping in Haiti of a group of American and Canadian missionaries. This is a tragic event, and we are praying for the swift and safe release of these individuals.

Sadly, this is not an isolated incident as kidnappings have become routine in Haiti in recent months. Haitians face the threat of kidnapping on a daily basis, as people have become desperate for money by any means possible. Our Haitian friends report great disruption to their daily lives, as doing even the simplest of things - going to work, buying food, etc - is fraught with complication and fear of being attacked or kidnapped. Pastor Leon reports that what is normally a 15 minute car ride from his home to the Terre Noire campus now takes two hours.

Despite these challenges, our Haitian colleagues remain steadfast in their commitment to keeping the schools open, treating and caring for patients, and providing sanctuary and hope through the churches. Our programs are embedded in the local communities, making it easier for people to access. Imagine if, instead of a short walk to school, the 400+ students at Barye Fé secondary school had to travel each day to surrounding schools in Port-au-Prince at risk to greater exposure and risk to their lives.

We are grateful that, despite such chaos and disruption, our vital programs are open and running, thanks to the dedication of the MICECC staff, supporters like you, and God's grace. We share Leon's firm belief that better days are ahead.

Grace and peace,

Gary W. Fulton
Executive Director

Read more about Haiti Outreach Ministries HERE.

THE NEED
The Outreach Foundation is seeking gifts to support the mission and ministry of Haiti Outreach Ministries. All gifts of any size are welcomed to help provide prenatal vitamins and baby formula, chairs for schools, scholarships for primary and secondary school students, and to support the community feeding program. You may make a gift HERE or by sending a check to our office..