Range Community Bible Church in Haiti

Group headed to Ti Rivere

Thursday afternoon saw the arrival of 4 people from Range Community Bible Church in Hurley, WI, Neal and Lea Ann Schreoter, and Clint and Sydney Mabie. Accompanying them was Fred Chalker from Atlantis, FL and Pastor Etienne from Port au Prince. They were all in good shape even after the long and grueling ride from Port au Prince. Gail and Mary prepared a ‘Haitian’ meal of rice and beans for the evening, followed by a bible study in the book of Titus led by Pastor Neal.

We all awoke Friday to yet another beautiful sun rise! Pastor Etienne was working on the food distribution for the schools. Living Water Ministries help feed approx. 4,000 school children every day! There were Haitians loading up the dump truck to start a 2 day process of delivering the food to 27 different schools in the northwest. For about 40% of the children, it’s the only meal they get.

Meeting with the Pastor of Ti Rivere (orange shirt)

After the truck was sent on its way, most of the group loaded up into Pastor Etienne’s pickup and headed out for the day. The first stop was the village of Ti Rivere where we stopped and met with the pastor. School was out for some reason, so we weren’t able to make a visit to it. Next, a couple hours drive to where Living Water Ministries has built and supports a small clinic up into the mountains. There is one full time nurse working with very limited supplies. The building is in need of repair and some updating. Prayerfully, someone will come along side this project and do the needed repairs.

Friday was Mary Challis’s birthday! After a spaghetti meal, we had a ‘dump cake’ which Gail made earlier in the day. We topped off the evening with a continued bible study in Titus.

Meeting with new meal recipients

Saturday morning, Fred, Etienne, and I went to Anse Rouge to meet with a group of pastors and school directors that receive meals from Living Water Ministries and Feed My Starving Children. It was a great meeting and very informative for the attendees. It was mainly intended for new schools that have just come on board the feeding program. Expectations were shared and guidelines discussed. There were many schools that were there to share their experiences with the new recipients. Fred and I both got a chance to speak to the group and give encouragement and enlightenment about the program.  I will always remember one older gentleman that got up and looked us straight in the eye and said ‘you don’t understand the difference this food makes for the children that receive it’. He was very sincere.

This afternoon, Ken and Clint started on a shower project in the guest house, while the rest of us made a trip to see two pastors in two separate villages. These are 2 of the 4 pastors that Living Water Ministries have placed and have on payroll. They shared with us their joys, accomplishments and desires for the future. We had a great afternoon!

We appreciate your prayers and support! Please know that our prayers are with you, too!

In His Service,

Chuck & Gail