Community, Child Sponsorship, On-going projects
Steeve Derard
Why Child Sponsorship Matters at Haiti Awake

“Sponsoring a child at Haiti Awake is believing in authenticity. Why? Because at Haiti Awake we are who we say we are, and we do what we say we’re doing.” Pastor Steeve

Why Child Sponsorship Matters at Haiti Awake
Child Sponsorship, On-going projects, Long-term planning, Prayer Requests, short-term missions, The Children's Home
Becky Graves
Thoughts on a Sunday afternoon

Why not let the heart grow big with a love large enough that it breaks your heart and gives bits of you away?

Thoughts on a Sunday afternoon
Child Sponsorship
Becky Graves
When God Speaks to Your Heart


Because God uses people just like you and me to change little people's lives in a big way . . . 

When God Speaks to Your Heart

God is faithful

Thoughts and Observations from a Summer Intern

Hey there! I am Jaelyn Knolls, the summer intern for Mission Made Jewelry and Haiti Awake! I have been working for about a month now, and I would love to share some of my thoughts!

I graduated from Wilmington Christian Academy in 2022. While I was a student, the Haiti Awake Ministry would sometimes come a speak at our chapels. As I listened, I remember wishing for more ways to get involved and contribute to help in Haiti. Being able to work for Haiti awake this summer is such a full circle moment, and such a blessing!

As I learn more about Haiti, and the beautiful people there, the more I thank God for all the people who have made Haiti Awake possible. The ministry has been able to do so much good for the Haiti community, and being able to witness this impact firsthand is so inspiring.

My favorite part about working with Haiti Awake is being able to see how love truly pulls people together. Our friends in Haiti are so hardworking , sacrificial, and caring. Those on our team living in Haiti spend so much time pouring into the children in their community through playing games with them, and spending countless hours helping them get a good education.

Moving forward, I am excited to see what God has planned next for the Haiti Awake Ministry!

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Frè Jacques

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We’re taking time to introduce some staff members our American friends might not know, as of yet. One of them is Frè Jacques.

We welcomed Frè Jacques on staff in 2016. He worked with us from 2016-2018 and rejoined our staff in June of 2023. He also worked for Haiti Awake as a contractor after Hurricane Matthew and the earthquake fo 2021. Haiti Awake is so grateful for his return and all the contributions he has made in the past year.

Currently, Frè Jacques tutors our students and helps them with their homework and studying, as well as helping in the classroom. As a contractor after natural disasters, Frè Jacques helped build homes and repair other structures for people in Haiti. His hard work has been invaluable to our relief efforts in years past.

Frè Jacques is married to Sè Cilotte, and they are very active members of EEGC. Frè Jacques serves on the church executive committee.

Frè Jacques in very gifted in construction. This has given him many heartwarming stories to share.

“One thing that touched me after the earthquake in 2021,” he shared. “I went with the Haiti Awake staff to the south of Haiti, and we visited a blind and crippled man. His house had fallen down while he was inside. Thanks to God he got out safe and well. The staff assisted him and rebuilt his house. In 2016 after Hurricane Mathew., we went to the south of Haiti (Cayes) where we met a family that lost their roof of their home to the wind, and they didn't have anywhere to go during the rain. They were soaked and that was touching deeply touching. We stepped in. We helped this family. I was so happy to participate in rebuilding this house with the support of Haiti Awake.”

Frè Jacques ability in construction has made such a positive impact on the lives of many people in Haiti. His love for others shows through the work he does for Haiti Awake.

We are thankful for his current role with Community Child Sponsorship and the impact he is making in young lives for God’s glory.

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Happy 1st Birthday, Caleb!

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We love the Derard family.  Simply love them.  They are part of OUR family.

And today, as they celebrate Caleb’s 1st birthday, we can’t help by think about the goodness of God in their lives over the past year.  God is faithful.

 

Caleb's Birth Story:

http://www.haitiawake.org/news/2015/5/15/caleb-steven-derard-2
Caleb's first day at Bible school, March, 2016

Caleb's first day at Bible school, March, 2016

“For You, O LORD, have made me glad by what You have done, I will sing for joy at the works of Your hands.
How great are Your works, O LORD! Your thoughts are very deep.”
— Psalm 92: 4-5
“Standing on this mountaintop
Looking just how far we’ve come
Knowing that for every step
You were with us

Kneeling on this battle ground
Seeing just how much You’ve done
Knowing every victory
Was Your power in us

Scars and struggles on the way
But with joy our hearts can say
Yes, our hearts can say

Never once did we ever walk alone
Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
Never once did we ever walk alone

Every step we are breathing in Your grace
Ever more we’ll be breathing out Your praise
You are faithful, God, You are faithful.”
— Ingram, Redman, and Wanstall

Never Once by Matt Redman on the album 10,000 Reasons which is available from itunes. Enjoy, and God bless.