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

Spring 2015

What a long, cold winter it's been here in North Carolina!   This last week we've finally seen the promise of spring with trees blooming and warmer temperatures.  Spring always reminds me there are beautiful days ahead.

Here at Haiti Awake we're anticipating great things in the coming months.

Rick, Jared,  Ethan and I will be in Haiti in April, and then the boys and I will head back down May 27.   Jared and Ethan will be in Haiti until June 19th, and I'll be there until June 29th.  During the month of June we'll host three separate teams . . . with a house filled to capacity (and beyond!) nearly every night.

We've had the opportunity to teach a Wednesday night class at GBC based on the book Helping Without Hurting.  The class is made up of summer team members and others in the church who are interested in missions.  It's been a great time on Wednesday nights as we study, share . . . and learn some basic Creole together.

Speaking of Creole, the Lord sent me a wonderful teacher named Gloria.  She's Haitian, and she teaches her classes via Skype.  We've only had a few lessons, but her teaching method and insight are EXACTLY what I needed.  I feel like my grammar and pronunciation have improved immeasurably these last few weeks.   My comprehension has gone up substantially,  too.  I'm still a long way away from being fluent, but progress is exciting.  

Jared and Ethan are learning quite a bit of Creole, as well, and the three of us have been practicing music for the summer.  We're looking forward to leading some of the music for the children instead of just listening.  I LOVE hearing my boys sing "Glwa Pou Bondye" most of all.  

I've been thinking on Romans 1:12 this morning : "That is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine."

 This is Haiti Awake.  This is my heart.

Becky

 

 

So much has happened in such a little time

Three months ago, Haiti Awake was an idea.  Today we're a fully functioning organization with four full-time Haitian employees.

 

The October team was more than we could have hoped for.  Sharonda, Kim, and Kelli worked well together to hold 3 Bible schools each day for 4 days.    

The January team is just a few days away and in the final days of planning.

The June teams are forming.

We are thankful for the love and support we've received from so many friends who share in our vision of Relationships.  Gospel.  Hope.


Our prayer is that in 2015 God will help us see clearly precisely what He would have us do as we refine our mission statement  and continue to form relationships with people in our community and the surrounding areas.