New Library Arrives at Grace Academy

Library Lead Advocate Ann Spinner felt God plant a seed in her heart in March of 2013 to bring literature to Grace Academy.  Through as string of miracles only God can receive credit for, 6,000 books were donated from a variety of sources, namely Books for Haiti, who donated 5,200 books.  Receiving donations was just the beginning—with help from family and friend, Ann orchestrated the processing and cataloguing of all 6,000 books at her dining room table.

The books were shipped to Haiti this past summer, and during the week of December 8^th, Ann traveled to Haiti to work with other short-term missionaries and staff to assemble shelves, unpack, and organize books in the two new library buildings.

This library is such a blessing to students and teachers.  Many staff have shown interest in helping to manage and take care of the library.  We are so blessed by Ann, whose tireless energy to follow through on God’s calling made all of this possible!

Healing Haiti Staff Highlight: Gates Lindquist

As many of you may already know, we have been actively recruiting for 3-month internships in Haiti.  We are so happy to introduce you to our first intern, Gates Lindquist!  Gates is interning at the Guesthouse, and we wanted to let you know a little more about her!

Name: Gates Lindquist
Healing Haiti Position: Guesthouse Intern
First visit to Haiti: November 2013
Favorite Haitian food: Black Bean Soup & Pumpkin Soup
Favorite part of living at the Guesthouse: "Watching the development of our short-term missionaries. Every person's heart is touched by Haiti in a different way, I love watching and hearing about the personal interactions Team Members have with the Haitians that make up this beautiful culture.  It is amazing watch God work in the hearts of each Team Member from the first Monday the arrive to the Monday the leave; it's amazing to watch the transformation."
Goals for the next few months in Haiti: Learn all of the children's names and individual personalities, and become fluent in Creole.
Fun Fact: My first name really is Gates!
Favorite food to bring me from the US: Starbucks Refresher drink packets and anything from Trader Joes!

Welcome, Gates!  We are excited to have you as a part of our team!

Here am I. Send me.

Join us this winter on a short-term mission trip and experience a journey like no other. Come as you are, but be prepared for God to move in your heart as you deliver water to the poorest slum in Haiti, care for the sick and dying, feed the hungry, and give hope and joy to countless children and families.  God never cease to amaze us when we wholeheartedly live out his calling to bring the good news of salvation to all people!

 

If this opportunity is tugging on your heart, we have partial and full team slots available during during the following dates:

• February 23 - March 2
• March 2 - 9
• March 16 - 23

If you are interested in learning more, contact us at missions@healinghaiti.org and provide your contact information and the number of people who would like to travel with you.  We may be able to accommodate alternative dates as well.

Feel free to share this invitation with family and friends who may also be interested in taking advantage of these awesome winter & spring break opportunities! 

Blessings,

Healing Haiti Missions Leaders

Healing Haiti Staff Highlight: Jonas

We are pleased to continue the Healing Haiti Staff highlights, and introduce you to...Jonas!

• Position with Healing Haiti: Translator, Driver
• Interesting Fact:  Orphan, spent whole childhood at Mother Theresas or Home for Sick and Dying Babies
• Favorite food: Everything!
• Favorite sport: Soccer
• Favorite subject: Science
• Favorite Service Day with Healing Haiti: Mother Theresa's
• If you could add one more activity for all short-term mission teams, what would it be? General Hospital for all teams
• If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be? Qatar, Spain
• Favorite Place in Haiti: Island Vache
• What word would your friends use to describe you? Kind
• If you had one wish, what would you wish for: To follow the rules of God

Thank you, Jonas, for all that you do for Healing Haiti!  We love you!

The Sponsorship Team is Looking for New Members!

The Sponsorship Team is calling for more members!  The Sponsorship team manages the sponsorship program for our Grace Village children, Transition Program young adults, and our Elders. Soon, they will also be launching sponsorship for the students at Grace Academy as well!

They generally meet once a month (WITH snacks provided :). If you're interested in checking out this team to see if it's a good fit for you, please contact Sponsorship Team Lead Advocates Kari Uetz (kuetz.healinghaiti@gmail.com) or Emily Bruhn (erbruhn@gmail.com) either for more details!

Thank in advance for your interest in plugging into the Healing Haiti Volunteer Community through the Sponsorship Team!

Healing Haiti Staff Highlight: Cherley Nelson

We are continuing to highlight Healing Haiti Staff so we can get a chance to know them better and appreciate all the hard work they put into Healing Haiti.  Today we are excited to highlight Cherley Nelson!

Position: Guesthouse Staff
Favorite Food: Fish!
Start Working for Healing Haiti: February 2014
Favorite Food to Make at the Guesthouse: Tacos!
Info about yourself: Christian; generous; I love people. I'm getting married this December! :)
Birthday: September 22

Thank you for all that you do, Cherley!  We love you and are so thankful for you!