Haiti

In January 2010, a catastrophic 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti and over 100,000 Haitians lost their lives. Today, Haiti remains the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Nation-wide demonstrations are becoming increasing common. The United States State Department advises that American citizens not travel to Haiti at this time due to the unrest. And yet, the good news of Jesus Christ continues to spread to more and more Haitians in a country where Vodou remains the predominant religion. 

Haitian national pastor Rona Abraham provides leadership in forming new church groups and in training future called workers for Haiti. He oversees the work in congregations in Leogane, Cape Haitian, Pilate, and Petit-Goave, plus several exploratory groups throughout the country.  

Thousands of copies of a simplified Luther’s Small Catechism, translated into the Haitian Creole language, are being used in both private schools and in after-school programs at public schools throughout Haiti. Culturally appropriate worship music resources are being composed and accompaniment tracks recorded for use in Sunday services. Recently, Academia Cristo courses have been translated into Haitian Creole.  

A nonprofit organization of WELS members called Branch Lutheran Schools of Haiti funds three Lutheran elementary schools in three Haitian orphanages with a combined student enrollment of over 650 students. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, future called workers for Haiti are receiving a solid spiritual education through these schools. 

Praying for Haiti

Please pray for the national church in Haiti as they continued to share the gospel message. We pray that the Lord protects our brothers and sisters in the faith from violence due to political unrest. May God continue to bless our many and varied efforts to bring the life-saving message of Jesus Christ to the island nation of Haiti!

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PICTURES OF HAITI

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