Merry Christmas

He was born for you and for me. So that we would have life more abundantly. What more reason to rejoice because of this?!

Here in Haiti they don't put nearly as much emphasis into the season as we would be used to. Some of them have a special party or activities at church or school but not within their own families. I have asked several and that is what they tell me. I am thankful for our culture and that we celebrate together with our families.

Today at church there were many rejoicing hearts as they sang in their choir. Here is a sample





We pray that we can all rejoice in the birth of our Saviour today and everyday. And that the message of Jesus will be seen in every culture around the world.

A Merry Christmas from Haiti to each one of you.

To everything there is a season...

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 

(Ecc 3:1-4)

The last couple of weeks we have experienced several seasons as expressed in Ecclesiastes

The girls were able to practice their skills playing music with our Haitian friends.

They have been invited to play at a church service.

We had a a Christmas party for all the IFM staff on Sunday. IFM employess about 59 people. Most of them showed up for the party and we had a grand time of celebration.

We handed out a small gift to each of the employees to express our appreciation for all the hard work they do for IFM, Haiti, and most of all for the Lord. I even had the privilege to give a small welcome speech in Creole. 

Followed up by a bountiful Haitian feast.

Sadly, the day after the employee Christmas was Daphka's funeral. Daphka was a 16 year old girl that lived with Mike and Joanna since the earthquake in 2010. When Mike's went home this summer to have their baby, Daphka moved back with her mother. She had experienced both physical and spiritual sickness and unexpectantly passed away last Monday.  Please hold her family up in prayer since they do not know the Lord and are having a very difficult time with her passing.