Redeemed Computer Class

The last month of our stay in Haiti was probably my most fulfilling. Redeemed Vocational School had its first class in basic computer operation. We taught three weeks on using Windows 7 and two weeks on Microsoft Word and one week preparing and giving an exam.

I had asked for a class of 10 students, but ended up with 17 eager learners.

We were blessed to have funds donated to purchase 10 modern laptop computers.

Wismith studies before each class to present a devotion to challenge the students in their faith.

The day of the exam, the students put in some last minute cram sessions.

The exam was made up of both a written portion....

and a practical hands on portion.

Most of the students past with flying colors. 

The last day, we had a party to celebrate all the hard work our students put in. Here we presented the scores to everyone that participated in the class.

The students presented Wendy and me with a handmade wooden globe to show their appreciation.

Please join us in praying for Wismith's vision of equipping the youth of Fond Parisien with both vocational and spiritual aptitudes that will help them have a prosperous future.

Blind Richard

There is a young man that attends our church in Fond Parisien  that is blind. He lives in a mud hut and only survives by begging. He had asked me about a year ago about his need for a toilet close to his house. Because of some generous donations and Kurt and Annette's desire to come help with a project in Haiti, we were able to build a new outhouse next to Richard's house.

Blind Richard's house.

We hired a local man to dig a 15 ft deep pit and make all the blocks and pour the floor. Dachelet is a man we learned to know after he brought his wife off the mountains with a complicated pregnancy in which the baby died. Because of his wife's health condition, they could not return to the mountains.By hiring him, we could help him provide for his family as well. We have learned it is always better to give work rather than hand outs.

The rock and sand had to be sifted by hand to make the mortar for the blocks.

The boys then mixed the mortar by hand using shovels and hoes. 

The mortar is then brought to the block layers one shovel at a time.

Even the young boys helped by cleaning the homemade blocks...

and filling in the joints with mortar.

Here is Richard with his new outdoor toilette. Thank you Kurt and sons for blessing one of God's special children.