The Call to the Caribbean: Making Things Work: Bible College and Greater Grace Church, St. Marc, Haiti

Some rain was still expected, the last from the rainy season but the priority was getting ready for resuming Bible College classes… There was work to be done and all hands were available to assist. It had been three months since the group visiting with Pastor Scibelli came in May. The mud and debris buildup from the torrential rains had been cleared, now we needed to freshen things up. The gate and foyer areas were painted, the purchase of supplies and items for the classes and student/pastors were delegated to others. The steady flow of students began on Friday, September 11. Classes began with thirty students; six are new. Our newest long-distant student came from Mirabailis. He traveled south, around and through the mountains 3 ½ hours to north to St. Marc. All were excited to have a full classroom, eager to hear the Word taught and engage each other on relevant doctrines. Here they are:

The extra air-mattresses donated by Pastor Dressel of Adventure in Missions made the two-night stay comfortable for those coming from six hours away. All would participate in Sunday services prior to returning to towns such as Cape Haitien and St. Michel. A great turn out for church services; we all shared a meal and continued through the afternoon with Bible College classes:

And of course the children were there, eager to learn, eager to participate:

Much time was spent teaching the elements of Body/Church life, of unity, of church growth and the necessity of identifying the gifts in the church, bringing them together and then allowing the commandment of God to bless the corporate Body’s/church’s experience. Tony, a member from our church in Puerto Rico, assisted with this vision. No place was too odd to teach these principles.

With the assistance of the soccer teams’ head coach, Denise and Gary Jiampetti (assistant coach, NJ) two teams were outfitted with uniforms, cleats and other soccer equipment. After church on Sunday, the world cup was played in St. Marc. Surely our outreach to the youth expanded that day. They are now connected to the outer world of soccer:

Jeffte, was there, ready to assist in the distribution of soccer equipment to team members…

Let’s pray that many lives are changed using this treasured sport/outreach:

The work in St. Marc, Haiti is being done by the shared faith-support of many. With notes scribbled in their best known English, the students, athletes and church members express their deep gratitude. There is always an environment of hope and expectation. Grace has been poured out in so many areas of the lives being impacted in this region of the world. Bible College classes are scheduled for October 11^th, 12^th.