"Let us not become weary in doing good,for at the proper timewe will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
Dear Ministry Partners,
By the grace of God, look at the extraordinary achievements He enabled us to accommplish together in 2024:
- 3,876 individuals gave their lives to Christ in 219 churches.
- 12 new churches were planted.
- Over 50,000 members gather weekly for worship in these churches.
- Expanded 4 schools to accommodate more students.
- Fed over 10,000 students daily in 53 schools.
- Provided 6.5 million meals to combat hunger, worth over $602,000.
- Purchased $400,000 worth of food locally to give away and support the local economy.
- Equipped 8 pastors with motorcycles to expand their ministry.
- Built 9 new homes for families displaced by the violence in Port-au-Prince.
- Donated $120,000 in medical equipment and medicine.
- Served 63,435 patients in ESMI's five medical clinics.
Thank you so much for all your support in 2024! Because of you, we were able to extend the hope of the Gospel to countless individuals, including the 850,000 people displaced by the violence in Port-au-Prince.
TOGETHER, TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH EVANGELISM, EDUCATION & ECONONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital, located in the center of the island, is now isolated from the rest of the country to the north and south. Those in the northern and southern cities continue their lives without access to Port-au-Prince and its surrounding areas. Yet, the resilience of our Haitian church leaders shines through. Life must go on.
The leaders in the four prebyteries have reported 68 weddings in 2024. These are joyful and festive occasions for the churches and their communities.
Pastor Serge, one of ESMI's key leaders, felt a deep calling to serve the incarcerated. Three months ago, he organized a ministry team to work in the prisons in Les Cayes and Jeremie. To date, 19 inmates have come to know Christ. There is now a desire to train leaders within the prison. Your support of our leadership team in Haiti has empowered them to continue sharing the Gospel. (Photo: Pastor Serge at far right in red shirt and black suit with prison ministry team in Les Cayes)
- Opened in September, 2024
- 60 students in the School of Agriculutre in Casa Major, South Haiti
- 102 students in the School of Theology in Gonaives, HaitiTo God be the glory!
(Photo: Students in Casa Major, South Haiti)
The most recent expansion of the Nan Lundi school in Jeremie has resulted in an additional enrollment of 100 students, now over 400 students enrolled. Thanks for making it possible to educate and feed over 10,000 students across Haiti.
Clean water distribution from Port-au-Prince to other parts of the island ceased over two years ago due to increased gang violence and control of the capital. ESMI's initiative to restart the small water business in Jérémie aims to meet the community's needs. Every city north and south of Port-au-Prince is re-thinking how to survive without essential supplies from the capital, and water is a crucial one. ESMI has raised $3,000 of the $9,700 needed to restart the water business in Jérémie. Thankful for the potential this ministry will have once the remaining $6,700 is raised.
Clean water distribution from Port-au-Prince to other parts of the island ceased over two years ago due to increased gang violence and control of the capital. ESMI's initiative to restart the small water business in Jérémie aims to meet the community's needs. Every city north and south of Port-au-Prince is re-thinking how to survive without essential supplies from the capital, and water is a crucial one. ESMI has raised $3,000 of the $9,700 needed to restart the water business in Jérémie. Thankful for the potential this ministry will have once the remaining $6,700 is raised.
Matching Fund Food Relief
$70,000
December 30, 2024 - Janaury 30,205
As we close 2024, food insecurity remains the most pressing need identifiedby our leadership team in Haiti.Each year, a faithful donor provides a matching fundto address this critical issue.Will you join us in meeting this need for the new year?
DONATE NOW - DISASTER RELIEF
PRAISE & PRAYER REQUESTS:
*Pray for Peace: Ask for God's peace to be restored in Haiti and for an end to gang violence.
*Prayer for the Leadership Team in Haiti: To seek God's wisdom and protection as they minister.
*Prayer for Spiritual Growth: Pray for the spiritual growth of the children and families we serve.
*Prayer for the Church: Pray that the local churches will strive to to preach the Gospel with boldness and integrity, and to faithfully serve the 850,000 displaced people.
*Hurricane Season: We are now in the peak of the hurricane season. Pray that God will spare Haiti. Prayers answered as to major hurricanes but there were severe floodings in several cities.
*University of Jeremie Expansion: Pray for the development of new campuses in Cayes and Gonaives for the University of Jeremie. May God give wisdom and favor to the administration to expand educational opportunties for our youth. Prayers answered!
*New Roof for Versailles Church: The roof of the Versailles church in Jeremie was destroyed by a no-name storm. Pray that God will provide the $18,000 needed.
Thank you for partnering with us in
"Transforming Haiti
One City at a Time!"
A blessed 2025 to you and your family!
Serving the Haitian communities in Haiti, North America, and the Dominican Republic through leadership development and church planting!
WAYS TO GIVE
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