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"For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light do we see light."
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Feeding Program: Praise Report!
Thank you to each of you who gave towards our feeding program over these past few months! By the grace of God, it has been completely funded for another year! Thanks to your generosity, we will be able to keep filling little bellies 3x/week and sharing the love of Jesus with those who are in need in our community! Click on the video below to learn more about the feeding program.
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A Word from the Frontlines: Christa Gibler
 Christa has been serving in Haiti with Child Hope in Haiti since 2012. She has run our jewelry making program and gift shop at the Transition Home for the past few years, as well as faithfully discpled and loved on many of our kids. She shares below about a recent interaction she witnessed between a father and son that touched her heart. Read her full blog post here.
A few weeks ago, the kids in our home put on a soccer tournament. It included our boys and girls from the homes, the community kids that lead our feeding program three times a week, as well as some other kids from the area.
In a way, soccer is a snapshot of their lives. They are responsible for getting the ball in the goal - achievement. They have control, yet they have opposition right in front of them; they are making choices on their own, but not always able to take the easy route. But they also have us cheering them on, standing beside them; those who care and love them whether they succeed or fail. But what if no one was there on the sidelines? What if no one saw the progress they made in the game, or even over time as their skill improved?
The championship game was great, the raw talent these kids have is incredible. The Child Hope team was ahead, but there was one boy on the feeding program team that was just really gifted. His feet were quick and he could weave in and out fast; blink and you missed it. He started making goals like his life depended on it. All of a sudden the feeding program took the lead and the whistle blew. FEEDING PROGRAM WINS THE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!
At first I was a little bummed because our kids played so well, but I quickly saw something that I will never forget. The high scorer, Smith turned when he heard the whistle blow and streams of tears started glistening down his face. He beelined it straight into the corner, where I watched him leap into his fathers arms like a toddler. He wrapped his whole body around his father’s torso and in adoration and delight, his father held Smith's head and slowly walked across the field with him in a tender embrace. Immediately tears welled up in my eyes and my heart was overwhelmed. Smith had someone on the sideline, someone cheering him on and celebrating his victory with him...
Read the full blog post here.
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We currently have several internship openings in Haiti! Please contact us if you or anyone you know is gifted in one of the areas below and feels called to serve in Haiti for 1+ month(s).
HOSPITALITY INTERN | Do you have experience in hotel management or the hospitality industry? Have skills working with people and creating warm and inviting environments for them to stay in? We could use your help at our Guesthouse! If you are gifted in these areas and feel called to serve the Lord in Haiti, contact us!
TRANSITION PROGRAM INTERN | Do you have experience in business development and marketing strategies? Have you worked in human resources and/or financial management? Do you enjoy working with people? We could use your help in our Transition Program! Learn more about the Transition Program here and contact us if you feel called to serve in this capacity!
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Shoes here in Haiti don't last long and wear out quickly! We have a need for new or lightly used shoes for our kids - both flip flops and school shoes. Please note that higher quality flip flops that won't fall apart quickly are best. View an example of black school shoes here and here.
If you are able to help us fill this need, you can send donations to our stateside offices at 1225 Coast Village Road, Suite C, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. You can also donate online and specify "shoes" in the special instructions box. Below are the specific sizes we need:
Girl's Sizes 8-13
Women's Sizes 3-7
Boy's Sizes 7-13
Men's Sizes 6-12
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Ever wondered how you can stay involved with the ministry of Child Hope International even after you have left Haiti? Want to help, but don't have the means to give financially right now? Well, we have good news for you! We'd like to introduce The Go Packet.
The Go Packet is designed as a tool to share about the ministry of Child Hope International with your own community – friends, family members, your church, or school. Whoever your audience is, we want to equip you as best as possible to share the story of Child Hope and give others tangible ways that they can get involved! We provide the packet free of charge, and it includes: a DVD of the CHI Ministry Overview, child sponsorship packets, fliers about CHI, and resources and tips for getting others involved. '
If you are interested in spreading the story of Child Hope to your own community, we encourage you to contact us and get a Go Packet sent your way! |
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