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September 17, 2018                                                                                       View this e-mail in your browser.

Hi <<First Name>>,



People are both what we will leave behind on this earth and what will endure beyond time into eternity.  Last year, Lemuel experienced a lot of growth, and God provided for some exciting projects, such as the well and the school construction. This year, the Lord has laid it on our hearts to slow down a bit and focus even more on the spiritual and personal development of the people in our circle of influence, especially our staff and the church.  Of course, we cannot abandon projects and activities altogether, but we are making very intentional decisions to integrate more times of discipleship and training.  And it begins with our leaders...

Equipping our Leaders


In August, Dave Muchmore (pastor and long-time Lemuel adviser) took our directors and other key members of our staff through a study on the pure, clear message of the Gospel.  They spent time discussing the manifestations of false gospels in Haiti, as well as specific ways they could pass on the truths they were learning to their staff.  Many of them made insightful observations, recognizing some areas where even their own thinking had been incorrect.
Taylor Conley (Lemuel friend and French immersion teacher) also visited us and offered her skills to teach English and French to both leaders and students. These are two very important languages in Haiti, and they can be a great educational and professional asset to our staff and area youth.

We Believe...

This Year's Theme in the Church

Throughout this year, we will take the church through a series of studies on the foundations of our faith.  What do we believe?  And what does it mean for our lives?  This past Sunday, Manis shared the opening message about the importance of knowing what we believe.

Judy translated the song "We Believe" by the Newsboys as our theme song for the year to communicate and reinforce what we are learning.  Click the link to hear us learning the chorus!  (It's a little more Caribbean than the Newsboys version.)
Konfyans Nou

Focus on the School

Forming the Next Generation

The school is where we have the greatest impact in forming the next generation.  As the school year approached, we poured our energies into thinking through and preparing for the upcoming year.  How can we have a deeper impact on the teachers?  On the students?  How can reach them more effectively with Biblical Truth?   

School officially began on Tuesday, September 4th with a special prayer service committing the year to the Lord.
The Lemuel Administration shared Scripture and led prayer specifically for the parents, the students, and the school staff.
Classes began the next day!
As we begin this new year, would you pray specifically that God would deeply touch people's hearts with His Truth and its implications for their lives.  Would you pray that our leaders would grow in their walk with God and have a passion to transmit that to their staff, to their students, and to the community members around us.

You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. (2 Tim 2:2)

Thank you for standing with us!

~Krischelle
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Praise God!

  • For good discussion with our leaders as they worked through the basic truths of the Gospel
  • For the progress made on the primary and kindergarten buildings over the summer
  • For the successful opening of school
  • For rain run-off from the mountains that put some water in our water holes

Things to Pray for:

  • That the Holy Spirit would work in the hearts of our staff, so that they can grow in their faith and their understanding of what it means for their lives and in their work
  • Rain: we really need it
  • The Brunsch family as they transition to Lancaster, PA.
  • Wisdom for the Admin staff in maintaining priorities in face of endless need
  • For Jesus Christ to be glorified and known on the Plateau

Our purpose

To impact lives by investing in people as whole beings...
 

Our goal

... In order to help them out of poverty and into society as mature and active members who are able and eager to reach out to others.
A Brunsch Bunch Announcement
There are new things ahead for Lemuel and the Brunsch family!
 

For a long time, we have needed a staff member in the United States to represent Lemuel and do necessary ground work. After partnering with us for seven years and living on the Plateau for the past year and a half, we believe that Brad is specially equipped to fill this role. In 2019, he and his family will be moving to Lancaster, Pennsylvania to establish a center of operations for us there.


We're excited about what's ahead!  Click here to read the full story on the blog.

Sponsor a grade!

 
The grade sponsorship program makes quality education possible in our community. For 40 dollars a month, you can be a part of what God is doing at the Lemuel School. Help us spread the word! 

Visit www.lemuelsponsorship.org for more information and to sign up to sponsor a grade.
Judy will be more involved in the school this year, especially in training and supporting the teachers.
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