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The Dynamic Trio!
Pictured here are Fredrick, the founder of the Hopestart organization, along with Jennifer Law, co-founder, and Jen's husband, Ado, our Haitian Director. 

Fredrick returned to Haiti last week and had a great trip as he visited with the staff and children! We hope you will enjoy this virtual tour with Fredrick to see the different Hopestart projects that YOU help make possible through your gifts!

First Stop -- The Bridge of Hope 
Fredrick spent time catching up with the kids at our children's home, The Bridge of Hope!  One day, he was with the younger children, and after sharing with them recent photos of his family, Jen encouraged them to ask Mr. Fredrick questions. And they certainly had many questions for him! 
“Mr. Fredrick, how old is your wife?” 
“Mr. Fredrick, what do you like to eat?”
And...
“Mr. Fredrick, what is your favorite drink? Do you like to drink water?” 

They found out lots about Mr. Fredrick, including that, YES, he does like to drink water!  More importantly, as he took the time to answer their questions, he demonstrated how much he cares for each one of them.

We know how much he cares, because has devoted his time and resources to helping children and families in Haiti for over a decade now. But to the little ones, they just know that he came to hang out and tell them how much he likes to drink water! 

Two of our young adults recently turned 19 and are attending trade school in addition to their normal education. Fredrick personally helped one of these young men back in 2011 when he was nine. Our female teens also have a special bond with their Papa Fredrick. Many were only 9 or 10 years old when they first met him, and now they are developing into mature young ladies who give back to their community. 

Second Stop -- Food for Hope
One of the stops on the trip was to visit the Deschamps area in the countryside, outside of Jeremie. The church in this village runs a primary school where some 65 children learn to read and write; and are trained in sound Bible-based principles for healthy living. Hopestart provides a nutritious meal for these children five days a week so they have the energy needed to learn well what they are being taught.

Additionally, Hopestart drilled a well in Deschamps in 2019. This well allows the church to provide both the living water that comes from Jesus as well as clean drinking water to over 100 families. Pictured here are the pastors from the local church where the well was installed. The filtration system separates water into three types: water for hand washing, water for cooking, and water for drinking.
As usual, when he visits the Deschamps church, Fredrick was asked to bring the sermon at the Sunday morning service, and he shared, his message brought some laughs as well as deep encouragement to continue to trust in God and seek Him in all circumstances. It is exciting to see how God continues to lead Hopestart to partners, so that we are now offering cooked or uncooked meals in 13 sites in Haiti! Fredrick took time to pray with all of the Super Kitchen staff. Thank YOU for feeding over 1,000 kids every weekday! 

Third Stop -- Family Reunification
When children are reunified with their families, we continue to support both the kids and the families. One of those ways is that the older kids come back to Hopestart for a Bible study/life class with a pastor each week. Fredrick was able to sit in this class, and was so impressed as the pastor taught the kids about identity and stewardship. 

Another night, they took the kids out to dinner, and there was time to dance together! Reunification is not an easy process, but we know it is so important. Part of your support helps the Hopestart staff continue to support the kids with relational, spiritual and educational activities. We want to maintain our deep relationships with them as they reconnect with their biological or foster families. 

Fredrick is very reluctant to take any credit for what Hopestart is doing in Haiti; he freely acknowledges that it is ALL what God is doing and he gives Jesus ALL the praise for His love and care for the needy children in Jeremie, in Deschamps, and the other places where Hopestart ministers.

Psalm 68:6 says “He settles the lonely in families” and we see how God does that for our kids. He gives them multiple families -- their biological family, sometimes a foster family, and our Hopestart family -- and as we work together, we see our kids grow into all God intends for them. 

Thank you for praying and giving to bring hope! 

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PS...  
Do you love the children of Hopestart and find joy in supporting them? AND do you like to host parties? We want to share the good things God is doing in Haiti with others! We are looking for THREE people willing to have a “Hopestart Party”!

It is easy... you invite your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers, provide some snacks or dessert (informal or more formal, whatever style fits you!) and we will come and share the story of Hopestart through video and pictures and give others the chance to join us! 
 

Reply to this email if you are interested!

Your support is so important! Without it, kids would be hungry, living on the streets, and without a plan for the future. YOU are bringing hope to Haiti! Whether you pray, give, or go to Haiti, you are an essential part of God’s redemptive work.

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We bring the love and hope of Jesus to needy children, equipping them to become disciples who are able to contribute significantly to the betterment of their community and country.
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