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Sharing Positive News

“It is a blessing to be associated with Haiti Foundation of Hope and all the positive things that are still happening in spite of the difficult situation in Haiti at this time.” – Dave Ezell

I am an HFH board member and I shared these words at a November Missions Conference at First Baptist Church of Brownsville, Oregon. Ron Whitted, another HFH board member, and I hosted a booth for Haiti Foundation of Hope at the conference. We shared what is currently going on in Terre Blanche and the challenges that Pastor Delamy and all the people in Terre Blanche and Haiti are facing.

During a panel discussion, I was asked, “How have you seen God work in Terre Blanche at this current time?”

I was happy to report that God is working in many wonderful ways:

• The Clinic of Hope and the Markee Maternity Center are open for business on a regular basis staffed by Haitians: doctors, nurses, lab technicians and more. They have adapted and stepped up to the plate to serve their people – showing them the love of Jesus.
• Babies are being born at the Markee Maternity Center and given follow up care.
• In addition to receiving an education, over 800 kids are served a lunch every day and “they leave with joy,” as Pastor Delamy says.
• A solar project, to provide a reliable source of energy and a school computer lab, is currently under way.

These were a few of the things Ron and I shared at the missions conference. God is at work and we are honored to be partnering with those in Haiti who are faithfully doing the work.

by Dave Ezell, board member

Dave Ezell and Ron Whitted sharing positive news.

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Terre Blanche en Rosé

On October 25, the Clinic of Hope/Markee Maternity Center hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness Day. The goals for the day were awareness, training, detection and follow-up. October is recognized globally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Posters were made with the title Terre Blanche en Rosé (in pink). The clinic was decorated in pink with arches of pink and white balloons. The clinic staff were all wearing pink ribbons and many were wearing pink clothing.

Seventy women participated, starting and endingthe day with meals served by Madam Elvire and her team. A representative from the Haitian Ministry of Health attended and was optimistic and positive about what he saw. He congratulated the staff and leadership.

We are very thankful for and proud of the Clinic of Hope staff. In addition to providing acute care during this difficult time, they are also providing valuable education and awareness to women in the community about the importance of breast screening exams and early detection of breast cancer.

by Dr. Harold Latta, board member

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Some of the 70 women participants.

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Encouraging One Another

On the first day of November, key leaders from the churches in Finel, Dubedou, Anse Rouge and Terre Blanche gathered in Terre Blanche for a time of fellowship and encouragement.

The day started with prayers and devotions – this included praying for HFH board members and supporters – that is you. Breakfast followed, prepared by Mme Elvire and her team.

The day’s teaching and encouragement was: “Essential characteristics of an efficient Christian worker.”

Early birthday celebrations were held for both Pastor Delamy and Elvire who have birthdays this month – Happy Birthdays to our in-country partners!

While these church leaders were being blessed, the staff at the Clinic of Hope was busy seeing patients and two babies were delivered. God is good!

The encouraging day ended with another delicious meal. Fellowship, food and encouragement – what a day!

Just as these key leaders pray for all of us, would you pray for them? It encourages them to know others are praying for them. Pray for safety, wisdom, perseverance and the light of Jesus to shine brightly. May people come to know the One who brings peace.

Encouraging one another.

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Nursing Students Come to Terre Blanche

During August and September, Terre Blanche hosted 19 students from the nursing school in Gonaives. The students were housed in classrooms which were not in use during the summer break.

These nursing students worked in both the clinic and the maternity center, receiving training and education from the Clinic of Hope staff. They also joined clinic staff on home visits throughout the six surrounding villages served by the clinic.

 At the end of their clinical rotation, the clinic staff hosted a special reception to celebrate the students’ accomplishments. Congratulations to these future nurses!

Pastor Delamy shared that it was a great experience for these students. What an exciting “first” for the Clinic of Hope as they continue to grow in quality and reputation.

by Katie Thom, HFH board president

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A Remarkable Experience

Tina Lam reflects on her medical team to Terre Blanche in November 2018 and its lasting impact on her heart.

My nine days in Terre Blanche in 2018 with Haiti Foundation of Hope was one of the most remarkable and rewarding experiences in my life. My brother Fitz and I had no idea what to expect; what we found was a remote corner of beautiful, troubled Haiti, filled with love and hope.

On a sunny Sunday morning, hymns sung by perhaps 100 voices filled the church, as Pastor Delamy prepared to speak. On our first clinic day, people packed the courtyard waiting patiently for their turn, many dressed in their finest. Everyone from pregnant women to old people got exams and medicines. Some had been there since the night before. At school, bright eyes looked up shyly from overflowing plates of food at the lunch table, all wearing blue gingham shirts or dresses. In the late morning, villagers lined up for bread baked in the ingenious solar oven. At the trade school, women sewed small dresses and school uniforms. One day, we walked a short distance to a Ti Foyer (Little Kitchen), where mothers and babies gathered under palms to hear about good nutrition and share a hearty meal.

Evenings were sublime, all of us gathered on the clinic roof, talking about the day and praying as the dusk turned the clouds pink. One day, several boys guided Fitz and me on a hike past goats, mountains and a small river – a stunning green pocket of beauty. The smiles of Haitians and their good-natured laughs were inspiring and unforgettable. So was the accordion serenade and singing by a crowd on our last night.

Pastor Delamy and his wife Elvire, Joe and Linda Markee, HFH board members, along with many others, work hard to keep the clinic, schools and programs going strong without our presence. I wanted then, and have wanted ever since, to do what I can to help them.

Ti Foyer

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Tina and her brother Fitz.

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…With Our Eyes On God

During the month of September, we were happy to welcome Mme Elvire and Pastor Delamy Bazilme to the Pacific Northwest for much-needed rest and relaxation.

The timing could not have been better as they were able to attend a scheduled Haiti Foundation of Hope board meeting. It had been a long time since we met face-to-face.  It was also a time to celebrate our longstanding relationship.

We praise God for how He has blessed HFH and are so thankful for our wonderful partners who support this ministry.

As Delamy reminds us, “We do not put our eyes on hardships; we look to the future, with our eyes on God.”

written by Dr. Joe Markee, Founder Emeritus

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From Terre Blanche: Words of Hope and Gratitude

Pastor Delamy writing . . .

Have you ever wondered how your prayers and generosity are making a difference through Haiti Foundation of Hope?

These words from Pastor Delamy – shared through emails and conversations – paint a powerful picture of just how deeply your support is felt:

• The mercy of God is everywhere.
• God is making HFH the engine of the ministry in Terre Blanche.
• Where we are working, Haiti is alive.
• HFH is God’s tool.
• When people come to Terre Blanche, they feel like they can breathe.
• The staff has joy to continue to serve.
• When you pass by Terre Blanche, there is hope.

These are more than just words— they reflect the real transformation taking place in the community.

Be encouraged: your involvement is bringing hope, joy, and the love of Jesus to Terre Blanche.

Thank you for being a part of this life-changing work.

by Ann Petersen, HFH Communications Team

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Women’s Conference in Terre Blanche

One hundred fifty women from 12 churches in the Upper Artibonite region of Haiti gathered for three days in Terre Blanche in late July to raise their voices in praise, prayers, and evangelism, but were met with much more. The spiritual was melded with the physical in a wonderfully enriching program that led 11 new believers to say “yes” to Jesus!

A free women’s clinic, ultrasound screenings, and breast cancer awareness instruction by the Clinic of Hope’s medical professionals (four doctors and three nurses) were mixed with nightly crusades, morning, noon and midnight prayers, and door-to-door evangelism. These three days were followed by another week of prayers and instruction for the new believers.

Pastor Delamy described the sessions as “really fantastic” and the women were “more than very happy!”

A bonus event was a celebration of Pastor Delamy’s 35 years* as Superintendent of the Upper Artibonite Conference of the Free Methodist Church in Haiti, a testimony to God’s faithfulness.

This conference for women is a poignant example of the holistic approach to ministry that is happening in Terre Blanche continually. Thank God … and thank you for YOUR participation which makes this possible!

By Susan Paynter, HFH board member

* Pastor Delamy has a total of 42 years of ministry with the Free Methodist Church in Haiti, serving first in Port-au-Prince and then the Upper Artibonite. He came to the Upper Artibonite as a full pastor in 1987 and has served 38 years there. He has served as Superintendent of the Upper Artibonite Conference for 35 years.

Photo above: Woman receiving ultrasound screening. Video below: Praise and worship time.

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Seeing Hope Every Day

Haiti Foundation of Hope – hope is at the heart of our name.

These past few years in Haiti, it has been difficult to see hope. However, we know that hope is present each and every day.

• Hope is in the smile of a new mother after a safe delivery in the Markee Maternity Center.
• Hope travels with the community health volunteers as they go from home to home, checking on their neighbors.
• Hope is heard in the school cafeteria as students eat what, for many, is their only meal of the day.
• Hope is shared through the distribution of beans and rice to those in need.
• Hope is given as caring teachers educate the next generation.
• Hope is communicated through the dedicated staff at the Clinic of Hope.
• Hope lives in the eagerness and future of students as they study and pass exams.
• Hope fills the classroom as women learn trade skills like sewing and cooking in the Women’s Trade School.
• Hope is in the laughter of healthy children.
• Hope is lived out by strong, in-country leadership.
• Hope exists inside and outside the walls of the Terre Blanche Church.
• Hope is contagious.

Thank you to all who support the work of Haiti Foundation of Hope. Your gifts and prayers are another source of Hope.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

 by Ann Petersen, HFH Communications Team

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Why Are These Women Smiling?

These women are smiling because they are part of a program, supported by Haiti Foundation of Hope, which provides monthly nutrition to pregnant women.

The monthly food bags contain: rice, corn meal, black beans, oil and powdered milk. These supplements add about 500 extra calories per day to help prevent mother and newborn complications during the last two trimesters of pregnancy.

Providing these women with extra food resources brings hope for their futures. The UN World Food Programme’s report that hunger in Haiti has reached a historic high with one-in-two Haitians now in acute hunger shows the need.

Community Health Volunteers and Markee Maternity Center staff selected 21 pregnant women to participate in this program. They are expected to be faithful with follow-up appointments until delivery. In addition, these 21 women are each tasked with encouraging and educating two other pregnant women about the importance of prenatal care – spreading the word about the importance of prenatal care and the resources at the Markee Maternity Center.

Pastor Delamy says HFH’s support for this program is “manna from heaven.” The board of Haiti Foundation of Hope is grateful to all partners who have made this possible.

By Linda Markee, Founder Emerita