Comfort from Scripture
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change…” Psalm 46: 1-2
The earth is indeed changing: floods, fires, earthquakes, hurricanes and wars. How do I pray in light of troubles such as these? As I recently pondered that question, I remembered the photo I took earlier this year in Haiti.
The photo is of the home of a community health worker in the village of Dubedou. The family living there had been affected by many disasters and their roof may not have survived September’s Hurricane Irma.
I was struck then by their bold statement of faith after having lived through so many catastrophic events and the ongoing uncertainty with the rainy seasons, droughts and hurricanes that come to Haiti. And I am struck now by the comfort and conviction that Psalm 46 brings to our changing world. May it bring you comfort today in whatever trouble you are encountering.
And as you are comforted, will you pray for those in Haiti?
“…and though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. God is within her, she will not fall … He says, “Be still, and know that I am God”… the Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” Psalm 46:2-5, 10-11
Written by Katie Thom, HFH board member.
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WHY ARE THESE WOMEN SMILING?
I shouldn’t be surprised, but every time I return to Terre Blanche I discover healthier people and a more stable community. I was a member of the June medical team and had the opportunity to work in the medical clinic. I also spent time walking through the village and visiting with Haitians. The overall look of those who live in Terre Blanche is vibrant and healthy yet there are still many individuals in the surrounding areas who do not have access to care and come to the clinic with advanced medical conditions.
After clinic finished for the day scores of children and teenagers would join us on a walk down to the river or up into the surrounding hills. A teen named Francky was one of them. I had met Francky several years ago and at the time he was a shy and introverted boy. Now I noticed that Francky had not only grown physically to a tall young man, but was also more outgoing and engaged. He was outside the clinic every day and constantly looking for an opportunity to speak English with the American team members. It was his interest in learning English, and his thirst for knowledge in general, that really stood out to me. He is a student at the secondary school in Terre Blanche and has aspirations to go to college. He talks about how he wants to learn more so he can have more choices for himself in the future. I kept thinking to myself that if there were no school in Terre Blanche and no nutritional support for the children, that this generation of young people like Francky might never exist.
In February of 2016, Darlene brought her newborn baby, Bienca, to the Clinic of Hope.
Posts to help identify children who are at risk for malnutrition or illnesses. At Ti Foyer gatherings mothers are taught child care skills, including proper nutrition.
Christmas came early for families in a remote area of northern Haiti.
More gift distributions are planned for other nearby communities.
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