Joel and April Hess are full-time missionaries in Despinos, Haiti. Since the earthquake, Joel has worked to help the area regroup and rebuild. April, a nurse, assists with the medical needs of the community.
The educational, medical, and infrastructure needs in Despinos are overwhelming, and even more so since the earthquake of January 2010. NE will continue to partner with Joel and April as they help rebuild Haiti. At the same time, the vision is to expand the medical clinic to better meet the needs of the people.
We are partnering with the Haiti Gospel Mission in Despinos and look to raise $20,000 for a newer vehicle which will act as an ambulance, team transport and hauling building material for construction projects.
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We mobilized a team to Leogane in partnership with the Haiti Gospel Mission and began by carrying blocks onto the new foundation on day one.
A Haitian masonry crew led the way and we learned about laying cement block and pouring concrete beams with wood frames. The children loved watching us and taking short breaks to teach them English which led to them assisting the Americans in carrying bricks.
We praise God for the great joy the Pastor and his wife had and the how he declared that "I feel hope again after losing part of my church and home and am grateful for your help."
Help us all Jesus to encourage and support those who are crushed and brokenhearted and love the Haitian people and believers who labor for the Gospel.