Join me?

On June 2, 2015, our volunteer group of 18 will embark on a weeklong mission trip. We will travel from Highlands Ranch, Colorado to the country of Haiti. Our team will…

1. Make vital repairs and improvements to the main orphanage building in Fedja
2. Love on the the kids and staff at the orphanage in Fedja
3. Pass out flashlights, food, and shoes to bring help, hope and joy to the people of Haiti
4. Help the new churches in Gross Roche and Loweraton complete final improvements to their church buildings (painting, steps, sidewalks, and landscaping)
5. Install pumps and complete concrete work at the brand new water wells at Malary and Gross Roche
6. Minister to widows in the communities around the churches in Fedja, Gross Roche, and Loweraton

Our immediate need is $42,500 before May 25, 2015 to pay for these projects, outreaches, and expenses for our team.  All gifts are tax-deductible, and will make an impact in the lives of these amazing and courageous people in Haiti. Even if you cannot give financially, please be praying for our team and the people of Haiti.

Many of our group members have been involved in sponsoring the church and school in Thomassique, Haiti and the orphanage in Fedja, Haiti for more than 17 years.  It is a rare and cherished opportunity for our group to travel to these locations and continue these precious relationships. We will be working with Pastor Yves Prophete and Global Vision Citadelle Ministries (gvcm.org), whom some of our team members have known for more than 20 years.  GVCM works with more than 40 churches, numerous elementary and secondary schools, a deaf school, and an orphanage; as well as partners with many other agencies to bring help and hope to the people of Haiti.

If you are interested in participating in helping the Haitian people through giving money to our trip -- you can give online at: http://hoperisinghaiti.org/give/. Or you can write a check to Hope Rising Haiti and contact me for an address.

I wouldn't ask you to join me in funding a trip that I didn't believe in wholeheartedly. The people of Haiti have claimed a special place in my heart and I cannot wait to continue building relationships with them in a few short weeks. I know God will use our team to further His Kingdom and I feel privileged and blessed to be a part of it.

Thank you for your consideration and please contact me anytime with questions at richestori@gmail.com

This is a letter I received from my dear friend Maselore during my last trip to Haiti. Maselore is a young girl living at the orphanage in Fedja.