Pastor Madam Anthony Coreus Get Promoted Eternally

Pastor Madam Anthony Coreus Grand Saline Haiti died Saturday evening in her home village of Grand Saline, Haiti.

God Called her when the only church in the village was down to about 5 people to step up in leadership. She never aspired to be a pastor but when God has work to be done he uses those who are willing. At her passing the church attendance was running about 80. In 4 years God brought about a remarkable change in this remote village of fishermen and their families.

Life in Haiti is always difficult however the role of a women pastor is even harder. Madam Anthony lost her husband just 2 1/2 years ago and now she is with him, Praise God.

This church was struggling as many do at some point in Haiti because the church was built on land owned by an individual, and all was not going well with this situation, she had lamented much over the way Satan was trying to intervene in the ministry work.

Pray that God will have his way in this work in the future.

World Renewal International has set up a memorial fund to both help with meeting the family's needs in her burial but also to buy land to build another structure for worship.

Jesus used fisherman to spread the gospel to but as beautiful as this scene is life in this remote village is very difficult.

I don't know if Madam Anthony ever equated her ministry situation to that of the early followers of Christ but the boats they use today are not much different, and the work that the people do on a daily basis is much the same.

Pray that the ministry will move forward and the congregation of 80 will be faithful and expand to reach their neighbors.

Frank Penna Haiti Visit

Frank spent 12 days in Gonaives with Luc & Rosanna and the kids from Christ Compassion Orphanage. He reports on his visit on his blog. Please take time to link to it and see the pictures he took as well as his report on how things are progressing since the September 2008 flood.

I am so thankful for his faithfulness to make this trip and love those who much of the world would rather forget about.

http://fpenna.blogspot.com/

Things are so difficult that most would lose all hope, but thru the love of Christ we can show that not only we care but much more importantly that God has not forgotten the Haitian People.

I H S,

Max

A TIME FOR REST AND RESUPPLY

Luc and Rosanna are in US for a little rest at our insistence. I explained to them that even Jesus pulled away from the crowed in order to rest. With over 30 living in a small unfinished house and still no well drilled due to a drilling machine that keeps breaking, life is still the major struggle as it has been for the last 5 months. That they are doing as well as they are, is nothing but a miracle. Although they are both tired, they still have the joy of the lord in their life. They are staying in Fort Lauderdale at Luc's brothers, and I brought 9 crates to Florida for them, donation from people who wanted to help, full of bed linens and personal hygiene items. It is our desire to purchase and ship a substantial amount of household items to replace some of the daily living items that were lost in the flood in September. Where do you start, when you loose everything and live in a country where obtaining anything is difficult? Pray that God will provide wisdom and resources for what he desires. Pray that Satans hold on this country will be broken forever.

According to Luc & Rosanna the 25 orphans are OK just in need of more room and more supplies.

Trusting God with Luc & Rosanna

Max

Luc travels to US in November

Willie Nelson sang on the road again ... and Frank encouraged Luc to pose by this mural in youth area at Derby Friends Church while we were visiting Wichita Kansas area, in honor of the 2,500 mile road trip we were making.

Luc flew to Kansas City where Gary Wright, Frank Penna and I picked him up, we then visited several people who have supported ministry in Haiti over the last few years one way or another, this was such a good time for people meeting with Luc most for the first time.

One of the most wonderful meetings was this one, with Mrs. Clouse at her home, she has helped with training pastors and leaders for several years now in Haiti. (These Conferences have been named in honor of her Husband Clint Clouse) Mrs. Clouse had never had an opportunity to meet with Luc, this was a God designed meeting, Frank & Gary as well as myself were privileged to be there. The obedience of this wonderful lady has had a great impact on our ability to train our leaders in Haiti.

First Church Service after the flood

People gather in Unfinished Mission house to thank God for their survival.

















Madam Luc Leads singing.

The Children of Christ Compassion Orphanage

Standing in the compound of the Mission House under construction.

It's not Christmas but these Birthday Party for Jesus bags are all they have. Look at the smiles.













Standing on the porch of the mission house under construction, this is home for now.

These gifts couldn't have been picked up any earlier or they would have been gone with everything else in the flood, God worked it out.

More of the Aftermath of the 4 Hurricans & Floods

This family is digging out trying to get into their home to make it livable.

It's hard to believe this is a Street.

The flood waters were so strong they overturned these cars.

It looks more like a war zone than anything.