EMBRACE MISSIONS FIELD REPORT - HAITI

On this trip we were up in the mountains in a town about an hour out of Port-au-Prince. The orphanage is called Rivers of Hope and is run by Rachel, a native Haitian woman who has a strong personality and a strong heart, and cares deeply for each child.

We split our time between practical projects that needed done and caring for and loving on the kids. One of our main projects was to create a play area for the kids outdoors. There was a lot of backbreaking labor and at least one broken shovel that went into digging a trench for the cinder blocks.

Our time with the kids included a few activities, but we spent most of the time just being with them. We blew bubbles which brought plenty of laughter, joy and the occasional ear-piercing screams as they ran around with their hands in the air trying to catch the nearest bubble. It was extremely enjoyable to watch.

We also colored with the children and that was fun too. We held them for long periods of time, tickled them, rolled around on the floor with them, fed them, and I even fell asleep at nap time with one little girl!

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ADOPTION AT A GLANCE

Total length of adoption process:
1 to 3 years.

Wait time for referral:
12-18 months

 
 
 

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ORPHAN SUNDAY IS NOVEMBER 3RD

On Orphan Sunday, Christians stand up for the orphan. We are a people called to defend the fatherless--to care for the child who has no family…to visit orphans in their distress.

On November 3rd, 2013, thousands of events will echo across America and around the globe, all sharing a single goal: that God’s great love for the orphan will find echo in our lives as well.

Orphan Sunday is your opportunity to mobilize your church, community and friends to God’s call to care for the orphan. Find a selection of helpful resources HERE.
 
 
 
 
 

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30 DAYS OF PRAYER

As we seek to serve orphans, AGCI relies on God’s guidance through prayer. We invite you to join us for ‘30 Days of Prayer’ throughout the month of November.

Each week you will receive an email with a set of prayer needs and issues regarding the plight of the orphan to help guide you in prayer each day for the following week.

God provides awesome and powerful answers when an army of warriors lift up children's needs. Please sign up HERE.

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Isaiah 1:17
 
 
 

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