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New Day, New Opportunities

There are many different aspects of our ministry in Haiti, which means that you never know what tasks might come up. Each day brings new opportunities. On a recent visit to the compound, I spent the better part of a day testing the security camera system. It would probably have been a simple task under different circumstances, but a lot of the technology I had with me was incompatible with the camera system—long story short, I found a way to pull up views of the cameras and also set up an app that makes the feeds [...]

2023-04-06T19:57:01-07:00February 18th, 2022|Categories: Ministry Outreach|Tags: , , , |
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God’s Work in His People

As an American, I often have questions about Haitian culture, and Poyis is always a great help when they come up. For example, he recently explained that in Haiti, people see pastors as having a role of authority. Many pastors are drawn to the role because they want to be in charge, and you see it when visiting some of the churches. The pastor sits up front, and there is a physical fence that separates the pulpit from the people. The pastor doesn’t go out and see the people, but if the people want something, then [...]

2023-04-07T08:28:55-07:00January 28th, 2022|Categories: Ministry Outreach|Tags: , , , |
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Protests & Peace

One morning in Haiti, Poyis texted and asked if I wanted to come with him to pick up a new van. I said yes, and he arrived at the compound about half an hour later. When he arrived, he told me there was protesting going on in various parts of the country, a demonstration was happening near where the car was, and he wasn’t sure if we would go. Maybe tomorrow. As the day progressed, I discovered that one of the protests in a different area had turned violent. I receive updates from the US [...]

2023-04-07T08:28:33-07:00January 21st, 2022|Categories: Ministry Outreach|Tags: , , |
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Christmas in Haiti

Christmas in Haiti It’s December 17, and it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Although December 25 looks a little different in Haiti. There aren’t enough resources to support a large cultural celebration, and Christmas isn’t a primary event for unbelievers because of it. But the church celebrates, and the theme of all our Christmas activities is the fellowship we share with one another because Jesus came to earth as a baby so many years ago. At the Children’s Homes, we buy a bunch of presents, wrap them up in Christmas paper, and bring all [...]

2024-11-11T08:23:58-08:00December 17th, 2021|Categories: Ministry Outreach|Tags: , , |
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Giving Tuesday 2021

Giving Tuesday Brad Newbold has served with Connect 2 Ministries for more than three years, and his company, Regency Lighting, has funded many of our projects in Haiti. As we recognize Giving Tuesday, we asked Brad to share his thoughts on living life for others. I have had the privilege of visiting Haiti on five different occasions, and as I visited with the children and worked alongside my co-workers, I paid special attention to what Greg was sharing with us each evening—about living a life in service to others and about sharing the [...]

2023-11-14T07:47:08-08:00November 30th, 2021|Categories: Ministry Outreach|Tags: , , , , |
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Highlights of Ministry

Highlights of Ministry It was hot and humid when we landed in Haiti. The flight was long, and I was looking forward to seeing Pastor Poyis. I got into his car and we headed to Onaville, where the compound and Children’s Homes are located. I was hoping to get as much time with Poyis on this trip as possible, and this car ride proved to be a good start. As we drove, he shared about the current state of affairs in Haiti. The country continues to experience political and social turmoil, but God [...]

2023-04-07T08:32:51-07:00October 29th, 2021|Categories: Ministry Outreach|Tags: , , , , |
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An Afternoon in Town

An Afternoon in Town One afternoon in Haiti, we drove into town for a trip to the store. It took us about fifteen minutes to get there, and on the way, we drove through some busy streets filled with cars, trucks, motorcycles, and people. The store was called Cassandra, and there were armed guards at the entrance. It was about the size of a Walgreens, but it sold items like you would find in a Walmart. Groceries and miscellaneous items were the main inventory, but the store also sold motorcycles. I asked Poyis who [...]

2023-04-07T08:33:48-07:00October 8th, 2021|Categories: Ministry Outreach|Tags: , |
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Pastor Testimony—Derozier Bernateau

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” —John 3:16 Pastor Derozier Bernateau Pastor Bernateau was raised in a Christian home, and his parents were his earliest model of what it means to follow Christ. Pastor Bernateau’s mother was a faithful servant in the church, and his father was an usher. His family lived in the countryside for his whole life, and it wasn’t until Pastor Bernateau came to Port-au-Prince that the Lord called him to ministry. That specific [...]

2023-04-07T08:36:49-07:00August 27th, 2021|Categories: Testimonies|Tags: , , |
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2021 World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day Dr. Jarvis has served in international ministry for eighteen years, and he is a faithful volunteer with Connect 2 Ministries. As we recognize World Humanitarian Day, we asked Dr. Jarvis to share his thoughts on gospel ministry and serving in an international context. We hear often that the Christian life is meant to be spent. Ministry is about connecting with people, building relationships, and leading others to Christ, and the heart of gospel work is keeping the main thing the main thing. It’s not primarily about bringing food [...]

2023-06-12T10:11:16-07:00August 19th, 2021|Categories: Ministry Outreach|Tags: , , , , |
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Poverty Encounter Interview with Greg Barshaw

Connect 2 Ministries partners with Children’s Hunger Fund to serve the local church in Haiti. We are honored to have our Founder, Greg Barshaw, featured in the Children’s Hunger Fund Poverty Encounter online series. Watch the video to learn more about what life is like as a child in Haiti and how you can pray for the Haitian people.

2021-08-14T22:43:23-07:00August 21st, 2020|Categories: Ministry Outreach|Tags: , , , |
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