While we were in Haiti earlier this month, Grace and I took some pictures that we’d like to share with you! Click here to see some pictures from Grace, or check out some that I published.
God bless!
-Brandon
Pictures from Haiti
Jan Team Update 1/17 and 1/18/12
The latest news from the front lines of the work of Hope in Haiti, live from Nan Wo and Marchand Desallines.
I spoke with Joel late last night while he was in the airport in Boston. The team is doing well but very tired. They will sleep in the airport and make their way home today. Here is the update as posted by Julianna from Global training Network.
1/17/12
“Praise the Lord! Joel and the team made it safely to New Jersey. And God is so precious and amazing..Joel got moved up to first classon 5 out of 6 flightsto and from on this trip to Haiti! That never has happened like this before! Num 6:25 speaks the blessing of God’s face shinning upon a people. This literally means; that God’s favor would be so evident that all the world would take notice and know it is the hand of God’s favor! I would say we all see this is God’s hand of favor through Jesus Christ!! Praise to You Jehovah God!
They are now flying to Boston, only an 1.5 hour flight. Then the 6 hourlayover in Boston. Please pray God’s will to be done regarding their flight to Seattle. God knows all thingsand does all things well, so we will commit all things into His care, in Jesus name. (Isa 46:10, Mark 7:37, Phil 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7)”
1/18/12
“Dear Warriors of Intercession;
There were no flight cancellations, so Joel and the team are on their flight home to Seattle right now! We are praising God for bringing Joel and the team home, and ask God for traveling mercies all the way home, in Jesus name.Ps 78:53says, He guided them safely, so they were unafraid;”and in Ps 107:29-31 ” He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven. Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men.”We praise God for getting Joel and the team safely to Haiti and through Haiti and in all the flights thus far, and praise Him that He will indeed get each of them to their homes, into the arms of their loved ones, safe and sound in Jesus name!
Thank you all for your prayers for Joel and all these awesome servants of God who faithfully serve in advancing the Kingdom of God for the glory of God, in Jesus name!”
Thanks to all of you for remembering the team in your prayers. It has been a very new, impacting and interesting trip. I’m hoping to get a journal entry posted on the blog from one of the team members as soon as possible.
-Tony
January Team Update 1/15/12
The latest news from the front lines of the work of Hope in Haiti, live from Nan Wo and Marchand Desallines.
I just received the following text from the team. There was a bit of a time gap but the news is good. It sounds like there has been lots of prayer as was hoped. I have heard from others that the team is indeed very tired as they have been running full speed since they hit the ground. It sounds like long nights and living on God’s word. Even in the excitement of feeding on God’s word our bodies that live in a broken world do need rest. As they ask please pray for that rest and for protection from disease and infection as their tired bodies will strain to remain strong.
1/15/12
“Joel spoke to a full house today at church about the four promises of God. Very challenging and very well received. Also Joel prayed over the newly formed pastor leadership committee, Brandon prayed over the youth team, and Dixie prayed over Pastor Louinet. Joel had the opportunity to pray for several children and others being dedicated to God. Pastor L is feeling sick but still went ahead to tonight’s meeting in Dessalines. The team is tired and resting tonight as they pack. Please pray for health for Pastor L and for the team to have safe unhindered travel. Please also pray for the country of Haiti as the Rah Rah season heats up.”
Rah Rah is a dark shadow of was at one time Lent and has morphed into something more like the Mardi Gras you see on TV, with a healthy dose of Voo Doo. It is a dark time in the country as you hear pounding rhythmic drums for hours on end. Again a reminder of the darkness that remains in this country. Please pray for the new Christian believers, pray for a healthy amount of protection and for a support network of other believers to circle around them.
The team will be heading back to Port Au Prince and then coming home in the next days. Please pray for safe travel home.
-Tony
2011 Year End Giving Statements
We are currently closing our 2011 books at Hope in Haiti and preparing the 2011 year end giving statements. I’ll be mailing all your giving statements in the next two weeks so keep an eye out for them. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about your giving statement before or after you receive it at info@hopeinhaiti.com.
Thank you for your support of Hope in Haiti! Your time, your energy, your prayers and your donations made a difference to so many children in Haiti! With your help Hope in Haiti is reaching 750+ impoverished families in rural Haiti through three schools, a dozen churches and community support like medical clinics, well building and more.
Team Update 1/14/12
The latest news from the front lines of the work of Hope in Haiti, live from Nan Wo and Marchand Desallines.
Hello again from snowy Monroe Washington. As the first snowfall of the season reaches us we think of and pray for our team in warm Haiti. I also find it odd that the world is shrinking with advances in technology allowing us to have such up to the minute contact. Below is a copy of the text Joel sent late last night, edited by Kathy, Joel’s loving and amazing wife, followed by scriptural insight from Julianna who volunteers for Global training Network. I apologize for the delay and the blatant plagiarism….
“WOW! WOW! What a night! Went to observe (the community gathering) but was asked to pray. Have to be ready at a moment’s notice! There were 1,500 to 2,000 people there from a town of 10,000 or so. Started at 6 pm and didn’t get up to pray until after 8pm. Prayed for those who needed healing, deliverance and salvation. It was wonderful! We had to leave because we were so tired and we start at 8am tomorrow.”
The schedule today is suppose to be as follows:
8:00 to noon: Pastors Training
Tonight: Joel speaks at the community gathering. There could be a huge number of people in attendance. Pray God draws the people to come and removes the blindness of sin and deception. Pray for many salivations, deliverance from bondage and healing! May Jesus Christ be magnified!
Report from that night… “Over 200 attended last night during the three hours of praising God followed by preaching by pastor Nathan ( a local Haitian pastor). About fifty people made decisions for Christ and accepted His love and leadership of their lives. At the Pastor’s Conference Joel taught about the need to know and live out God’s word as pastors. Isaac also spoke on the topic of the “Heart of a Teacher”. Tonight Joel teaches to the 200 people about “Who Jesus Is” through the three I am statements in the gospel of John. Joel will also be touching on Jesus being the way, the truth and the life. Please pray the people will put their trust in Jesus Christ. The team also requests prayer for God’s glory to come through their actions and to keep the rats away as they sleep tonight.”
A couple of other notes:The 9th box has not shown up yet but Joel said out of everything they brought it was the least important. 
They arrived in Haiti on the 2nd Anniversary of the Earthquake. I know it was all over the news here. They were able to observe their “Day of Remembrance” with the people in Port Au Prince. Joel said it is warm but not like it was last time. Yeah!!Thank you for praying for Haiti! Praise God, the Great I Am – Lord (Yahweh); God of gods (Elohim), and Lord and Master (Adonai) loves the people of Dessalines more that our minds can comprehend! “There is none like you among the gods, O Lord, nor are there any works like yours.” Psalm 86:8
Love and Blessings to you – Kathy and Joel
Dear Warriors of Intercession;
The Holy Spirit of God amazes me over and over again. He is truly The Wonderful Counselor!! Here is what He shared today for intercession; first regarding Joel and the team; John 10:4 “When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them,”“the oriental shepherds always walked ahead of his sheep. He was always out in front. Any attack upon the sheep had to take “him” into account first.” (F.B.Meyer)Jesus is The Faithful Shepherd Who goes before our team and Who is their very Present Help and Protection! Secondly; we pray regarding all those who will hear God’s message; that they would realize their eternal home is with the Heavenly Father through Christ. John 14:1-4 , yet, there must be a forfeiting of self, of all this world and this life could ever offer, a true heart surrender and true acceptance of all that Jesus offers of Himself.Matt 16:24-27. Our intercession for those in Haiti must be no different that our own heart cry for ourselves…that they would become undone before God..realizing nothing and no one else will do! Jesus alone IS the Shepherd and Guardian of their souls! In Jesus name!
Lets remember to pray for one another as well. The army in Christ that stands together, stays strong together! (like a spiritual garrison)Would you pray for me? I am having trouble with my eyes. Pain and trouble seeing (past three days).
Reaching ALL nations for Jesus. - Julianna Hab 2:14″
Hope In Haiti is teaming with Global Training Network to utilize their pastor training resources and vast experience in training pastors around the world. Joel is blessed in an amazing way in his speaking skills and in his life in general. We are very thankful to have him with us. Grace and Brandon Gloor will be spending some time in prayer and in meetings seeking God’s will as to their mission assignment and if Haiti is where they should serve. Please pray for insight, wisdom and discernment.
The snow has begun to fall again. It is so calm outside and if you are quiet and still you can actually hear the flakes land. Have you ever been that quiet? Have you ever heard the still small voice? I pray that today you will have a time of peace to hear God’s voice.
Peace this day – Tony