Schools

Bernie on May 1st, 2012

Dear Friends,
Starfish Ministries became involved in an education ministry in September 2000.  At that time we took over the operation of four schools in the Tricotte area.  The next year we added one more school and began a feeding program in our schools as well.  Over the past 12 years we have continued to add [...]

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Bernie on April 1st, 2011

Dear Friends,
We first wrote about the village of Bethel in our June 2004 newsletter.  Here is an excerpt from that letter.
This past Tuesday, some of us went along with Pastor Diogene and his Port-au-Prince team to share in a Bible Study in the village of Bethel. This is the village we were introduced to through [...]

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Philip on February 1st, 2011

Dear Friends,
A team from SouthRidge Fellowship in Langley, British Columbia, has just returned from Haiti.  They worked hard, and we thank God for all they were able to accomplish during their 10-day trip.  Their work ranged from physical projects (setting trusses and installing roofing on a new school) to spiritual ministries (they taught VBS at [...]

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Philip on November 10th, 2010

Bernie, along with Doug Jarvie and Vince Buys, arrived in Tricotte yesterday.  They encountered a lot of water along the way due to the heavy rains that occurred as hurricane Tomas passed by a few days ago.  But with a few detours they were able to navigate past the flooding and arrived safely.
The river near [...]

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Philip on September 4th, 2010

In Haiti, every student must pass a standardized national test each year in order to move on the next grade level. The results of last year’s test were released recently, and every child in our orphanage passed the test.  This is unheard of in Haiti where it’s not unusual for some students to remain at [...]

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Philip on September 2nd, 2010

After spending the first few days of our trip at the Pastors’ Conference in Gonave Bay, Bernie, Dave, and I arrived at Tricotte Wednesday afternoon.  As always it was a joy to be reunited with the orphanage children and many other dear friends in the village.
This morning (Thursday) we traveled to the village of Morne [...]

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Bernie on October 30th, 2009

Dear Friends, 
It is so good to watch God at work in Haiti!  We have seen Him raise up a team of dedicated Haitian servants to accomplish His purposes.  We have the privilege of partnering with them.  And we are so THANKFUL for you also, who partner with us through your prayers and financial support.
Norius Petit-Frere [...]

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Bernie on December 1st, 2007

Dear Friends,
It’s hard to believe that we are now completing ten years since God called us to start Starfish Ministries.  What a journey this has been!  I’m sitting in my hotel room in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, getting ready to fly home tomorrow, just in time to spend Thanksgiving with the family. And it truly is a [...]

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Bernie on June 1st, 2007

Dear Friends,
While in Haiti a couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to meet with Norius, our school ministry director.  He is doing such a good job in that leadership role.  I appreciate Norius’ dedication to the education of the poorest of the poor in Haiti.  Our 28 schools are located in about a [...]

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Bernie on March 1st, 2007

Dear Friends,
Thank you again for your prayers for Glenn, Terry & me as we traveled in Haiti in February.  We certainly sensed God’s presence during our time there and believe that your prayers are a significant part of that.
The well drilling was very successful for Glenn and Terry, even though this was a brand new [...]

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