Schools

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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Bernie on February 1st, 2007

Dear Friends,
When God called us to this ministry over nine years ago, Sheryl & I thought we were being called to take care of a few orphans and to make a difference in their lives and that’s all.  Although the orphanage is still a very important part of what we are involved with, God has [...]

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Bernie on October 1st, 2006

Dear Friends,
We have reached a new chapter in our orphanage ministry.  Our three oldest orphans, Shella, Mylande, and Robenson, have successfully completed high school and are ready for the university!  All three have finished strong and are excited about their next challenge.  For several years these three have indicated an interest in a medical career [...]

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Bernie on August 1st, 2006

Dear Friends,
Glenn & I spent half of July in Haiti.  While there I worked with Norius, our school director, on the school budget for the upcoming year.  Due to the anticipated increase in enrollment in our current 26 elementary schools Norius asked for 13 additional teachers.  We budget for teachers at the ratio of one [...]

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Bernie on December 1st, 2005

Dear Friends,
I made it! The hike to Corail was accomplished without the use of a motorcycle. On November 10, we left Tricotte at 8:00 AM. We drove about 25 minutes to the village of Canifice. There we parked the vehicle and began the hike. The night before I had decided that I wanted to attempt [...]

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