Lighthouse Baptist Church has a love for the people of Haiti. Several church members go to serve in Haiti all throughout the year. Below is a list of mission opportunities that you can be praying for, serve in, and give to.
Haitian Creole Bibles
Because of the extreme impoverished economic conditions in Haiti, the majority of Christians do not have their own copy of the Bible. Through the Haitian Creole Bible Ministry, Haitians of every age are given the opportunity to memorize and recite Bible verses to “earn” a Bible. The memorization of scripture demonstrates their sincere heart felt desire and commitment to God’s word. This program continues with the assistance of locally trained persons. Support funds are necessary for the continued purchasing of Bibles in their native language. This is an excellent ministry to ensure that those who desire a copy of God’s word, can get their very own copy. The total cost of one Bible is approximately $24 dollars.
Adult Education
The illiteracy rate among adults in Haiti is quite high. Local pastors had been praying for an education program for the adult church members. The adults primarily wanted to learn to read, so they could read their Bibles. After much prayer, the Adult Education Program was initiated. The Adult School has approximately 45 first through sixth graders, from young adult ages to elderly. The school is held in the church from 1-4 pm on MWF, to allow them to maintain their other household and work responsibilities. Not only does this opportunity provide basic education, it promotes Christian fellowship and support. Each class begins with Bible reading, songs and prayer. The adult students are very encouraging of each other as they struggle together to learn basic skills of reading, writing and very basic arithmetic. Support for this ministry goes to paying the salaries of the two teachers. The students must purchase their own supplies such as notebooks and pencils.
School Children Feeding Program
All interested supporters are encouraged to explore https://mfkhaiti.org/what-we-do/school-feedings/. This is an organization that we partner with to provide nourishment to approximately 300 students daily. “Vita Mamba” are packets of peanut butter infused with vitamins and minerals to provide a nutritious meal.
Three months after this program was initiated, a Haitian teacher at one of the schools was interviewed concerning the results of the program. The teacher reported fewer absents, higher grades, and overall improvement in student performances.
Widows Rice Program
Haiti does not have any government social programs. Widows who are older, and unable to work, rely on handouts and often starve from malnutrition. Several times during the year, money is wired to local pastors to purchase rice and oil for these widows.
Student Sponsorship Program
With your help, we sponsor approximately 50 school age children in our ministry area in Haiti to attend Christian School. Most American missionaries have left the mission field due to the current violence. While attending Christian School, these children are able to hear God’s Word of hope, peace, love, and salvation, along with scholastic curriculum that will help them to provide for themselves. These children live in an impoverished and unsafe environment. Many will never have an opportunity to hear the Gospel without attending a Christian School. Donations made to our Haiti Student Sponsorship program provide children with tuition, books, supplies, and a uniform.
Teacher Sponsorship
Acts 8:27-40 speaks of Phillip and the Ethiopian’s encounter. When Phillip asked the Ethiopian, “Do you understand what you are reading?” the Ethiopian replied, “How can I, except some man should guide me?” God is providing us the opportunity to be a part of providing for “those to guide” in need of education and salvations. Our past program of sponsoring children to attend Christian school continues with this year’s goal of 50 students. However, the other mission group’s support for the 7 teachers, providing education for up to 160 students, ended this school year. All the missionaries in that area have permanently left and are no longer providing for the needs of the suffering. The people in that area have been abandoned by the people but have not been abandoned by God. It is our goal to provide sponsorships, with your help, to cover the salary of these 7 teachers.
Supporting Missions in Haiti
If you wish to support one or more of these programs, contributions can be made by mailing a check or money order to:
Lighthouse Baptist Church
Haiti Missions
1140 BH Parrish Rd
Benson, NC 27504
Please make checks payable to Lighthouse Baptist Church and note in the memo which fund the donation is for. Thank you.
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Donate online using the link below and selecting the desired fund from the drop down menu.
Online Giving: https://app.easytithe.com/App/Giving/lbcworship
Fund Options:
Haiti General Missions
Haiti Bible Ministry
Haiti Student Sponsorship
Haiti Teachers’ Salary
Haiti School Feeding Program
Haiti Rice Program
Questions About Missions in Haiti
If you have any questions about any of these missions in Haiti, would like to inquire about going to Haiti on a mission trip, or would like to help with one of these missions in another way, please reach out to our Haiti Missionary, Serena Honeycutt at honeynhaiti@aol.com