AHBZ - House of Hope

SPRING 2019 EDITION

Spring is finally here! We are grateful for sunshine and warmer weather, and for the feeling of a fresh
start that a new season can often bring.
We want to thank everyone that prayed for Haiti, and House of Hope specifically, during the
tumultuous unrest in February. Tensions were very high over political corruption and crippling inflation.
We will never claim to fully understand the complexities of the ongoing situation in Haiti; as privileged
Americans, we simply cannot. What we do know is that there has long been immense struggle for
Haitian people in a variety of ways, and the sudden increase in prices of everyday goods plus the
drastic devaluation of the gourde (Haitian currency) only exacerbates that. We realize that the
travel advisories, reports of violent protests, and startling photos or videos of riots can cause many to
suppose that Haiti and her people are dangerous. During our years of working in Haiti we have
witnessed, and also been the recipients, of many acts of kindness and selflessness. The real Haiti is full
of kind, loving, and generous people that would stand up and give you their own chair with full
knowledge that there are none left in the room. Those of you that have visited Haiti have likely
experienced their kindness as well.
We will always encourage personal discretion and judgement regarding travel, of course, but we just
wanted to pause and share this. Haiti is a beautiful, complicated, wonderful, complex place. Let us all
continue to pray for peace and lasting resolution, and for the wonderful people that we have come to
know and love.
We hope you have a beautiful spring!

With love, Paul and Kate

Clark
Upcoming Events Partner with HOH
Maintenance and Repairs We would be honored if you'd consider
Group: April 26-May 2 supporting the work being done in Haiti
PA Clinic Group: May 22-28 through House of Hope. Your financial gifts
HCC Soccer Group: July 11-18 allow us to invest in the lives of many
PA Clinic Group: July 18-23 through our various programs. We are able
to continue because of your generosity.
We would love to meet you and You can contact us for more information,
share about HOH with your church, or use our PayPapl link that is convenient
group, event, etc! Send us a quick for online giving:
email and we will gladly put it on https://paypal.me/houseofhopetabarre
the calendar.
 There has been a lot of excitement at HOH the last few
months! Here are some of the highlights.

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It was a magical Christmas at HOH! We are so grateful
to all that gave generously so that we could give the
girls and staff a wonderful Christmas celebration. The
festivities included decorating the house, party and gifts
for the staff, Christmas movies, cookie baking,
candlelight Christmas Eve devotion, a gala/party with
the youth group, opening all their beautiful presents on
Christmas morning, and more! It was unforgettable, and
an absolute joy to be a part of. Thank you to all that
helped to make it possible!
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This past January, HOH hosted a
Quick medical team from Boones Creek
Christian Church. Basic medical and
Numbers dental care is not an easy thing to
afford in Haiti, and many people suffer
130+ from treatable illnesses and injuries.
The team was able to provide free
Christmas
health and dental check-ups, as well as
gifts prescription medication when needed.
229 They saw and treated everything from
aches and pains, bacterial infections,
patients
tooth aches and cavities, to being able
seen at the to help diagnose, and help secure
clinic further treatment for more advanced
10 youth illnesses. The people of our community
were grateful to get this kind of care for
group free, and we feel blessed to get to
baptisms partner with BCCC. We look forward to
working alongside them again as we try
to best care for those in our
surrounding community.

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On March 31st, AHBZ's neighborhood Youth
Ministry celebrated their one year anniversary!
Started and managed by HOH's In-Country
Director, Edouard, it has grown from a small
group to an average of 60 every Sunday
afternoon. He enlisted a few faithful members to
lead alongside him, and together they teach
Bible study, encourage one another, and help
guide young men and women through their
"Our mission is to
struggles and also celebrate their victories.
proclaim the gospel all Through this ministry we have been able to
over Haiti, and we pray reach further into our community, and have had
to bring more people to the privilege of baptizing ten people into the
God." family of Christ! It has been a privilege to watch
-Edouard this ministry grow and flourish. We can't wait to
see what else is in store!

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