Construction Continues
// Tim DeTellis
In 1983, New Missions did not have a single building. The mission began as we camped out in tents, and our church met outdoors under a grove of coconut trees.
Our medical clinic consisted of a wooden table where the missionary nurses, Cindy and Diane, would care for families lined up early in the morning.
From concrete work to building roofs, our team of construction workers is comprised of local Haitians. Since 1983, New Missions has been under construction and this infrastructure helps communities grow stronger.
Currently, we have two churches being built—one in Vieux Court and the other in Chateau, Haiti. Two school kitchens are also being built—one in downtown Leogane and the other up in the mountains at our church and school in Tom Gateau, Haiti.
Join us in continuing construction as we build more churches and schools. Learn more at newmissions.org/projects.
Construction has a two-way benefit for our mission. First, construction provides jobs to Haitians and Dominicans. We rely on local craftsman and construction workers to complete everything from site preparation to concrete and block, plus building roof trusses and final painting. The second benefit is the infrastructure for the communities we serve. We are helping to build stronger communities.
Progress is a sign of provision for our students as the infrastructure of this new kitchen will feed 395 students daily.
Similar to some supply chain shortages and increased costs that builders are experiencing in the United States, we have experienced the same overseas. Currently, our greatest delay is finding the enamel white metal roofing we use for all our buildings. Thank you for your giving and support of our current projects. ~Tim DeTellis
