Local Employment
// Rachel DeTellis
New Missions has always been busy with construction. In our early years, the mission depended heavily on American workers, but also employed Haitians who were being trained.
Now, the whole work crew is Haitian...made up of nine full-time tradesmen: two masons, three carpenters, and four painters. Each one recognizes the privilege of having a job—especially for the long haul. The community is strengthened through employment—the blessing spreads far.
Roofing supplies are now available. Pictured here, the roof in Lassale is almost finished.
Two of the carpenters have worked for the mission since 1984, a painter since 1989, and the masons since 2003. With so much experience, supplies are purchased and then they can independently complete the projects.
Recently, the crew put on roofs at our locations in Masson and Bire. At present, they are finishing up a project in Lassale. It was one of the earliest schools we built and needed to be renovated. They have raised walls, put on a new roof, will install new windows and doors, and pour a new floor and sidewalk. By employing local tradesmen, work can go on even with instability in the country. But most importantly, it blesses the community. ~Rachel DeTellis
