Baptism in Concrab
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Baptism in Concrab

It is wonderful seeing new Christians being faithful to our Lord and Savior by following through with believer’s baptism. We had a beautiful water baptism festival with all of our churches in the month of April at our church in Concrab. […]

A Class to Remember 
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A Class to Remember 

Although classes started and will finish virtually this year, the class of 2021 wanted to experience as many of the traditions as possible. During the first week of class, they contacted the school director, Keyla Mercado, to ask about having a lanzamiento celebration. […]

New Missions High School
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New Missions High School

A few days ago, I interviewed one of our high school students, Jean Kendy Lambert. Before me was a young man—intelligent, respectful, and with the light of Jesus in his eyes! I felt blessed to be talking with him, and realized that each student like him is a fulfillment of our vision for the high school. […]

Orphaned But Not Alone
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Orphaned But Not Alone

Who doesn’t love a story with a happy ending? Meet my 16-year-old friend, George Jean (who has been sponsored by Jeffrey and Amy Vardis since 2014). George lived in a predominantly poor Haitian community, Redemption Village. Work, money, and food were always scarce. […]

Let the Children Come
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Let the Children Come

In Matthew 19, when children started to run to Jesus, the disciples stopped them. When Jesus saw this, He rebuked His disciples and told them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” […]

We Love Pastors
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We Love Pastors

Looking closely at our mission, you will find a group of pastors scattered across 35 campuses in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Pastor Guy Fontaine oversees our pastors in Haiti and has worked with us since 1984. […]

Pressing On! 
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Pressing On! 

In January, the leadership in the DR decided to start a youth Bible class for the teenagers from our churches and communities. We started the classes to give our youth an opportunity to connect with other Christian youth and to teach Biblical principles that will help them grow in their faith. […]

A Generous Life
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A Generous Life

In Haiti, it is with great joy that we celebrate Pastor Mario’s 20th anniversary at our Signeau campus, and Pastor Yaguel’s 10th anniversary at our Neply/Bord-Mer campus! […]

Shoeboxes in the Classroom
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Shoeboxes in the Classroom

“If only my sponsor could see me now…I’m giving out shoebox gifts to the kids in my classroom!” That’s exactly what Nadege Leriche, a graduate from the class of 2006, was thinking. She reflects upon being sponsored as a child herself. Now, she is the gift giver!

A Shining Example
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A Shining Example

Esdras Jules’ success can be attributed to some key things. He grew up with a godly mother and then decided to follow Christ himself. He was blessed with a good mind to excel in school and has always been a hard worker. Although he had these advantages, he also had many challenges. […]

Saved by God
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Saved by God

John Bosio Castillo started coming to Colegio Nueva Vida in seventh grade. When he was 16 years old he accepted Christ one day in his church. A year later, he was riding on the back of a motorbike and was hit by an SUV. […]

Raising New Generations for the Lord
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Raising New Generations for the Lord

Junior and Alourd began attending the Vieux-Court church in 2015 as unbelievers. After hearing the Gospel they decided to become followers of Jesus, and at a later date they were baptized. […]

Family on Mission
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Family on Mission

If you’ve gone on a mission trip in recent years, you’ve probably met Jean Marc Fontaine. You can’t miss his big smile and warm personality. His passion for his faith, his family, and his country is contagious. He attended New Missions schools and now works full-time for our ministry in Haiti. And if you had been on a mission trip in the early days, you were probably picked up at the airport by Jean Marc’s father, Pastor Guy Fontaine. […]

Milestones in Education
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Milestones in Education

There are three important milestones for students in Haitian schools that we like to celebrate each year: kindergarten, sixth, and grade 13. Completion of these grade levels says something very important in an impoverished nation. […]

Time to Shine
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Time to Shine

The Leaders for Christ group began close to three years ago in our high school at Colegio Nueva Vida. When classes moved online last March, we were no longer able to meet in person. […]

The Power of Worship
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The Power of Worship

The history of the Haitian people is one of slavery and bondage due to Voodooism. God led my parents to start a mission in a very dark location where Voodoo was all around us. […]

Equipped to Serve Better
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Equipped to Serve Better

On October 25, 2020, our Bible college, The Royal Caribbean Institute, had its graduation several months late because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the 13 graduates, two are former New Missions students—Shequer Marc and Jackson Saint Lot. […]

A Graduation Celebration
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A Graduation Celebration

No doubt everyone reading this article has had to cancel or change plans this year due to the pandemic. Our students here in the DR are no exception; classes moved online in March and will continue online at least until January. […]

Called by God
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Called by God

Being a pastor requires a special calling by God. Each of our pastors in the DR has very different talents and abilities, and God uses each one of them for His glory. […]

Changed Lives
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Changed Lives

Back in the early 90s, I remember attending church at what we now call the Leogane-Guillaume campus. The building was a rickety shelter with a dirt floor, and there were just a few who attended. […]