Foundations for Growth
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Foundations for Growth

Happy birthday New Missions! On January 6, 2021, we will celebrate the 38th anniversary of our ministry. Day one for New Missions started in tents down a three-mile dirt road—situated on five acres of land along the ocean in Neply/Bord-Mer, Haiti. […]

The Joy of Cooking
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The Joy of Cooking

We commonly pray, “Give us this day our daily bread.” Around the world, there is a great need for food as people struggle to survive. On January 6, 1983, our first meal in Haiti consisted of a loaf of homemade bread carried in a suitcase by missionary, Diane Vrooman. […]

A Shelter From The Storm 
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A Shelter From The Storm 

For many years, the big tent in Playa Chiquita has been a landmark in Sosua. We have had weekly church services there along with special concerts and events. However, with the windy tropical climate in the Dominican Republic, these tents do not last very long. […]

The Bire Campus
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The Bire Campus

This November, it will be 32 years since Pastor George DeTellis purchased land in Bire, Haiti, and established a church and school on the property. The original church and school were damaged in the 2010 earthquake. […]

Prayer Requests
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Prayer Requests

A new school year is exciting yet intimidating. School work can sometimes be challenging for a lot of children. Would you take some time to look over these prayer requests and pray for the children, staff, and families? […]

Haiti Schools
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Haiti Schools

This is a general summary of a typical day in the lives of our students in Haiti. However, each school may look a little different. In Haiti, school is usually a half-day. […]

School Days
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School Days

Students love attending our New Missions schools in the Dominican Republic. They love learning and making new friends. The path to education opens the door to a host of new opportunities for them. […]

Cooking with Love
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Cooking with Love

When I see the faces of Eveline Michel and Lena Lociel, our two school kitchen cooks in the village of Masson, I see a halo of an anointing on them. They partner with God and New Missions to make a miracle happen by feeding a multitude every day. […]

Caring for New Moms
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Caring for New Moms

At our health center in the Dominican Republic, we treat people from all age groups—many of whom are vulnerable patients such as the elderly, pregnant women, new moms, and children. […]

Clinic of Hope
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Clinic of Hope

Medical care has always been an important part of what New Missions provides in the communities we serve—because it is a vessel for sharing the Gospel. In the beginning, the clinic was a table under coconut trees. […]

The Gospel to All People
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The Gospel to All People

The security of the Gospel is the greatest message we can share. Jesus is still the answer for our world today. Currently, New Missions is building a new church in Flon, Haiti, and the progress has been impressive over the past several months. […]

No Laughing Matter
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No Laughing Matter

David Dean has been doing family-friendly stand-up comedy for over 30 years. He’s traveled extensively making people laugh. But there’s one subject he’s very serious about and it’s no laughing matter. He’s passionate about New Missions and the children in the Dominican Republic.

Challenge Accepted
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Challenge Accepted

All summer long, our school directors work tirelessly to plan for the next school year. This year brings more challenges as we adjust our methods of teaching to accommodate the new government requirements because of the coronavirus. […]

Christ’s Church Will Never Fail
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Christ’s Church Will Never Fail

Christ’s church will never fail. That was Pastor Yaguel Nerat’s message this past Sunday to a huge crowd at his church in Bordmer, Haiti. Old and young alike came. They raised their hands to praise and worship God.

Masson Dining Hall
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Masson Dining Hall

As a mom, I want the best for my children. Moms in Haiti are no different. Mothers may be poor and more limited in their choices, but they want to know if a school has a good reputation and if the child will receive a good education. […]

Feeding Families in the DR
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Feeding Families in the DR

Many Dominicans and Haitians living in the DR rely on jobs where they receive daily pay but have no job benefits or security. When the government instituted a lockdown due to the coronavirus, most of these people lost their jobs. […]

The Joy of Reading
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The Joy of Reading

For many children in the Dominican Republic, reading is a privilege that not everyone can enjoy. Many children may learn how to read at a very basic level but never really master it. […]

A Blessing to the Churches
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A Blessing to the Churches

My wife and I meet with our school directors and pastors on a regular basis. There are usually about forty leaders in attendance. We also distribute supplies to the schools and churches during the same time. […]

Our Response to COVID-19
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Our Response to COVID-19

During this challenging season, we want you to know we are staying steadfast in our mission to serve children and families in Haiti through our 35 churches and schools. Our mission is not changed by any virus.

Haiti Health Trainers
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Haiti Health Trainers

Our churches, schools, and clinics all impact communities in their own unique ways. No single ministry can do everything, so we are thankful for one program that is blessing people with understanding of health issues. […]