Kobonal Mission News
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You Did It Again!
In September the Kobonal Mission in Haiti was blessed with $3,184.37 from our green envelope collection. As you know, our money goes toward building houses. Here is a recent story:
Answered Prayers for Parents of 11 Haitian Children
Wesner Joseph and his wife, Vergilla, raised 11 children in a small mud home. The conditions were terrible, so the hardworking parents were always fearful about their children’s health and well-being.“It was so hard; we had to repair the house every time it rained. Sometimes we used to go to the neighbor’s house, and sometimes we used to stay awake because we couldn’t sleep,” he said. “We always had mud in the house. The children used to be sick. We spent a lot of money at the hospital.” Wesner was also sick, so it was a constant struggle for him to support his family. The house was also infested with vermin, making the unhygienic conditions even worse.
Life is very different for Wesner’s family now, and they praise God for the transformation that has taken place. Their new house is a literal answer to prayer — a welcome blessing Wesner never expected. “The new house changed my life because I feel well now,” he said.
Wesner’s family has been impacted by the other programs at the Mission as well. They have received a significant amount of material and spiritual support, including a microenterprise loan that allowed the family to purchase animals. This has produced income and opened the door to a brighter future for them all.
“Now I feel like I live; the Mission is God’s gift,” he said. “I ask God that he helps the Mission and protects the members.”
