Contrast

The last few days I got to sit in on the inner workings of the ministry of UCI.  This organization has a unique structure in that all day to day decisions of the ministry is made by a local Haitian Board and accountability to vision and financial stewardship is handled by an American Board.  In this way, the ministry reflects the needs and wants of the Haitian people, while at the same time, makes sure the help that many all over the world send is used according to the highest standards of accountability.  Though Brittany didn’t sit in on all the meetings between these two boards, she did get a peek at the administrative part of being a missionary which is extensive.

We left the coast today.  As you can see it is beautiful.  The problem is that Haiti is in such shambles not only from the earthquake, but because of the depth of poverty that most folks don’t want to vacation here.  The potential is there, but it is unrealized. 

After about a three hour drive we arrived at UCI.  The country views were beautiful, but they are tempered by the homes all along the way that look like they are barely standing, as well as many people who sit idly because there is little work to support one self.  Most Haitians live on less than $2.00 a day.  There is hope though, and that is why we are here.  Tomorrow, I will start some vocational training for pastors who have had none.  Brittany will start her day at the UCI school which now feeds and educates hundreds of students.  In the afternoon, the plan is for her to visit a nutrition center that is in its very beginning stages.  She will see firsthand what it was like before JeanJean and Kristie Mompremier arrived as missionaries and brought hope to a hopeless people.

Please continue to pray!  

Joel King