{"id":2440,"date":"2022-01-31T11:21:01","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T16:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coastalhaitimission.org\/?page_id=2440"},"modified":"2022-12-04T11:07:36","modified_gmt":"2022-12-04T16:07:36","slug":"january-2022-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coastalhaitimission.org\/?page_id=2440","title":{"rendered":"January 2022 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Coastal Haiti Mission Newsletter<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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January 2022<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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–\u00a0 THE TURNABOUT –<\/h3>\n

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The kid was a train wreck.\u00a0 The party was over, the mother of all flings. There had been plenty of everything\u00a0 — bright lights to hide the gloom, good food to please the palate, plenty of \u201cJohn Barleycorn\u201d to chase away the blues, fancy clothes to boost the ego, lots of friends to impress; \u201cHave <\/em>another drink, boys, it\u2019s on me!\u201d<\/em> There was loud music to stun the senses, and loose women\u2026well, we won\u2019t go there, but you get the picture.\u00a0 \u201cLet the good times roll\u201d was the theme for the day.\u00a0 It was great fun while it lasted.<\/p>\n

But, it didn\u2019t last.\u00a0 When his money ran out, so did everyone else. And now there was no one to turn to.\u00a0 You see, months earlier he had asked his father for, and had received, a premature inheritance.\u00a0 He\u2019d packed his bags and left his father\u2019s house, and now he was alone in a far country.\u00a0 His inheritance? Gone.\u00a0 His \u201cfriends?\u201d Gone.\u00a0 The good times?<\/p>\n

Gone.\u00a0 And he was hungry. Oh, he was hungry!<\/p>\n

Well, as the story goes, he bagged a job feeding hogs.\u00a0 Even the corncobs he was feeding the hogs were beginning to look good.\u00a0 And then, something happened; He \u201ccame to himself.\u201d<\/em> He turned his thoughts to his father\u2019s house.\u00a0 Maybe he remembered the love and warmth he\u2019d been given there.\u00a0 Or maybe he thought of being in his father\u2019s fields under the warm summer sky, the smell of freshly-cut hay, the soft lowing of the cattle, or the loud braying of the donkeys on a star-filled night.<\/p>\n

And, did I say he was hungry?\u00a0 There was the best of food in his father\u2019s house!\u00a0 \u201cAll those farmhands working for my father sit down to three <\/em>meals a day,\u201d <\/em>he thought to himself, \u201cand here I am starving to death.\u201d\u00a0 <\/em>(Luke 15:17 The Message)<\/p>\n

He made up his mind.\u00a0 He would do it!\u00a0 He would return to his father\u2019s house.\u00a0 It was a long shot, but maybe he could be hired as a farmhand. And, right then, he headed for home.<\/p>\n

The long road home allowed him plenty of time to think and sort things out.\u00a0 Surely, he had \u201csinned against heaven and in the sight of his father.\u201d\u00a0 <\/em>(Luke 15:21a\u00a0 TAB)<\/p>\n

Anxiety filled his heart and the fear of rejection seemed to rise up in his throat as he anticipated his arrival home.\u00a0 And then he saw it.\u00a0 Way off in the distance, someone <\/em>was running toward him.\u00a0 As the figure drew nearer, his apprehension intensified.<\/p>\n

Surely it couldn\u2019t<\/em> be \u2013 it wouldn\u2019t <\/em>\u00a0be, but it was!<\/em><\/p>\n

Soon his father\u2019s arms were embracing him, and the man was kissing him fervently! (Luke 15:20b TAB)\u00a0 The boy was startled!\u00a0 \u201cI am no longer worthy <\/em>to be called your son,\u201d <\/em>he cried out.<\/p>\n

\u201cBring quickly,\u201d <\/em>his father ordered his bond servants, \u201cthe best robe \u2013 the <\/em>festive honor robe \u2013 and put it on him, and give him a ring for his hand <\/em>and sandals for his feet\u2026\u201d <\/em>(Luke 15:22 TAB)<\/p>\n

And the young man knew <\/em>he was still, without a doubt, his father\u2019s son.<\/p>\n

The father\u2019s house was full of love and joy.\u00a0 As for the food?\u00a0 \u201cBring <\/em>hither the fatted calf,\u201d <\/em>the father ordered, \u201c\u2026Let us eat and be merry! For <\/em>this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.\u201d\u00a0 <\/em>(Luke15:23-24 KJV)<\/em><\/p>\n

Within every story Jesus told, like the one above about the prodigal son, is a hidden gem.\u00a0 A wonderful truth<\/em>.\u00a0 Look closely, and you will find it \u2013 if you want to.<\/p>\n

How about you<\/em>?\u00a0 Are you in a \u201cfar country?\u201d\u00a0 Want to know the way to the Father\u2019s House?\u00a0 There\u2019s only one way.<\/p>\n

\u201cI AM THE WAY, the truth, and the life: No man cometh unto the Father\u00a0 <\/em>but by me.\u201d <\/em>(John 14:6 KJV)<\/em><\/p>\n

–\u00a0 Jesus Christ<\/p>\n

Walking this Way with you,<\/p>\n

Connie<\/p>\n

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The Children\u2019s Christmas Party<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pastor Coty Writes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not only did the children of the Village of Cahess celebrate the Christmas party, but everyone in Cahess also came to celebrate the Christmas party with the children. We had a very good time together with the children and their parents.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0More than 200 children came to this celebration.\u00a0 The number of participants in the Saturday Sunday School is typically about 100, but as the time for the\u00a0party got closer, the number of children in this ministry grew week after week. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Many children come from other villages on this special day, to celebrate with our children. By the grace of God, and the generosity of you, the supporters of CHM, we had enough gifts and food for all of them. We are very blessed.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gifts to be given to the children.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This is how it went. They call your name and then you come and pick the gift of your choice.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We did not know we would have that many people show up for the party, but we did the best we could to feed everyone.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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People everywhere. Nobody wanted to miss this day in Cahess.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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On behalf of everyone in Cahess, especially the kids and their parents, and also, Nana and I, we want to thank everyone who contributed, to make this big event a reality in the life of our village. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

God bless you all.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Pastor Coty<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n

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School Room Building Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pastor Coty Writes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step by step, our school life is changing. <\/strong><\/p>\n

We started 2 new classrooms this year, and now they are almost completed. <\/strong><\/p>\n

This will allow us not only to have all our kids meet in one school location, but we will now have 3 classrooms in good condition, in the school. These rooms are not totally complete now, but they are in good condition. <\/strong><\/p>\n

You saw our initiative in beginning construction from our own resources, and then you decided to complete these rooms for us. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you very much for your kind and generous support.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are indeed very grateful to you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pastor Coty Joseph<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"Step by step our school is improved<\/strong><\/p>\n

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School Lunch Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pastor Coty Writes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the kitchen to the classroom and from the teacher to the kids, this is the trajectory of the food that reaches the kids, every school day in Cahess. <\/strong><\/p>\n

But, as for me, I know the trajectory is way more than that. From the request of CHM, that touches the heart of God’s people, to the donations of these people<\/strong>\u00a0that purchases food for every single school day, and then to our kitchen, so that the teachers can serve the school kids each day. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Without you, who support this food program, the remaining part of this trajectory would not exist. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you, Lord. We praise you, and we thank you for your generous people. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Pastor Coty Joseph<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"You bless our children. We are very grateful.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Food for the Needy Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pastor Coty Writes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Food for the Needy Program is an absolute necessity for some of the residents in the Village of Cahess. This is just the reality of life in Haiti.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0I want to tell you about a lady whose name is Evelene Fran\u00e7ois. <\/strong><\/p>\n

She is the lady that CHM helped to put a roof on her house. At that time, she was selected to be in the Food for the Needy Program. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Evelene has 5 children in our school, and all of these 5 children, are also in our Saturday Sunday School. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Evelene and her family is an example of the great need for the work of missions in Haiti. <\/strong><\/span>There are many other people like Sister Evelene. <\/strong><\/p>\n

I always ask myself, \u201cwhat would these people do, if our mission did not exist in Cahess?\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank God for his blessing to these needy people in our village. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you CHM supporters. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Coty.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"Thank you for providing food for them!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lighting Haitian Homes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pastor Coty sent an email to Ken Johansson, <\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello brother Ken,\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

I was visiting a family that has received one of the lighting systems made up of a Cyclops light and a Solar Power Bank charger. <\/strong><\/p>\n

What I can say is that this family is very appreciative of their light. They voluntarily told me how the light makes life better for them before I could ask them about it.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You should see where this man keeps the light during the day to keep it safe. <\/strong><\/p>\n

I am glad to see that these people know the importance of the lights and are using them correctly. <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks for making life better for them and for us.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coty<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/strong>The Cyclops Light making a great difference in their home at night.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0A metal mounting plate for the magnet in the Cyclops Light.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"The sun charging the Power Bank for lighting this house at night.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The lighting equipment that was shown in the November\/December 2021 CHM Newsletter is now on its way to Cahess Haiti. <\/strong><\/p>\n

We will update you on this project when it arrives in Cahess.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are on a roll. We together, are making a major difference at night for the families in the Village of Cahess Haiti. There is still more to do!!!!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ken Johansson, Project leader <\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Micah 6: 8<\/span>
\nHe has chosen you, O mortal, what is good.<\/span>
\nAnd what does the Lord require of you?
\n<\/span><\/strong>To act justly and love mercy
\nand to walk humbly with thy God.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0A promise to you from the scripture<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Numbers 6: 24 to 26
\nThe Lord bless you and keep you;
\nThe Lord make his face to shine upon you;
\nthe Lord lift up his countenance upon you
\nand give you peace.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/strong>Thank you Family and Friends of Coastal Haiti Mission, for all that you do to help the people in Cahess, Haiti. You are making a huge difference for these people.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please remember, that CHM must continue to send our monthly commitment of $800 to carry on the ongoing CHM ministry in Cahess.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you desire to help, please send your tax deductible check to our address and tell us how you want us to use your donation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coastal Haiti Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n

C\/O Constance Goddard<\/strong><\/p>\n

3048 Spring Fancy Lane<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indian Trail, NC 28079<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Or<\/strong> For tax deductible \u201conline donations\u201d, please use our PayPal service. Also please designate how you want us to use your donation.<\/strong><\/p>\n


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May the Lord our God, who knows your heart and sees your actions, grant you great joy as you serve Him.\u00a0 Connie, Esther, Pastor Coty, Carl, and Ken are very grateful for your sacrifice.<\/u><\/em><\/strong> Ken Johansson CHM Newsletter Editor<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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