{"id":2690,"date":"2022-10-30T08:15:24","date_gmt":"2022-10-30T12:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coastalhaitimission.org\/?page_id=2690"},"modified":"2022-12-04T11:26:59","modified_gmt":"2022-12-04T16:26:59","slug":"september-october-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coastalhaitimission.org\/?page_id=2690","title":{"rendered":"September\/October 2022 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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September\/October 2022<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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POWER<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The force of the thrust of the aircraft was exhilarating as it thundered down the runway for take-off.\u00a0 Soon we would be in Miami \u2013 or not.\u00a0 Suddenly the <\/strong>velocity of movement changed and the acceleration slowed.\u00a0 One of the aircraft\u2019s engines had blown and power was reduced to one half.\u00a0 Fortunately, we had not yet passed the point of the runway where the flight could no longer be aborted. Had we passed that point the plane would either be forced to attempt an unsafe and dangerous lift off, or crash beyond the end of the runway.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We were in the Turks and Caicos islands after crossing over from Haiti.\u00a0 Most of our mission team was still in Haiti.\u00a0 Another member and myself had to return home early because of job commitments.\u00a0 And, now we would wait for twelve hours for a new plane to arrive to pick us up.\u00a0 I\u2019ve got to say that we, and the rest of the\u00a0 full load of passengers (mostly Haitians), were excited when we learned that the distant headlights spotted in the sky somewhere after midnight indeed heralded the arrival of\u00a0 our \u201crescue\u201d plane from Miami.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Power \u2013 that resource that makes the world work.\u00a0 Our homes, businesses, <\/strong>hospitals, schools, aircraft, steamships, trains, automobiles, communications, <\/strong>lighting, and even our lowly hair dryers!\u00a0 We are annoyed when our homes <\/strong>lose power during a heavy storm.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before His ascension to heaven, Jesus told His followers they would receive <\/strong>power \u2013 ability, efficiency and might \u2013 when the Holy Spirit comes upon them.<\/strong><\/p>\n

They would be His \u201cwitnesses\u201d\u00a0 (Acts 1:8 TAB).\u00a0 Not only in Jerusalem and <\/strong>Samaria, but to the \u201cvery bounds of the earth.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

A witness is one who tells what he or she has seen, heard, or both.\u00a0 In the context of a court trial, knowledge of the issue at hand has power to sway a jury.\u00a0 Let\u2019s say the defendant\u2019s lawyer calls Witness #1 to the stand and he or she gives a glowing report concerning the defendant\u2019s character.\u00a0 The jury is impressed. Then the state prosecutor calls his witness \u2013 Witness #2 \u2013 to the stand and he testifies with evidence that Witness #1 is, in actuality, a thief, a liar, and a scoundrel<\/strong><\/p>\n

The jury is convinced, and Witness #1\u2019s testimony goes up in smoke.\u00a0 Totally <\/strong>nullified and brought to naught \u2013 destroyed!<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

As witnesses of Jesus Christ we have a testimony.\u00a0 We love to tell others about all Jesus has done in our hearts and lives.\u00a0 Saved and washed in the Blood of the Lamb.\u00a0 Forgiven for our sins of the past and now we walk in newness of life.\u00a0 We want all of our loved ones to also surrender their lives to Christ if they haven\u2019t done that already.\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

We must guard our precious testimony!\u00a0 We must match our \u201cwalk\u201d with our\u00a0 \u201ctalk!\u201d\u00a0 As sons and daughters of our Most High God may we live with<\/strong><\/p>\n

integrity, loving God and loving others.\u00a0 \u201cHarmless as doves\u201d and \u201cwise as serpents.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n

May we never give cause for a Witness #2 to sabotage our witness for Christ.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cGo out in the world uncorrupted, <\/strong>a breath of fresh air in this squalid and polluted society.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provide people with a glimpse of good living and of the living God. <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Carry the light giving light into the night so I\u2019ll have good cause to be<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>proud of you on the day that Christ returns.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>
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Walking this Way with you,<\/strong><\/p>\n

Connie<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Conditions, as of October 1, 2022 in and around Cahess Haiti<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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

Good morning my brothers and sisters, especially those of you who have supported Cahess with your prayers and also, with your finances. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Recently, Haiti has been through so many unprecedented crises. The Village of Cahess is not exempt, and it has been particularly affected by the recent economic crisis. The industrial park in Caracol that employed many workers– about 4,000 of these workers have been let go, and the majority of these workers are from our village. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The price of fuel at the pump has increased tremendously. Protestors are everywhere, streets are blocked off, and no vehicles are allowed to go through. The country is locked down. <\/strong><\/p>\n

In Trou-du-Nord, which is a town near Cahess, a gallon of gasoline is $20 U.S, and it is even more expensive in Port-Au-Prince. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The country\u2019s current situation brought tears to my eyes. There are barricades erected everywhere, which makes it nearly impossible, to navigate the streets, even on foot. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Many street vendors are unable to go about their business, because they are forced to be confined to their homes, and therefore, are unable to work to earn money to feed their families.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

I stayed 4 days in Cahess, and I had countless requests for help each day.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, September 17, I had a chance to go get some money at the bank and I was able to purchase some rice and cooking oil. <\/strong><\/p>\n

I distributed the food to many people using smaller portions, in order to give food to as many families as possible. Although, it was not the ideal situation, it was a short-term solution.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ever since the inception of the lighting program in Cahess, the kerosene supply issue has been resolved for many. Nowadays, the demand for more Cyclops lights has increased, and everyone would like to have one.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since, all the streets and highways are barricaded, it is nearly impossible to get gasoline from the Port-Au-Prince area, to be distributed throughout the other areas of the country. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The industrial park has suffered directly from the gasoline supply issue as well. Since there is no gasoline, it has had to shut down many production facilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The power company NRECA, has had to stop its operations as well, because of the gasoline situation. There are power outages everywhere. It is only people with the Cyclops lights, that have light in their houses. <\/strong><\/p>\n

There is no way to communicate electronically, because there is no power to charge cell phones. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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It is a total panic in Trou-du-Nord, Cahess and the surrounding areas. Since the price of gasoline is so high, and the roads are barricaded, I cannot go back and forth between Cap-Haitian and Cahess daily. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The situation is dire. It is either that I am stuck in Cahess, or I am stuck in Cap-Haitian. At the moment, I am stuck at home, and I have been since Sunday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Written by Pastor Coty Joseph; Translated by Carl Lamour, Edited by Ken Johansson<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pastor Coty borrowed a generator for a Sunday Service (because of the power outage to the church) on one Sunday. After the church service, he invited the people to bring their phones, their Cyclop lights and Power Banks to be connected to the generator. He was able to allow the people to charge their devices for 2 hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Recent Email from Pastor Coty Dated October 24, 2022\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

For 2 months now we are living in a really bad situation in Haiti.\u00a0 Nothing is functioning in the country now. No gasoline is available at the gas stations. No school, the roads are blocked, no communication, the telephone companies are almost closed because of fuel. <\/strong><\/p>\n

My kids from the school, have only one prayer<\/em><\/strong> now, and that is to see the school open again<\/em>. <\/strong><\/span>They (the Children), know exactly at what time the food used to be ready to serve in the school. They cannot stop saying: at this time, we used to be eating at the school.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please, pray for Haiti, and also, those who can act, please act<\/u>, so something can be done<\/strong>.
\nAt least so school can reopen, for the kids to eat something.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

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\u00a0<\/strong>A Message to the Family and Friends of Coastal Haiti Mission<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

When I read the last statement in Pastor Coty\u2019s email, where he said \u201cthose<\/u><\/em> who can act, please act\u201d<\/u><\/em> I am propelled to answer his cry for help. Please notice that he is not appealing for himself, but for, as he puts it, \u201cMY KIDS\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

So, I have asked Pastor Coty to, if it is safe for himself, to purchase the food and open the school kitchen to provide the school students with the meals that they are accustomed to, on the days that they normally have classes. I have also asked Pastor Coty to limit the lunch program to the students that are part of the school. The reason for this is that the lunch program could easily get out of control if we tried to feed others than those in the actual school body.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the conditions in the Country of Haiti spiral downward, the cost to provide assistance, spirals upward. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

So, I am inviting you, The Family and Friends of CHM, to help us, to help the children in the school of Cahess, to survive in this country wide crisis.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ken Johansson, CHM Administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pastor Coty\u2019s Response<\/strong><\/p>\n

The bell is ringing and all the students come. I did not need time to gather the students at the school yard today. <\/strong><\/p>\n

I went to Cap-Haitian the day before, and I came to the village with a load of rice, oil, sardines etc… people saw me on the road. <\/strong><\/p>\n

At the Church Service in the evening, I asked for the kids to come by to see me at the school yard the next day. I don’t think that I missed even one of them. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Even parents brought their little ones. They played together and ate the meal. <\/strong><\/p>\n

I am afraid that the people won’t say that I open my school in the village, because the students are so motivated to learn, however I know how hungry these children are.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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With joy I see the kids getting food, but some people are crying, when they see the reality of misery, and the hunger in Haiti.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The food is the reason why many kids come to school. <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

I can imagine how blessed the parents felt today, knowing that their kids are finally getting fed for a day without they, themselves struggling to try to find some food for them.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you very, very much, for getting food to my people’s stomachs, which is synonymous to making many hearts joyful.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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\"\"Hungry children getting fed\u2014Thank you, thank you!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Another Message From Pastor Coty<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special school days in the village of Cahess. <\/strong><\/p>\n

No books, no notebooks,\u00a0no chalk, no pens or pencils, but we gather for a better reason:
\nA special lunch for the students. <\/strong><\/p>\n

We started this because it was so very necessary.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Helping the People to Help Themselves<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We are researching one new initiative for the people to help themselves. We will report on our findings in the next CHM Newsletter.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Due to the extreme need for food by some of the families in the Village of Cahess, Pastor Coty has had to increase the number of recipients that are provided food from this program. CHM has regularly been sending $500 each <\/strong>month for this purpose. He has requested an additional $300 each month during this crisis.
\nDue to the benevolent giving of the Family and Friends of Coastal Haiti Mission, we will be able to honor Pastor Coty\u2019s request. <\/strong><\/p>\n

We the Board of CHM say thank you, thank you, thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
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The Home Lighting Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We will report on this program in the next CHM Newsletter <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Proverbs 19: 17<\/span>
\nWhoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Numbers 6: 24-26
\nThe Lord bless you and keep you;
\nThe Lord make his face to shine on you
\nand be gracious to you;
\nThe Lord turn his face toward you
\nand give you peace<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

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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

Or For tax deductible \u201conline donations\u201d, please use our PayPal service. Also please designate how you want us to use your donation.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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, Dan, and Ken are very grateful for your sacrifice.<\/u><\/em><\/strong> Ken Johansson CHM Newsletter Editor<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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