{"id":3341,"date":"2024-10-26T08:16:04","date_gmt":"2024-10-26T12:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coastalhaitimission.org\/?page_id=3341"},"modified":"2024-10-26T08:33:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-26T12:33:35","slug":"october-2024-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coastalhaitimission.org\/?page_id=3341","title":{"rendered":"October 2024 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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


\nOctober 2024<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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–\u00a0 EVEN MORE \u2013<\/h3>\n

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\u201cGOD IS A SPIRIT (A SPIRITUAL BEING) AND THOSE<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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In SPIRIT and in TRUTH.\u00a0 What does it all mean?\u00a0 From my point of view, formed by years of observation and experience, including my own past experience, there are myriads of Christians who are worshiping our Heavenly Father in TRUTH.\u00a0 The truth of Who He is \u2013 the Uncaused First Cause \u2013 the Maker and Ruler of heaven and earth.\u00a0 We believe He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to earth to be the perfect sacrifice for our sins.\u00a0 In TRUTH we believe He was born of a virgin. We believe He is the Savior of all who call upon His Name.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s all good, but it\u2019s only half the equation.\u00a0 How about the \u201cin SPIRIT\u201d part?<\/p>\n

What does it <\/em>mean?<\/p>\n

Shortly after His burial and resurrection the disciples of Jesus were meeting behind closed doors for fear of the Jews (I mean, they crucified Jesus. Maybe they wanted to get them out of the way, too!) Suddenly Jesus appeared in the room.\u00a0 \u201cPeace to you,\u201d <\/em><\/strong>he said as He showed them the wounds in His hands and side.\u00a0 He then breathed on them saying \u201cReceive (admit) the Holy Spirit!\u201d (John 20:22 TAB)\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Now we may assume that at that time they did <\/em>indeed receive the Holy Spirit.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Forty days later while eating a meal with His disciples, He spoke to them about the things of the Kingdom of God, and told them, in effect, to \u201clighten up\u201d. There were certain things they didn\u2019t need to know, like about coming events and when they will happen.<\/p>\n

However, there was one <\/em>thing He did <\/em>want them to know. He did not <\/em>want His disciples running all over the place telling people about Him!\u00a0 Not yet.\u00a0 Told them in so many words they didn\u2019t have what it takes.\u00a0 \u201cBut,\u201d <\/em><\/strong>He went on, \u201cYou shall receive power \u2013 ability. efficiency and might when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and THEN you shall be My witnesses\u2026to the very bounds of the earth!\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>(Acts 1:8 TAB)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

But hold on! I thought they\u2019d already received the Holy Spirit. And that was before <\/em>the Day of Pentecost.\u00a0 Remember the night He appeared to them behind closed doors and he breathed on them and told them to receive (admit) the Holy Spirit?<\/p>\n

Is He saying that one can receive the Holy Spirit and yet still need the empowering <\/em>of the Spirit? Let\u2019s move to the Day of Pentecost.\u00a0 His disciples were gathered together in one place.\u00a0 And then \u2013 a sound from heaven.\u00a0 The sound of a violent tempest blast.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd they were all filled \u2013 diffused throughout their souls \u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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And all the foreigners from other towns were standing around listening to the disciples speaking of the mighty works of God in their (the foreigners) own language.<\/p>\n

Could it be that one receives the Holy Spirit when becoming a Christian, but still needs to be infused <\/em>and emersed, <\/em>and actually baptized<\/em> in the Holy Spirit?\u00a0 And if receiving the Holy Spirit was automatic when one believed, then why would the Apostle Paul ask disciples<\/em> in Ephesus if they received the Holy Spirit when they believed (Acts 19:1&2)?\u00a0 And if automatic, why would Peter and John\u00a0 be sent to believers<\/em> in Samaria to pray that they might receive the Holy Spirit?\u00a0\u00a0 (Acts 14&15)<\/p>\n

Are we missing something here?\u00a0 Just wondering.<\/p>\n

Brothers and sisters, many living the Christian life are now\u2014and have been \u2013 struggling to be \u201cgood Christians.\u201d We are trying to do<\/em> what we think we are supposed to do and trying to be <\/em>who we are supposed to be.\u00a0 Sort of like an actor on stage trying to fit into the character he is trying to portray.\u00a0 But, alas, we cannot turn ourselves into the vibrant, impassioned, loving, and authentic servants of Jesus that we want to be. Have we set aside the Holy Spirit within us as we try\u00a0 to negotiate the Christian life according to the flesh (human nature without God)?<\/p>\n

Paul told the young pastor Timothy to \u201cstir up\u201d the gift (Holy Spirit) within him. His counsel to the Galatian church was to live freely, animated<\/em> and motivated<\/em> by God\u2019s Spirit.\u201d\u00a0 (Gal. 5:16 TAB)<\/p>\n

Today, many Christians are discouraged and more attracted to the things of this world than to the things of the Kingdom of God.<\/p>\n

Something is missing.\u00a0 Something vital.<\/p>\n

I believe it is the infusion of the Holy Spirit into one\u2019s very being.\u00a0 <\/em>I think that without the empowering of the Spirit our only resource is the flesh.\u00a0 And Jesus had things to say about the \u201cflesh\u201d:\u00a0 \u201c\u2026The flesh conveys no benefit whatever \u2013<\/em><\/strong>there is no profit in in it.\u201d (John 6:63 TAB)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The culture of this world does not propagate the Gospel of Jesus Christ.\u00a0 He and we know there are legions of unholy<\/em> Spirits in this world vying for our attention \u2013vicious, hateful, jealous, and deceptive spirits.\u00a0 But fear not, the disciple John tells us that \u201cHe that is in you is greater than he that is in the world!\u201d (1 John 4:4)<\/p>\n

The presence of the Spirit of Jesus (the Holy Spirit) in our lives is indispensable. (He\u2019s the One who changes us!) Paul said if one does not have the Holy Spirit he does not belong to the Lord. (Rom.8:9 ESV)<\/p>\n

If you have not sensed the Holy Spirit working in your soul and spirit, then do business with the Lord and ask Him to \u201cfill you with His Spirit!\u201d Trust me!\u00a0 He<\/p>\n

won\u2019t give you a stone or a serpent! (Mat. 7:9&10 TAB)\u00a0 And if you have <\/em>tasted of the Holy Spirit, but since have neglected His presence, than as Paul said to Timothy; Stir up the gift (Holy Spirit) within you and keep the fire burning!<\/p>\n

Hopefully, we can all please our God by worshiping Him in SPIRIT and <\/em>TRUTH,<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2026Be baptized every one of you in the Name of<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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from your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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all that are far away [even] to as many as the Lord <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Connie<\/p>\n

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Life in the Village <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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

It was the first time in the Village of Cahess, that so many people gathered in one place, to cry out to our Lord.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our church organized a crusade this year, in an outside location, in Cahess. For 8 nights people came every night to worship and celebrate the Lord of Lords, our savior, Jesus Christ.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a result, 16 people gave their lives to Christ and many\u00a0others have been restored.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This crusade was expensive and it cost us a lot, but the results are more important than the cost.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please, keep the Church of Cahess in prayer as we are celebrating our 15th anniversary this year. On November the 24, we will have the worship service to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Church where I (Pastor Coty) serve as Pastor.<\/strong><\/p>\n

God\u00a0Bless.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

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

Years, months, weeks, and days go by, but the mission of Coastal Haiti Mission does not change. Their mission is to support the poor in Haiti,<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

especially the people in the Village of Cahess. This year again, we start one of their important works, which is to feed the school children through the program named, The School Lunch Program.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Traditionally the Haitian school children wear uniforms to attend school, which is good, because they don’t have enough clothes, to keep changing into, during the week. But getting that uniform, most of the time, is a financial challenge.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In our school, we receive the students as they are, because we consider it wrong for us to keep them out of school, when their parents don’t have enough money to provide them a uniform. We know this reality so very well, that we welcome them in our school. <\/strong><\/p>\n

We also know that for some of these students, the main reason that they come to school, is to have something to eat. And it is by God’s grace, working through you, the Family and Friends of Coastal Haiti Mission, that when they come, they are able to eat.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you to our supporters, who provide the food\u00a0.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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The Saturday Sunday School <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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

With joy the kids come every Saturday to this special class. My wife Nana is always happy to do this ministry. Of this group, some come to church and some do not, but they learn the same lessons. These kids know almost all the<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

bible stories now much better than their parents, even the parents who come to church.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

These kids sing every second Sunday at the Church. So when they come to class on Saturdays, Nana teaches them the songs they will sing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We praise God that they are not tired of coming. In fact, more are coming every week. Part of the reason that these children want to come is because they know they will receive something to eat. Thank you to all who contribute to this ministry. \u00a0You are making a big difference in the lives of these children.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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The Home Lighting Project <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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

These lights are very helpful, not only to the people in their homes, but in the church. \u00a0Tonight,<\/strong> as in many times in the past, we use one lamp in the Church while we have our bible\u00a0study. We cannot count on the state for electricity, but we do count on our lamps. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Many times when we realize that we don’t have electricity, we ask someone that lives close to the Church to let us use their lamp, which allows us to meet in the church building.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Recently we have noticed that some of the lights from the first group that we received, no longer illuminate and will need to be repaired or replaced.- People are very concerned by this because we know the importance of these lights<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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Proverbs 14: 31
\nWhoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0A prayer for you from the scripture:<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Psalms 67: 1
\nMay God be gracious to you and bless you
\nand make His face to shine upon you<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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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 $1100 to carry on the ongoing CHM ministry in Cahess. This is in addition to the cost of the School Lunch Program.<\/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

Or 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, Dan, and Ken are very grateful for your sacrifice.<\/u><\/em> Ken Johansson CHM Newsletter Editor<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0     Coastal Haiti Mission October 2024   –\u00a0 EVEN MORE \u2013   \u201cGOD IS A SPIRIT (A SPIRITUAL BEING) AND THOSE \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WHO WORSHIP HIM MUST WORSHIP HIM IN SPIRIT \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AND TRUTH (REALITY).\u00a0\u00a0 (John 4:24 TAB) \u00a0 In SPIRIT and in TRUTH.\u00a0 What does it all mean?\u00a0 From my point of view, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":30,"menu_order":884,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3341","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/coastalhaitimission.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3341","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/coastalhaitimission.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/coastalhaitimission.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coastalhaitimission.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coastalhaitimission.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3341"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/coastalhaitimission.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3341\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3376,"href":"https:\/\/coastalhaitimission.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3341\/revisions\/3376"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coastalhaitimission.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/coastalhaitimission.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3341"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}