{"id":3547,"date":"2025-05-22T16:50:39","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T20:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coastalhaitimission.org\/?page_id=3547"},"modified":"2025-05-23T09:17:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T13:17:43","slug":"april-may-2025-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coastalhaitimission.org\/?page_id=3547","title":{"rendered":"April\/May 2025 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Coastal Haiti Mission<\/strong><\/h2>\n


\n<\/strong>April & May 2025 <\/strong><\/h2>\n

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–\u00a0 WHAT\u2019S NEXT \u2013 Coming Down?\u00a0 –<\/h3>\n

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It was worse than we thought.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cThe way of the wicked is deep darkness;\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Prov. 4:19 ESV)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

We didn\u2019t know how bad it was because we weren\u2019t there.\u00a0 I\u2019m speaking of early man living upon the earth.\u00a0\u00a0 Wickedness abounded.<\/p>\n

Every thought and intention of man was evil.\u00a0 The world and every living being in it must be destroyed.\u00a0 And except for selected animals and one human family \u2013 Noah\u2019s \u2013 it was.<\/p>\n

And life on earth began again.\u00a0 And, again, mankind was corrupted.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhere there is no [wise, intelligent] guidance,<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0the people fall [and go off course like a ship<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0without a helm\u2026\u201d\u00a0 (Prov. 11:14 TAB)<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The \u201cship\u201d (world) was out of control.<\/p>\n

The gods flourished.<\/p>\n

Adam\u2019s race was scandalous, malicious, deplorable, egregious. dreadful, and worshippers of false gods.\u00a0 Child sacrifices were not uncommon.\u00a0 Unloving parents would hand over their innocent children to pagan priests who would drop them into a raging fire pit.\u00a0 The parents believed their \u201cbribe\u201d to the gods would set them up for prosperity, resources and fruitful farms.<\/p>\n

O.K., I know.\u00a0 Tough stuff.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn generations past He [God] permitted all <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 the nations to walk in their own ways;\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0(Acts 14:16 TAB)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

But hang on, dear Reader, something was coming.\u00a0 His name was Moses.\u00a0 At the bidding of the Hebrew God, he and Brother Aaron would, in spite of threatening skies hurling forth thunder and lightning bolts, make the treacherous climb to\u00a0 the top of Mt. Sinai to meet with the Israel\u2019s God.\u00a0 No one else was allowed to accompany them \u201clest He [God] break out against them\u201d <\/em><\/strong>because of their wickedness and disobedience.\u00a0 \u00a0(Ex.19:24b KJV)\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>(Is God really that stern?) Think \u201cflood.\u201d<\/p>\n

Imagine the brothers meeting El Shaddai (God Almighty) at the top of the mountain!\u00a0 It must have been in one sense terrifying.\u00a0 While there, God gave Moses a list of Ten Commandments to bring back to the people, the first being:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u201cThou shalt have no other gods before\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>Me.\u201d\u00a0 (Ex.20:3)<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

If followed, they (the Ten Commandants) would lead the people into peace and prosperity.\u00a0 It took a while, but the nation of Israel was changed forever.<\/p>\n

But wait, there\u2019s more to come.<\/p>\n

Smoke from the small olive-wood-fueled fires scattered throughout the town of Bethlehem blended with the detectable odor of animal dung and urine laid down on the dusty road.\u00a0 The town swelled beyond its capacity to house its many visitors from all over the region who had come to register their Roman citizenship in response to a decree from Caeser Agustus.<\/p>\n

What was about to happen would be missed by most of the people there in the small Judean town that night.\u00a0 They didn\u2019t know the bright star overhead was an Announcement, they didn\u2019t know the moaning\u2019s they\u2019d heard from a woman in the throes of giving birth inside a stable they\u2019d passed were bringing forth a King.\u00a0 They didn\u2019t know that night there were shepherds praising God with angels on a hillside nearby, and they didn\u2019t know they were treading on Holy ground.\u00a0 They didn\u2019t know this child was not a son of Adam \u2013 He was the Son of God.\u00a0 His Name was Jesus.<\/p>\n

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It was thirty years before the Lord Jesus began His ministry and began preaching the Gospel.\u00a0 The advent of the Gospel changed our world.\u00a0 It began at Jerusalem, travelled through the Middle East, and exploded throughout Europe.\u00a0 As you know. eventually it was brought to all eastern and western countries, including our own by faithful and dedicated missionaries.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u201cThe people who sat in darkness have seen a great light\u2026\u201d <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(Mat 4:16a)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

God\u2019s Word was on the loose!\u00a0 Dramatic changes appeared throughout society. The status of women was raised, and children were to be respected. New parameters were set regarding morality in response of the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Ten Commandments.\u00a0 We have so much to be thankful for.\u00a0 We have no idea of the benefits we all have received simply because we were born into a Christian nation.<\/p>\n

Well, it was <\/em>one.<\/p>\n

I write this with deep concern.\u00a0 The United States is now regarded by many as being Post Christian.\u00a0 Our history is being discredited and locked away.\u00a0 Our forefathers, disparaged.\u00a0 If things continue like this our children and grandchildren may not even know the name of\u00a0 \u201cGeorge Washington.\u201d And then there are those who would relish taking the Name of our God and His Son Jesus Christ out of our national vocabulary forever.<\/p>\n

If the foundation crumbles the nation will fall.\u00a0 Let us prepare ourselves for whatever is coming.\u00a0 Build spiritual muscle by reading the Bible and praying.\u00a0 Attend church.\u00a0 It is necessary for us to avail ourselves of the comfort and love of the brethren.\u00a0\u00a0 Let us be dispensers of love and kindness.\u00a0 And let us always remember that our Lord has promised to never leave or forsake us!<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u201c\u2026He who lives in you is greater (mightier) than he who<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

is in the world.\u00a0 (1 John 4:4b TAB)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Connie<\/p>\n

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

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

The Bible itself asks us to give as much as we have received. In this sense, we also learn that if we know something useful to others and do not share it with them, we are considered selfish. For all these reasons, my wife, Rosena Joseph, decided several years ago to help the children of Cahess. She shares her knowledge with them, teaching them how to live well with one another, as the Bible instructs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This class has borne much fruit because everyone in the village can testify to its impact. They speak of how the children in the “Club des Enfants” receive a good education and upbringing. The first beneficiaries of Miss Nana’s work are the children’s parents, because the children learn how to speak and interact with them\u2014something parents themselves should be teaching. The second beneficiaries are the children, who receive great recognition both at home and in the community. And finally, the third beneficiary is society as a whole, because these children will not pose a threat to society in the future.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We receive monthly aid from Coastal Haiti Mission to purchase small treats that encourage the children to attend. Each week, they receive something during class\u2014not only as motivation but also as an assurance that they will have at least something to eat. It is far too easy for a child to go an entire day without eating anything at all.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this sense, once again, I want to remind all the supporters of this program, <\/strong>that every small gesture you make, has a significant impact.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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\"\"Your Investment is Providing Excellent Returns.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

If someone were to ask how the school is doing, I would answer: The school is doing well because, by the grace of God, we are accomplishing even more than what we promised.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The work of Coastal Haiti Mission in the Village of Cahess is a transformative effort that brings significant change not only to many lives but also to society. The presence of this school in the area is a great thing. In Haiti, schools are often described as places that provide the “bread” of education but not daily sustenance. Initially, we shared this same idea\u2014to provide the “bread” of education\u2014but through God’s grace and the servants He placed in our path, we have been able to do both.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every morning, nearly the entire village is represented in the school because almost every family has at least one student enrolled. If only you could be present at the school each morning, you would truly understand how much the people in this area are blessed through this mission. A teacher provides the “bread” of education, and the kitchen provides daily sustenance\u2014all thanks to those who support this work.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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\"\"Your Investment is Providing Excellent Returns <\/strong><\/p>\n

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This is a Game <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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

This is a game.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0I am introducing four girls who are members of the church in Cahess, and are who shown in the photo below. Among these four women, there is one mother and three of her children. I am asking you to find out who the mother is, and, among the three children shown, who is the first, second, and fourth. I specify that the three children were not born one after the other\u2014there is a boy in the family. Here\u2019s how it is: the first is a girl, the second is a girl, the third is a boy, and the fourth is a girl. Here are the names of the four women in the photo, from left to right: Nathalie \u2013 Gamanie \u2013 Nadege \u2013 Katianna.\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Good luck!\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>The answer is located at the end of the newsletter. It is the very last item. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

These days, almost all Haitians living in rural areas are filled with great hope because mango season is almost upon us. All day long, people look up and say in their hearts, “We lift our eyes upward and reflect on when our deliverance will come,” because when it’s mango season, it’s not just a fruit people eat for dessert, but a means to fight hunger. In this sense, “looking up” means looking at the mango trees. When mango season comes, it significantly reduces hunger. In about a month, mangos will be everywhere, and people will breathe a huge sigh of relief regarding food insecurity. Here are some things that happen when mangos are in season:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Those who own mango trees are happy because they can sell the mangos and earn some money.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Many young women and men start trading mangos\u2014those who don\u2019t own mango trees buy mangos from others and then sell them in places like Trou-du-Nord or Cap-Ha\u00eftien.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Motorcycle taxi drivers benefit from transporting mango vendors, which helps them make money more easily.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Parents worry less about food for their households because everyone is eating mangos\u2014if there is nothing else at home, they can still get by.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Children whose parents have mango trees enjoy inviting other kids without trees to share mangos with them.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For all these reasons and many more, people in the village of Cahess can hardly wait to see the mangos start ripening.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    So, the arrival of mango season brings both economic opportunities and a sense of communal sharing. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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    \"\"A great relief for a hungry people!! <\/strong><\/p>\n

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    The Trees are beginning to Bear Fruit <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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

    The fruit trees we bought are doing wonderfully! Some have already started bearing fruit, like lemons and passion fruits. Other trees are thriving as well.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    In these photos, there is a pomegranate tree, a soursop tree, and passion fruit growing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    This is truly a beautiful sight\u2014something very encouraging.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \"\"Pomegranate Tree <\/strong><\/p>\n

    \"\"Soursop Tree <\/strong><\/p>\n

    \"\"Passion Fruit Tree<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    The Drought Resistant Garden Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    The Solidarity Gardeners by Kathy Kangas, Program Leader<\/strong><\/p>\n

    I would like you to meet, Nelte Pierre.\u00a0 She is one of the Solidarity Gardeners.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00a0She grows eggplant, spinach and peppers.\u00a0 After harvesting, she shares, sells and uses these vegetables for her own use.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    She also has a Lemon tree and Orange tree.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The garden has changed her life as she is no longer dependent on the market for these items.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Nelte, who is pictured in the photos below, would like to say Thank You, for helping the people in Cahess with their Gardens.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Kathy Kangas<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Whoever is generous to the poor, lends to the Lord<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0and he will repay him for his deed.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Proverbs 19:17<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

    \u00a0Numbers 6: 24 to 26 NLT<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    24.\u2018May the Lord bless you
    \nand keep you<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    25. May the Lord smile on you<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 And be gracious unto you<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    26. May the Lord show you his favor<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 And give you peace\u2019<\/em><\/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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    Answer to the game: <\/strong><\/p>\n

    Number 1 is the oldest daughter, Nathalie .<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Number 2 is the next oldest daughter, Gamanie.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Number 3 is the mother, Nadege.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Number 4 is the 4th<\/sup> child and the youngest daughter, Katianna. (the third child is a son)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Coastal Haiti Mission April & May 2025   –\u00a0 WHAT\u2019S NEXT \u2013 Coming Down?\u00a0 –   It was worse than we thought. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cThe way of the wicked is deep darkness;\u2026\u201d \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Prov. 4:19 ESV) We didn\u2019t know how bad it was because we weren\u2019t there.\u00a0 I\u2019m speaking of early man living upon the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":30,"menu_order":878,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3547","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/coastalhaitimission.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3547","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=3547"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/coastalhaitimission.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3547\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3593,"href":"https:\/\/coastalhaitimission.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3547\/revisions\/3593"}],"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=3547"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}