M.O.M.MISSIONS IN HAITIPRISCILLA YANG

INTRO

I will be going to Port-au-Prince, Haiti through the missionary group Messengers of Mercy (M.O.M.) for a period of 6 months

[more information on M.O.M.: mommercy.org]

There will be three long-term missionaries (3 months +) stationed at the mission center there, myself included, and groups of short-term missionaries coming in and out of Haiti

BACKGROUND: PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI

Port-au-Prince is the capital, and the largest city of HaitiThe city is about 13.92 sq mi, and is populated by 3.7 million people (though hard to say due to the rapid growth of the slums on the hills above the city)

BACKGROUND:PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITIHaiti was colonized by France (actually, it was colonized by Saint-Domingue, which was a colony of France)

On a side note, Haiti has an extensive history being occupied or colonized by various nations

In 1804, Haiti finally became its own independent nation

National languages: Haitian Creole, French

Government: Semi-presidential system, Unitary State, Republic

Estimated 80% of population live in poverty

Haiti is one of the most densely populated * least developed countries in the Western Hemisphere

The earthquake in 2010 and the 2010-11 cholera outbreak leaves Haiti (especially Port-au-Prince) in ruins

GOALS

M.O.M.’s goals:

M.O.M. is an equipping mission, meaning that our goal is to encourage and equip the people with God-given talents to serve rather than just send out help where it is needed. In the case of Haiti, we are looking to rebuild communities, and empower the people with a sustainable lifestyle re-founded on God.

Personal goals:

To love. Love. And Love even more. I am striving to love the people of Haiti, my fellow missionaries, and our God in the best and worst of times. I hope to be used by God as an instrument for His grand vision and great works. I hope to let go of myself, and grow in God more.

PLAN OF ACTIONBiblical Community Development (BCD)

-Preschool teaching (using Montessori curriculum)

-English school: The curriculum is already written by the ETI (English Teaching Institute) and now Haiti is just in need of teachers

-Computer school: there are several places where teachers are needed, one being at an IT Center in the Haitian College, and another at the mission

center

-Orphanage: M.O.M. is working with three Haitian orphanages with total of 100 children. These orphanages provide food, shelter, and clothing but no education. We want to change that and give them an opportunity to learn!

-Many other ministries such as Art

Microfinance/Micro-Entrepreneur Ministry

-Micro-recharged Battery System: Recharging lamp, cell USV, etc. This is a great microenterprise resource and is being used very successfully in Uganda.

PLAN OF ACTION CONT.E3Empower and MED/MF Ministry

-Sawyer Point One Water Filter:

The Water Filter is easy to carry and filters up to 540 gallons of water a day, free from bacteria, amoeba and parasites.

-Premium Solar Lantern: The lantern comes with a solar panel for recharging and provides 4 levels of brightness with an LED lasting 50,000 hours.

-Solar cooker: No electricity needed or charcoal (saves trees from being cut down which also helps prevent FLOODING) and keeps the environment cleaner which Haiti desperately needs -Through Networking with N Computing Inc: Used computers are refurbished and upgraded at low cost to be used on the mission field

Ministry in the Fields

-Sing praise

-Intercede

-Prayer walk

-Share the Gospel

-Pray for the people

-Love one another

-Love the Haitians

PRAYER REQUESTSDear God, we ask that you…

Prepare the hearts of all the missionaries, so that we may come humbled, not judging, and ready to serve and love purely

Prepare the hearts of the Haitians that we will meet. That the Holy Spirit convicts them and that they turn to You not for their own benefit but because they are so in awe of You

Please lend us your wisdom, so that we may prepare our minds and hearts for Haiti NOW. Let us be curious and respectful of Haiti and its own culture, and let us be diligent in learning about Haiti– especially Creole

Please teach us lessons now so that we know how to react later

Please inspire the congregation, friends, and family members to support our mission continuously whether by financial means or by prayer. Please unite us, and please let us HELP HAITI together

Please help us be BOLD and COURAGEOUS in Your Name. Let us not loose focus on the most important aim in our lives

In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen

FINANCIAL GOALS

600 + 100 + 250 (6) = $2200

Flight +

Money for supplies (i.e. teaching supplies) +

Rent (6 months) =

$2200

A steep goal. But regardless of if it is reached or not, any contribution will be greatly appreciated.