While in Haiti in late January and early February, Norma's daughter Sherry interviewed me regarding the earthquake which had happened just 3 weeks prior. In the hectic pace of things following the earthquake, I had totally forgotten about the interview until browsing the Joy House website a couple of weeks ago. After watching the video, I realized it captured not only my thoughts and feelings related to the disaster, but also one of the many aftershocks. The video can be viewed at:
http://joyhousephotos.shutterfly.com/318
Thanks to all who have given toward building transitional homes. To date, enough funds have been received to build 11 structures. If you have been thinking about giving toward this cause and have not yet done so, I encourage you to make a donation as soon as possible. We will continue building these homes every time a team goes to Haiti and we have funds available. Joe has returned home from Haiti this weekend and we will get an update on the progress made the past week. The goal was to build the remaining 9 homes.
(note to readers, I will get an update as soon as possible out on the actual number of homes we have received funds for and built)
John Rodgers
About JoyHouse
- Haiti JoyHouse
- JoyHouse began in 1996 when we saw a tremendous need in Haiti. Children that reach a certain age are sent out of the orphanges onto the streets. We started with 12 boys. We took them in and provided for their physical needs, sent them to school and began to minister to each child’s spiritual needs. Now, JoyHouse Ministries has a mission center that serves as headquarters for the church started by the ministry, as well as the mission teams. We currently serve four area churches and two orphanages. We are working to spread the Gospel of Jesus in Haiti. Our goal is to help support and encourage ministries in the area. With your help, we plan to do even more!
JoyHouse
Gressier, Haiti
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