Blocks for EachOne BuildOne

In our Children's Village property, under a mango tree, workers are making concrete blocks to be used in the construction of EachOne BuildOne homes.  These are homes built for families that lost their homes in the earthquake.  If they own their own land and can supply help with the labor, they may qualify for one of these homes.  People from North America donate the funds for these homes.  The cost of one is between $6,000 - $8,000 US.
The block maker does two at a time.  They are set out to set for a day to harden and then they are ready for use.

Fun and Work!

We had a little prebreakfast fun this morning.....Jenna got Alex to have a cup of coffee.  This is an extremely rare occasion for Alex.  Next was the question of the day....Who has the most tanned legs?  Michelle or Alex?

Then it was off to work.  The team is giving the duplexes a finishing coat of paint.  The cabinets have been installed in the north end of the first duplex.  It is getting closer to completion and an opening date.

Martensville / Weyburn Team

We are pleased to welcome this very energetic team from Martensville, Weyburn, SK and Noah from Rocky Mountain House, AB.
The arrival of this ream is extra special as our son, Alex has joined them.  We will have lots of fun together!

Youth Conference Speakers

Along with Chris Girvin from Innisfail, AB, we have speakers for the conference from Leduc and Grande Prairie, AB.  We welcomed Pastor Ed and Pastor Travis along with a few others from their churches to check out what is happening at Haiti ARISE.

Generations Church, Grande Prairie, AB

Daystar Church, Leduc, AB

This Week.....

Our weeks are fairly full --  not just for us personally, but for all those involved at Haiti ARISE.  It is only Thursday, but so much has happened.  Here are a few pictures.....

Lots of food is being prepared for the Youth Conference
'fresh beef'

'fresh bread'

'fresh fish' - caught by Marc

Walking the new pulpit up the mountain to the Children's Church

Roof pour at the Tech School Mechanics/Welding building

Easter Sunday Celebration

We had a wonderful resurrection celebration today.  The church was full and we had lots of singing, worship and communion.  It was very special.

Children's Choir

Men's Group

Ladies Group

Welcome, Innisfail Alliance Team

This past week, we welcomed 'home' Chris & Rebecca and their daughter, Gabrielle.  Three years ago, they spent 10 months here hosting teams and teaching English.  This is the first time they have been back together and their daughter's first trip to Haiti!
Chris is now the Youth Pastor for the Innisfail Alliance Church (Alberta) and they were able to bring a couple from their church with them -- Jon & Jen.
Rebecca oversees the child sponsorship program for Haiti ARISE.  She is planning on doing updates on the sponsored children and older students and finding more kids that need sponsored.