Trinity Reform Church Travels to PIgnon .
Submitted by Grant Willits~
A total of ten people traveled to Pignon. The trip was organized
by Trinity Reformed Church in Orange City, Iowa. Of the ten
people that went, 9 were affiliated with Northwestern College,
a small private college in Orange City. The ten people traveling
were Grant Willits, Jeff Barker, Daniel Barker, Allison Dunkelberger,
MacKenzie Small, Kara Nonnemacher, Michael Simmelink, Andrea
Andersen, Mark Mineart, and Samantha Kleinsasser.
This is the third time Trinity has sent groups to Haiti.
Our church supports two different mininstries--
United Christians International (UCI) and Many Hands for Haiti.
Our overarching goals for our trips to to develop ongoing
relationships with the Haitian people while supporting
our ministries any way we are able.
We flew commercial from Omaha, Nebraska into Orlando, Florida.
We then received shuttle service from Acadiana to Fort Pierce,
where we stayed at a Sleep Inn and flew with MFI the next morning.
The travel went absolutely splendid. The people at MFI and Acadiana
were superb in their customer service and relation. The way back
was a little more of an adventure, as Tropical Storm Emily prevented
MFI from flying into Haiti! We ended up staying two extra days,
which really became an immense blessing as our group felt like we
got to work totally on God's time schedule. MFI and Acadiana were
again very supportive through trying to return us to Iowa.
We stayed in the Minnesota House while we were in Pignon.
The lodging was superb, almost too nice! It felt like we were
on vacation at times. The service staff were exceptional, too.
Larry Modale came down to help oversee our projects. Our
group really came to love and appreciate Larry. Larry is a
phenomenal man and I am grateful for having known him a
nd worked with him while in Haiti together. Your provision
of towels and bedding was especially appreciated.
Our group was scheduled to stay in Pignon from Monday,
August 1st-Thursday, August 4th. FORTUNATELY, Tropical
Storm Emily kept us in Pignon a couple of extra days.
What a blessings to have the extra days, particularly since
we were down there with Larry! Larry was great in keeping
our group in tune with God and our mission while we were there.
He also helped calm our nerves, as he has been stranded in Haiti
"many times." While we were in Pignon, we completed some
painting in the hospital, made a bookshelf for the hospital, visited
the Campbell’s orphanage, played the locals in a game of basketball,
sang in the hospital, distributed Bibles along with some other
basic toiletries, prayed for patients, toured the various hospital
entities (farm, school, and well), and were able distribute some
food to a family in need. We felt blessed to remain in Haiti for
a couple extra days, as we felt God had more for us to see,
experience, and do. During those extra days a member of our
team responded to a call to go down to Haiti for an extended
period of time next summer; we helped get a sick and dying boy
to the hospital; we distributed Bibles written in French to patients
in the hospital; we go to hear challenging words from Larry; and
we got to hand over a box of Kids Against Hunger food to a hungry
family. As previously stated, this was our church’s third trip to Pignon
and we are excited to return next summer!
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Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Pignon Cholera update
Dear All,
Up today August 17, 2011 CTC
( Cholera Treatment Center) at the Hospital Bienfaisance De Pignon:
Total patients Received :4,490patients
Total hospitalised today: 7 patients
Total discharged: 4,453patients
Total deceased : 30 patients
Up today August 17, 2011 CTC
( Cholera Treatment Center) at the Hospital Bienfaisance De Pignon:
Total patients Received :4,490patients
Total hospitalised today: 7 patients
Total discharged: 4,453patients
Total deceased : 30 patients
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Nikkel's spend 2 years in Pignon
Missionaries Return Home from Pignon! Thanks for your Help!
Jarred and Stacy Nikkel along with their two children have lived
and served in Pignon for 2 years. They were sponsored by the
Many Hands for Haiti group from Pella, Iowa and Community Coalition
for Haiti of Vienna, Virginia. We are very thankful for their service.
They have been a great asset to the program and we appreciate their
dedication and contributions!
Partners meeting information
Discussions from the June Summit Meeting
The Promise for Haiti Partner's meeting met on
June 25-26 in Bloomington, MN. There were 18
people in attendance. Many thoughts and reports were
presented along with prayers to drive the missions
forward into the future. Below is a brief overview
of the reports:
Hospital de Bienfaisance-Dr. Guy reported that
when the hospital started it was only 7%
self- sustaining and it is now 44% self-sustaining.
The growth and performance of this hospital is
outstanding and continues to grow. 36,831 patients
were seen in the year 2010.There are 259 employees
who work at the hospital. The patient visits include dental
patients,surgeries, lab tests,baby deliveries, HIV testing
and treatment, cholera patients and many other services tha
t are performed at the hospital. During this first half of
the year Hospital Operating expenses have increased due
to cholera, the economy, and inflation. Therefore, funding
from donations and many other resources are so vital to
the life of this hospital.
Cholera-Sanitation,water, and waste disposal
are contributing factors to the cholera epidemic.
Heavy rains cause tremendous problems with
spreading the illness. The Ministry of Health is
currently working on this problem. The average
patient load is from 5-18 people per week.
Biomedics Program-Houston Haiti Recover
Initiative is developing a program in Pignon
to help upgrade the medical care with medical
teams and biomedical repair and training. Through
the help of Rotarians they will teach, train, and repair equipment.
Maternity House-The goal is to build, train, equip,
and hire employees. This building, which is not totally
completed, is separate from the hospital and will be used
to help maternity patients. Due to the Cholera crisis, this
building is used as an overflow area for the cholera patients.
This program needs more funding to staff and supply
equipment needed to operate this area.
Farm Program-At present, the Mango Project has
it own manager. There is one worker on the farm and
one who has been sent to school. The direction for
this program is for it to become self sustaining in
growing, packaging, marketing and exporting this delicious fruit.
Haitian Advanced Scholarship Program-Two new students
(one nursing and one medical student) will be joining
the program this Fall. This program provides education
and training to students. When they graduate, they will
give two years of service to the hospital for each yea
r of graduate school training that they received.
Dental Clinic-Dr. Jim Birong has developed an
impressive Dental Insurance program. With his
direction, this clinic has provided dental care for
many. A new dentist, Dr. Wesley Joseph who is
the first dentist from Pignon, is now working at
the clinic. He will start doing bridge work soon.
New equipment will be coming to help with this
and other procedures. All children who attend t
he CBP schools receive free dental checkups.
Septic System-Larry Madole and Herb Sikkink
are directing the Septic system Project. Digging
trenches and installing pipes will help with this
system but this is only a "band-aid" approach.
his sanitation project is a huge task and is rapidly
becoming one that we cannot keep maintaining.
We need to completely replace this aging system.
This system is a vital component to our hospital.
Urgent help is needed!!
Wash House Project-Future plans are to
build a house on an existing slab and install
2 washing machines, a hot water heater if
needed, public restrooms, and showers.
This is essential with the cholera epidemic.
Haitian Education Literary Program-The HELP
program oversees the operation of 9 schools.
In 2010-11 school year there were 1,052
cholarship recipients through the financial
help of sponsors. Currently there are 566
sponsors. They are currently receiving
money for the 2011-12 school year. To
date 2.069 students have been sponsored.
One can see how many lives in Pignon
have been touched through by the dedication
and hard work of many volunteers, staff workers,
board members, and prayers.These reports just
touch the surface about the wonderful programs
and projects that are performed through Promise
For Haiti, Inc. All of this would not be possible without
you and the giving spirit of others. Our intentions are
to continue to grow and prosper in the years to come!!
The Promise for Haiti Partner's meeting met on
June 25-26 in Bloomington, MN. There were 18
people in attendance. Many thoughts and reports were
presented along with prayers to drive the missions
forward into the future. Below is a brief overview
of the reports:
Hospital de Bienfaisance-Dr. Guy reported that
when the hospital started it was only 7%
self- sustaining and it is now 44% self-sustaining.
The growth and performance of this hospital is
outstanding and continues to grow. 36,831 patients
were seen in the year 2010.There are 259 employees
who work at the hospital. The patient visits include dental
patients,surgeries, lab tests,baby deliveries, HIV testing
and treatment, cholera patients and many other services tha
t are performed at the hospital. During this first half of
the year Hospital Operating expenses have increased due
to cholera, the economy, and inflation. Therefore, funding
from donations and many other resources are so vital to
the life of this hospital.
Cholera-Sanitation,water, and waste disposal
are contributing factors to the cholera epidemic.
Heavy rains cause tremendous problems with
spreading the illness. The Ministry of Health is
currently working on this problem. The average
patient load is from 5-18 people per week.
Biomedics Program-Houston Haiti Recover
Initiative is developing a program in Pignon
to help upgrade the medical care with medical
teams and biomedical repair and training. Through
the help of Rotarians they will teach, train, and repair equipment.
Maternity House-The goal is to build, train, equip,
and hire employees. This building, which is not totally
completed, is separate from the hospital and will be used
to help maternity patients. Due to the Cholera crisis, this
building is used as an overflow area for the cholera patients.
This program needs more funding to staff and supply
equipment needed to operate this area.
Farm Program-At present, the Mango Project has
it own manager. There is one worker on the farm and
one who has been sent to school. The direction for
this program is for it to become self sustaining in
growing, packaging, marketing and exporting this delicious fruit.
Haitian Advanced Scholarship Program-Two new students
(one nursing and one medical student) will be joining
the program this Fall. This program provides education
and training to students. When they graduate, they will
give two years of service to the hospital for each yea
r of graduate school training that they received.
Dental Clinic-Dr. Jim Birong has developed an
impressive Dental Insurance program. With his
direction, this clinic has provided dental care for
many. A new dentist, Dr. Wesley Joseph who is
the first dentist from Pignon, is now working at
the clinic. He will start doing bridge work soon.
New equipment will be coming to help with this
and other procedures. All children who attend t
he CBP schools receive free dental checkups.
Septic System-Larry Madole and Herb Sikkink
are directing the Septic system Project. Digging
trenches and installing pipes will help with this
system but this is only a "band-aid" approach.
his sanitation project is a huge task and is rapidly
becoming one that we cannot keep maintaining.
We need to completely replace this aging system.
This system is a vital component to our hospital.
Urgent help is needed!!
Wash House Project-Future plans are to
build a house on an existing slab and install
2 washing machines, a hot water heater if
needed, public restrooms, and showers.
This is essential with the cholera epidemic.
Haitian Education Literary Program-The HELP
program oversees the operation of 9 schools.
In 2010-11 school year there were 1,052
cholarship recipients through the financial
help of sponsors. Currently there are 566
sponsors. They are currently receiving
money for the 2011-12 school year. To
date 2.069 students have been sponsored.
One can see how many lives in Pignon
have been touched through by the dedication
and hard work of many volunteers, staff workers,
board members, and prayers.These reports just
touch the surface about the wonderful programs
and projects that are performed through Promise
For Haiti, Inc. All of this would not be possible without
you and the giving spirit of others. Our intentions are
to continue to grow and prosper in the years to come!!
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Pignon Cholera update
The cholera epidemic continues to be a major
problem. Please continue to keep
Pignon and the people of Haiti in your
Thoughts and prayers
Dear All,
Up today July 21 ,2011 CTC( Cholera Traitment Center)
at the Hospital Bienfaisance De Pignon:
Total patients Received :4,329 patients
Total hospitalised today: 48 patients
Total discharged: 4,253 patients
Total deceased : 28 patients
problem. Please continue to keep
Pignon and the people of Haiti in your
Thoughts and prayers
Dear All,
Up today July 21 ,2011 CTC( Cholera Traitment Center)
at the Hospital Bienfaisance De Pignon:
Total patients Received :4,329 patients
Total hospitalised today: 48 patients
Total discharged: 4,253 patients
Total deceased : 28 patients
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