The Blessing of Hospital Births

It’s a very special thing if you happen to be in Peredo when a mama gives birth. Several of our teams have had the privilege of being on site during labor and delivery. Some praying in the waiting room for mama, baby, family, and medical staff. Some assisting our midwives. Some donning gloves, holding the hands of a mama, and wiping sweat from her brow, all while wishing desperately for knowledge of more Creole words of encouragement! All celebrate when baby enters the world!

This blog is chock full of great photos and stories! Hear more about this little guy’s birth, the unexpected blessing of the hospital on our school, and see PCH baby Widelyne as she turns one! Read: The Blessing of Hospital Births

Pray With Us

We will praise You, because you are our ‘help and [our] deliverer; O Lord.’” (Ps. 70:5)

Above all, we desire to seek and follow God’s will for the ministry of HCO. We invite you to join us in that pursuit, that all we do and say will be pleasing to Him and point everyone to Jesus! Pray With Us – May 2018. Please join us and invite friends, churches, and mission teams to pray with you!

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Pastor Oxy

If you happen to pull up to the school at Grand Bois, you will be blessed if the shortest man on the mountain, Pastor Oxy, greets you as you get out of your vehicle! Standing all of a mere 5 feet tall, if that, Oxy has been the heart and soul of the ministry in Grand Bois since its beginning. This blog and these photos are our tribute to this friend, partner, and God-loving man! Pastor Oxy

Support Children Through Your VBS: Growing Hope

Growing Hope—A Journey to Haiti is a mission emphasis curriculum that highlights what God is doing through Haitian Christian Outreach. It’s a great way to teach students about Haiti and raise funds for our children through your VBS missions moments, large or small group teaching times, student small group studies, homeschool groups, and more!

Come along with Amy, an energetic young girl who has just returned from a mission trip to Haiti with her family, as she tells about her journey to Haiti. Materials include:

5 Growing Hope Video Segments that introduce children in HCO schools
Creole phrases for your kids to learn
Supplemental Curriculum Packet
Daily activities
Additional resources
Fundraising ideas

Request the curriculum or download a free sample: Growing Hope

Teams: Surviving the Summer Heat

As we prepare for Summer 2018 teams, we wanted to update and re-share this summer gear blog. It was originally published in May 2017, but we’ve added some new tips!

Traveling to Haiti can be intimidating and exciting all at the same time. Your experience will depend your thirst for adventure, prior travel experiences, and enthusiasm for embracing new things outside your comfort zone for a week. To most Americans, Haiti almost always feels hot. When we leave the snow in February, the tropical climate is a welcome relief. But, traveling to Haiti in the summer can be downright brutal because of the stifling heat. Check out these tips and gear recommendations that can make the heat just a bit more bearable: Tips for Surviving Haiti’s Summer Heat