News and Blog
Joy in the Midst of Hardship
Melissa Kauk has been spending time in Haiti with her husband, Mark. In her blog, she reflects on the places she has seen JOY in Haiti.
Brand Team – Music & Mountains
Read reflections from Jenny Soreheim and Nolan Brand on their week spent in Haiti.
Brand Team – God is The Only Way
How do you transform a community? The one and only way is through God.
Brand Team – Heartbreak & Joy
The Brand team has been in Haiti for 72 hours and has experienced both heartbreak and joy. In today’s blog, read Summer Brand describe this tension.
Brand Team – New Experiences
Read entries from Abbie Brand and Riley Sorheim on their experiences the first few days in Haiti.
Devotions from Pastor Wilna: Life in Jesus
Pastor Wilna Pierre, a Chaplain on our team in Haiti, has written a series of short devotions to encourage those who support our ministry. Today read week 2 of Pastor Wilna’s devotions about life in Jesus.
Seeds of Hope
Mark Kauk writes about his time in Haiti and the ways he has seen flourishing activities amidst difficulties. Mark has seen and heard how God has planted these seeds of hope weeks, months, and years ago.
Devotions from Pastor Wilna: Adoration
Pastor Wilna Pierre, a Chaplain on our team in Haiti, has written a series of short devotions to encourage those who support our ministry. We are blessed to be led by her! Take a few minutes to read today’s devotion about adoration. Devotions were translated by Denise Dent.
The Power of the MP3
MP3 players used to be a thing of the past, but in Haiti, they are the tool of the future. Read this update from Pastor Lumanes about the power of MP3 players in advancing the gospel.
May 1st in Haiti
May 1st in Haiti is a day of celebration for agronomy & labor in Haiti. Christi Gabhart writes about what the celebration looked like at the Many Hands campus.
Jon Pedersen Joins Many Hands Team
Pedersen will develop the organization’s HR strategy, creating talent acquisition and development strategies for the entire organization.
Body Language
In life’s hardest moments we don’t always have to use words. A kind touch, a prayer, a song, and a smile go a long way, even when you don’t have the words to say.
What Can You Live Without?
What are some of the things you cannot live without? I think there are a few things that are completely necessary to live.
He Can Handle It
No one seemed surprised by our news. “We knew you’d end up serving there sooner or later!” was what we heard from many people. I guess they knew something we didn’t…
Really Good…Really Hard!!!
Darryl & Shelly De Ruiter have completed their commitment of serving in Haiti. Click here to read their final update as they say goodbye and thank you to so many.
Last but One
Darryl & Shelly are wrapping up their time of service in Haiti soon. Read about ever changing travel plans and about what’s next for them after Haiti in this month’s update.
Christi Gabhart – The Art of Sacrificial Giving
Christi Gabhart shares short stories demonstrating what it means to love like Jesus. Each testimony is an unique expression of friendship and gratitude.
Steadfast in 2020 – Year-End Report
Tim Brand, CEO, gives an end-of-year update on what we achieved in 2020, and a glimpse of what is to come…
Role Reversal!!!!
Darryl & Shelly share their recent experiences and observations of how things of yesterday look different today as well as how things today might look different in the future. Read more here.
IMPACT Trip Update – Tim Brand, CEO
An update on US travel restrictions to Haiti, and how Many Hands for Haiti is responding to the current situation.
Making It Count!
“It” is ultimately about God and his work and purpose in the world. Read about Darryl & Shelly’s most recent experiences and participation in this kingdom work in this month’s Karios blog.
Christi Gabhart – God Has A Plan
“God continues to amaze his followers with His goodness and the comfort He brings…”
Here We “Grow” Again!
Darryl & Shelly De Ruiter continue their work in Haiti and in this blog post share about much “growth” that they are experiencing and witnessing, personally and with MH4H. Read about it here.
Christi Gabhart – A Testimony of Hope
“Wait for God. Wait with Hope. Hope now; hope always! Psalm 131:3”
Unchanging Changes!
Darryl & Shelly have been back in Haiti for a little over a month. Read about what they’ve encountered, the work they are doing, and the things that they are learning.
Christi Gabhart – Fulfilling a Promise
“When the kids go back to school in August, there will be no food for them, unless God provides a different way…We have to do something”
Return of the “jedi.”
Darryl & Shelly De Ruiter have returned to Haiti and are settling back into rhythms and routines (and the Creole language and Haitian culture). Read about what things look like in Haiti as well as what they have been doing since they got back.
Micah Aurand – An Unexpected Gift
“I found myself sitting on a grass airstrip seeking shade under the belly of a Douglas DC-3”
Gabhart’s – Triumph Because of God’s Love
“If you ask a Haitian how they are doing…You will hear responses such as, GREAT!, Good, Not too bad, or a shrug of the shoulders along with “Bondye konnen”, which means, GOD KNOWS.”
Gabhart’s – Humbly Received
“THE TIME HAS NOW COME …inviting us to return to humbly serve as we know we are called to do.”
Elince – Equipped to Lead in His Community
God has transformed Elince’s life, his family, and his marriage. Elince says God pulled him and his family from a bad road. “We’re not going back there. We can only go forward.”
Serving Through the Crisis
As things have become increasingly difficult with COVID-19 and economic downturns…we need to be the body of Christ now more than ever for each other.
The Nelson Twins – A Strong Foundation to Grow
“Mathias knows the foundation that is set today will shape his daughters’ lives tomorrow and, as their father, he takes his responsibility very seriously.”
Power to the Parents – Partnering for the Future
“’…we can educate people and we can feed people but what about sustainability? What about [the parents] being able to supply for their family and being able to take care of themselves?’”
Elvie’s Story – The Rallying Cry
“Elvie treasures her new independence giving thanks to God for His grace on her life.”
The Wooden Jungle
“Though the children had never seen such a game before they quickly mastered it. With a soft smile
Damingka asked, ‘Are they really making more games like that for us?'”
Liz Clarke – This Is Love In Action
“I once heard someone challenge a group of young people with this question: ‘How can we use physical hunger to impact spiritual hunger?'”
Unprecedented!
Darryl and Shelly are back in the States and experiencing life in never before experienced ways. Read about what they have been up to and how they are continuing to serve the people of Haiti from afar.
Many Hands Thrift Opening Clive Location
This store opening couldn’t come at a more needed time for our communities, both locally and abroad…When you walk into this store, we want you to know that you are valued, not just as a customer, but as a person…
Micah Aurand – God In the Unpredictability
“He is God in unpredictable times and will bring us through unpredictable times…Pause. Reflect. See what the Lord would say to you in this moment of tension.”
Christi Gabhart – Choose FAITH Over Fear
“Choose FAITH over fear…Don’t make the angel ask you, ‘What part of – fear not – are you not understanding?”
Update on Coronavirus in Haiti
An update on coronavirus in Haiti, and how Many Hands for Haiti is responding to the current situation.
Kraal Team – The Perfect Plan
“… through it all God has a perfect plan and the worst thing we could do is question His wisdom…”
Kraal Team – Community
The Kraal team writes about their experience in Haiti and a word they feel sums up their time there so far, community.
Cumberland University – Leadership Class
“What can you say about leadership to people who are already so much stronger than any of us?”
Cumberland – Inspiring Individuals
“We were provided opportunities to work alongside inspiring nurses that will impact our practice in the United States for a lifetime by keeping the idea of community close to heart and igniting our passion to fulfill our dreams of nursing.”
Update on Travel to Haiti
An update on US travel restrictions to Haiti, and how Many Hands for Haiti is responding to the current situation.
Denise Dent – The Keys
“Tom was handed the keys…we looked at each other and said, ‘What have we gotten ourselves in to?'”
Cumberland University – Nurses and Sexual Health Education
“As everyone shook hands, you could hear the laughter when they found glitter on their hands that had been passed around.”
Sunnybrook – Worthy of Love
“One by one, we can…remind them that they’re fearfully and wonderfully made and they’re worthy of this beautiful love that our Father in heaven so freely gives to us. “