News and Blog
An update from Haiti
Pete and Carol Verhey and Harold and Twlya Van Wyk spent a week in Haiti at the beginning of July. Read their reflections on their week.
Mobility Worldwide: Week in Review
Pete and Carol Verhey and Harold and Twlya Van Wyk spent a week in Haiti at the beginning of July. Read their reflections on their week.
The People WILL Endure
Christi Gabhart writes about the Haitian people and how they will endure after the recent tragedy, the assassination of the Haitian president.
Devotions from Pastor Wilna: Jesus’ Words on the Cross
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 4 of Pastor Wilna’s devotions about Jesus’ words on the cross.
Special Update: President Jovenel Moïse Assassinated
Image courtesy of CBS News found at this link.July 7, 2021 This morning, we woke to the news that around 1:00 AM, President Jovenel Moise was assassinated in his home. First Lady Martine was shot and is in the hospital. This was a planned attack by a well-armed group...
Northwestern – Beauty in Haiti
Emma De Groot (fourth from the left) is a junior at Northwestern College majoring in Public Relations. She will be in Haiti with Many Hands for a total of three weeks. Emma has been to Haiti three other times but this is her first time with Many Hands. To read the...
Fresno-Goat Land and Goudes
Lily Skelley and Psalm Wright are a part of the team from Fresno Bible Church currently serving on Many Hands' campus in Haiti. This is the first trip to Haiti for both girls. As they are rounding out their time in Haiti, both look back at the experiences they had...
Fresno-Survival without Amazon Prime
Casey Wright is one of the team members of Fresno Bible Church currently serving on Many Hands' campus in Haiti. This is his second trip to Haiti and he has an interesting perspective to share. To read the previous blog from this group click here Where I come...
Fresno: A motherly connection
Emily Marrison is the "team mom" for the group from Fresno Bible Church. . She will help manage her team while they participate in tasks in different departments at the Many Hands for Haiti campus. Fresno Bible Church has sent teams to Many Hands for Haiti before,...
Devotions from Pastor Wilna: Jesus’s prayer
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 3 of Pastor Wilna’s devotions about living in freedom every day.
Northwestern – A New Perspective of Worship
Emma Konrad is a senior in high school and is joining Emily Van Gent and the group of interns from Northwestern College. She will also help with tasks in different departments at the Many Hands for Haiti campus. After high school, Emma plans to be a private music...
Northwestern – Culture Shock
A group of students from Northwestern College are joining us in Haiti for a few weeks to help with tasks in different departments. As they spend time in country they will each take turn writing blogs to update on their experiences. Alayna Bakke is writing the first...
Devotions from Pastor Wilna: Living in Freedom
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 3 of Pastor Wilna’s devotions about living in freedom every day.
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?'”