Be Strong and Courageous

The following is a reflection by Kara Zimmerman, a member of the Sully, IA team visiting Gonaives, Haiti, on January 12-17. This was Kara’s first trip to Haiti. Ever since I can remember, I have had a love for little kids and babies. Playing with them, caring...
Tears

Tears

The following is a reflection by Darla Burch, a member of the team visiting Gonaives, Haiti, on January 18-25. This was Darla’s second trip to Haiti and first with MH4H. Sitting beneath the small tree-like, crudely nailed trusses, in the over-crowded,...
Carrying Your Candle

Carrying Your Candle

A little over a year ago, the Pella Christian School of Pignon was a vision that had yet to be discovered (Click here to see vision video). Now, that vision has become reality with a school standing where barren ground was before. Ezeckias (Zeke) Nicholas, MH4H...
A Different Kind of Christmas

A Different Kind of Christmas

Growing up as a child in the U.S., I knew what to expect on Christmas  Day – a lot of presents. I was a good boy, so Santa granted me all my wishes. Today, I am in a different world, culture and group of people. Their wishes are different! Where I am at today...
Reality Check

Reality Check

Pastor Dave Burling of Memorial Lutheran Church of Neveda, IA, reflects upon his trip with MH4H to Gonaives, Haiti. This was written upon his return. I was walking the hallway of the church, head down, spirit wrapped up in thought.  My pastoral duties demanded my...