Friends of Haiti,

Just as summer arrived, it seems it is gone…or most of it. Some of the schools in Haiti went through the third week of June and now they are already preparing to open for the new school year.

Mya and KimberlyWe want to introduce you to one of the students in our system. Mya is a girl some of you will remember or know. We met Mya a little over 14 years ago, when she was just three or four days old. She was one of two girls born to a Mother who died shortly after giving birth. The other girl died at six weeks old. The woman who is pictured brought Mya to our clinic, and said she would care for her but would need some help.

Our oldest son Joe, was the youth pastor at a church in Macon, Missouri, and they began giving a monthly offering for her. When he moved to Wentzville, the youth there started helping her and continue giving each month. To say youth groups have made a difference in her life is very much an understatement. We have no idea what would have happened to her if not for them helping.
The ministry has provided for her health care but the youth groups have supplied everything else, including, one time, paying their rent for a year ($300).

Mya is a beautiful 14-year-old girl, born just weeks before two of our granddaughters, so her birth date is very easy to remember, Each time we see her, we think of them and can’t wait for next summer when they will meet.

You too have helped Mya in your giving to the schools, feeding program, vitamins, or general giving. It has all helped children like Mya and now Kimberly (pictured with them) and countless others to grow into healthy young men and women. We and they can never thank you enough for all you do.

Serving HIM together,

Steve and Terry