Haiti Medical Mission 2014

Haiti Medical Mission

April 8, 2014/0 Comments/in Frontpage Article, Images, News /by Cindy Baucom
We were able to help about 175 folks in Cite Soleil, a large slum on the outskirts of Port au Prince, Haiti. What I did not know before coming, was that it is regarded as one of the most dangerous areas in the western hemisphere. It some ways there are parallels to Kibera; raw sewage running in open canals, masses of severely impoverished living in close quarters and small dwellings dotting the streets. Maybe I have become slightly jaded, but there was not the joy and hopefulness of Kibera. Was it due to the pervading voodoo influence in the area or was it because they really are the poorest nation on earth? It is probably much more complex than that ,with so many witnessing horrible violence. Emory Wilson had invited me to come see the work they had been doing in Haiti. I told him I would pray about it, thinking I would get to see Gonaives, Haiti- where he and his wife had lived and served for many years. God had other plans and purposes for this trip! Instead, our team of seven would be running a medical clinic in the heart of Cite-Soleil slum, working alongside gang leaders, who would keep the peace and prevent a riot. Actually, it was the Lord God that protected us and set large angels to stand guard around us. People praying for our team told us that was how they prayed and I truly believe that God sent those angels out on a mission to protect us and keep us out of harms way. I am not a doctor, but in Haiti, I got to "play" one. We desperately prayed and cried out for God's direction in the treatment of multiple ailments and disease that had been eradicated in the US until the bright notion to refuse vaccinations raised it's head. So NOT a good idea folks! We saw measles, mumps, STDs, pus draining from ears, eyes and wounds and numerous other ailments! We were able to pray with many patients after treatment and had the privilege of leading a woman in the prayer for salvation. Praise God!!We were able to make many connections with people in the area and trust God to continue His work in that nation. Please pray for Emory Wilson, that God will direct his continued efforts in the nation of Haiti. They need Jesus.

Baptist Church in Matissade, Haiti where Pastor Elysio preaches

Some of our friends in Matissade

He was showing us his muscles!

Emory, Gordon , Laura Lynn and Pastor Elysio

Sorting out our medical supplies

Blood pressure check completed his exam

Box homes put in the middle of nowhere

Lonnie and Sondra were "pharmacists"

Ear check :)

Greg wrote patient symptoms down so we could help them

Emory and Apps

Greg checking our supplies

Gilnore translated for me

large slum on the outskirts of Port aitiA

School Build Brings Hope to Kibera

God gets the Glory

 People are craning their necks to see what is happening in Kibera. They pass by here every day and cannot believe what they see!  They say, “You mean that lady Monica, this is her school? She is from Kibera, how can it be? It MUST be GOD! It has to be GOD!!  This is too hard for a woman from here to build this, NO WAY!” God is being glorified here! The King of Kings and Lord of Lords is getting credit for THIS!! No human is able to do this.  

It’s a Terrible Place

Tommy Emory, from Jesup, Georgia, member at Calvary Baptist Church went to Kenya to help start our new school. Tommy told me that nothing I had told him prepared him for the reality of Kibera. It changes you, it gets in your soul, the people are melded in your heart, you see God and hear God better than you ever have before. I asked him to write a little something about his trip, this is his note:

Cindy,

While I was at Monica’s I sent my wife an e-mail that she said touched her heart in a special way. It best describes my days there. I would like to to share it with you along with some pictures of the building site:

The footing on the school was started today. Paul had a lot of men working on it. I took some pictures of Monica shoveling.

The property was nothing like I imagined.  When I looked at the area, I thought from the world’s view this would be a terrible place to build a school, but the Holy Spirit spoke to me and said from the Kingdom’s view it is the best place to build.

I went to a fellowship meeting with Emory,Monica, some of her friends, and three pastors in this area. I was really aware of the presence of the Holy Spirit.

Cindy, This school will give hope to those who desperately need to know that God loves them. The second photo was taken the day that we prayed giving thanks to God for His goodness.

Love,

Tommy

And this is my response:

Dear Tommy,

Thanks so much for sending this post! It is interesting that while I was in Kibera, the same thing happened when I first saw the land in person. I knew that the world would think it was crazy and we needed more land, but God showed me that we are ministering to children in Kibera and that is EXACTLY where we were supposed to be!!

God is good and His plans are so much better than ours.

I hope you are feeling rested. Let me know how it goes when you get to share with your church!

God bless!!

Love,

Cindy

School Build Phases

We just began construction on the new school! Phase 1 is coming to a completion. Please pray with us

and consider making a critically needed donation to begin Phase 2. PLEASE DONATE  http://bringingmiracles.com/giving/

Here is a break down of each phase and the cost:

The first phase of the foundation, ground floor walling, assembly area flooring, and ground floor

columns should be complete. ( $25,000.00- this is paid in full!!)

The phase 2 will include:

Form work for floor beams on second floor

Steel work for second floor

Floor slab

Electrical conduit for lighting

Plumbing rough-in on second floor

Interior stone work

Complete pouring columns and bearing beam on outside wall perimeter

estimate for second phase: ( $32,000.00)

Phase 3 will be the roof:

Third phase estimate ( $16,000.00)

The 4th Final Phase will include

The final wall plastering

Painting

Installation of doors

Grill work over wall openings

Septic Tank

Finish plumbing and electrical

Gutters

Fourth phase estimate ($25,000.00)

Please join to help us with meeting the needs of the extremely poor. Our Lord Jesus Christ began His

ministry by proclaiming good news to the poor! We need your help to make it happen! http://bringingmiracles.com/giving/

walls in school

school bathrooms

Monica turns ground

breaking ground

Is

 Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,because the Lord has anointed me

to proclaim good news to the poor.

He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,

to proclaim freedom for the captives

and release from darkness for the prisoners,

2 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor

Please pray for us! Please share the needs! Please invite us to come speak to your church! THANK YOU!!!

We are a 501 c 3 non profit organization and have a transparent policy to release our accounting records.

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Can I Just Hide?

Tommy Burch and Emory Wilson took a huge leap of faith as they made the decision to purchase flights and go into the heart of one of the largest slums in Africa. They had never been to Kenya and had never met Monica or any of the children at Miracle & Victory Children’s Centre. They knew they wanted to do something big for God and had a call on their lives to serve and to go and preach the gospel. As Christians, they also know that God goes ahead of you, if He sends you somewhere- He is going to be there- in fact He is already there! We serve a mighty, omnipotent, omniscient God and He is able to make the impossible happen. It is interesting to walk this faith walk. It is usually NOT how I think it will happen. I work really hard at one of the largest hospitals in the US. I work really hard at keeping up with the non profit, trying to do fundraisers, establishing a beautiful website- thanks to Connie Brown, entering non profit contests to try and raise funds, applying for grants- so far unsuccessfully. I have enough to keep me busy with the non profit full time, but I don’t have that luxury. Most of the funds come, not because of my hard work and efforts but because God touches someone and they want to give. So, should I just give up working SO hard? I really want to…it is a difficult burden to bear…oh, the children are well worth the efforts, they are made in the image of Our Creator and they need to have the gospel preached and lived out loud, so they can taste and see that God is good.

starting a good foundation

God is definitely good! Me…not so good. I fail every day because I am just a human. I fail because I don’t always have the right things to say. I fail because I have offended the very people that could possibly help. I fail because I forget things all the time. I really hope that people don’t look at me when they are deciding to give to the vulnerable. God, can I just hide in You? Can they just see beyond my failings and forgetfulness and see the joy they can give a child. They will never be repaid. They may never meet these children and receive words of praise from them or hugs from a contented, full and satisfied child.

There are people that have the ability to make a huge difference, but will they? This is a challenge to those of you who never get beyond the thought that I can do something. Go beyond just thinking about it…DO SOMETHING!!!

We need your help!

Luke 12:32-34

New International Version (NIV)

32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Current School

So excited for changes to come 

New School drawing

Our prayers are being answered and the long held hope is beginning to visualize- hallelujah! Tommy Burch and Emory Wilson fly out to Kenya January 18th. Some of you may remember Tommy from our August fundraiser. He and his wife Janis, from Jesup, Georgia had asked for prayer at the end of the worship service. They wanted to do something significant for God and wanted us to pray with them to understand exactly what God would have them do for Him. From that point, Tommy and Janis would need to fill in how the decision was finally made to go to Kenya and build the school. We believe that it is all a God connection! From the time we visited the ladies from Calvary Baptist Church last fall, God has had a plan!

Tommy and Emory will stay with Monica and her family for 2 weeks, working alongside our Kenyan contractor Paul Obiya. Please pray for everyone and for the building process. We are trusting God to strengthen, give wisdom, cultural fluidity, excellent planning, safety & provision. We know God is able to do above and beyond whatever we might ask or think on our own. The children and  teachers are completely thrilled and can't wait for the new school. Pray for them too!      Here is the architectural drawing of how the school is designed, it follows the lay of the land that we purchased last year. We have also started fundraising, our 2 man team cannot do this alone! They are working with about $25,000 that was donated by the generosity of an anonymous donor in the Georgia area. We hope to raise the necessary $75,000 to complete the structure. There are also more needs for each classroom, chairs, desks, blackboards, paper, pencils, textbooks, etc

Please check out our fundraiser site :https://www.fundraise.com/bringing-miracles-inc/school-build-in-kibera-slum   Or you can engage with us directly and save the fees involved. Thank you so much!

I have been there and seen the needs of these children. The heartache is real, the stories of incredible strength and hope in the midst of horrendous obstacles is humbling and very powerful. Jesus has plans for each child, really each person involved in the school. They have all seen their share of heartache and loss, but Jesus, through His shed blood, has bought redemption for those that receive His mercy, love and grace. They are getting a taste of His goodness and love.

We Wish You a Merry Christmas from Kibera!!

God's story is continuing here in Kibera! God is raising up people to mobilize and help build a school for these precious children. Please continue to pray for the energy, clarity and finances to be raised for the project to begin and for it to be completed in excellence. Right now, we want to focus on prayer and trusting God to see this through to completion. I trust God to touch hearts to want to be a part of glorifying God in Kibera, Kenya; by joining with us in building a school in the heart of this community. As the community sees this school they will know the love of the God who cares about the least, who loves them more than any one.

Can you be a part of this legacy to change the landscape of Kibera? To be a "city on a hill" that shines the light of His Love, His Joy & His Salvation?

Can you donate?DONATE NOW!

We cherish seeing the story of God's love being tangibly demonstrated through you. Little lives that have experienced care and nurturing through the food, clothes and gentle touch of a teacher that will walk with them in this life. 

God's story written long ago touches us now...if we choose to make Him our Lord and Savior. He sent His only Son to redeem our lives from brokenness. Let us bring our lives to Him this Christmas season, just as the wise men brought

GOLD....OUR KING

FRANKINCENSE...HIS PRESENCE

MYRRH...HIS DEATH FOR OUR NEW LIFE

MERRY CHRISTMAS & GOD'S BLESSINGS IN THE NEW YEAR