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St. Jacques de Majeur

On February 12, 2014November 5, 2017 By Team's In HaitiIn 2014 St. Jacques de Majeur introductionLeave a comment

Lisa Ringler: This is our last night in Haiti after a most adventurous journey which lead us to New York (after missing a flight out of Chicago), getting to Port-au-Prince a day late. We ended at our potential mission sight around 9:00 at night after traveling around 100 miles from the capitol to St. Jacques …

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Our Lady of Consolation Team has Arrived

On February 8, 2014November 5, 2017 By Team's In HaitiIn 2014 St. Jacques de Majeur introductionLeave a comment

The parish of Our Lady of Consolation from Rockford, MI has finally arrived in Haiti after months of planning. Their trip started Thursday with a cancelled flight from Grand Rapids. They ended up making it to New York where they spent the night. On Friday their flight went from New York directly to Port au …

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John-Luc Richmond ~ Haiti trip is coming to an end. Will be leaving in a few hours. I am very glad that I decided to come on this trip. Learning about another country and culture was very eye opening, and it helped to put a lot of things into perspective. Also was able to meet some great people. CC kids are not so bad after all. Trip was 10/10 would recommend.

Clare Hart ~ Bonjour, Bonsoir, Allo, Sahk passe, napboule, These are just a few words that we have learned from our new friends. So far on this trip, we have been tossed around pickup trucks, gone to a Mass in a language we don’t understand, and covered ourselves in mud. Honestly the opportunity to come on this trip has truly given me a whole new perspective and outlook on life, as well as teaching me all about how the Haitians live and with that they are teaching me gratitude. I have also had to envelope myself in spf 110. I have found the most joy in the children; they are so kind and pure of heart. Even with the language barrier I feel that all of the kids here on the trip have connected so well with all the inhabitants of Seguin. With the culture barrier we still continue to struggle to understand all the dialogue, but the best way to unite anyone under any circumstance is through smiling. On our 8hr car ride, we traveled all the way through the rocky mountain terrain and city. The crowded streets were filled with curious, nervous staring pedestrians. However as soon as I waved and smiled, their faces lit up with happiness. I believe that God is shown through each and every person here. In church they are so devout and faithful, and to see them give what little they have to the church is a prime example of how they reflect Christ See more blogs at www.haitineedsyou.com #haitineedyou

Haiti Trip - Lisa Schichtel ~ As I reflect on the last week, I realize the varying emotions I have felt each day. The first couple of days here were truly overwhelming for me. The conditions are beyond belief for any person in this day and age. No family should be forced to live this way. As the week went on I realized how much we have in common…the love parents have for their children, the willingness of a parent to make hard choices so their child has a better life, and most importantly the love we share in our Faith. The people of Seguin find so much joy and comfort in their Faith. I can only imagine their Faith comforts them in times of despair, just as it does us when we are hurting. I have come to realize the people in this village have what is truly important. Yes, the work here will be ongoing to bring help and opportunity for future generations, but spreading the truth of Jesus is the most important work we can do here. I am so proud of the group we had this year. These kids showed the love of Jesus in everything they did. The work was hard but they were always ready to give 110%. They would go without to share food with the village kids. There was rarely down time from the children, but there was always love and compassion shown…even from the stoic sober boys! I think we are all going home with a better appreciation and maybe even some guilt for the comforts we enjoy. I know I have learned the difference between a need and a want. I will definitely be back some day. God Bless these people; I will continue to pray for all of them. See more blogs at: www.haitineedsyou.com

Erin Mangan in Haiti ~ I am so sad to be leaving Haiti today. It has been such a blessing to be able to come here for the past three years. Meeting these amazing and gracious people has been the best experience of my life. The people here have so little, but are the most humble, kind, and beautiful people I have ever met. I hope to come back and see the people in Seguin again. I love this trip so much, and I am so thankful for this experience.

Maggie Schichtel ~ I was really nervous before I went on this trip. I wasn’t really sure what to expect. Being here in Haiti for only a week has showed me so much more of this world. I really don’t want to leave; even leaving Seguin was really hard. Yesterday when we went to the orphanage I talked to a woman who told me I would be back, and I said I hope so. She told me I would be back because when you come here to Haiti, you leave pieces of your heart, and you’ll have to come back for it. I really do hope that someday I do come back. I will miss everything here; the culture, the views, and especially the people. Read more student blogs at www.haitineedsyou.com #haitineedsyou

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