A Place to Sleep for Adaline | An Update from Haiti
Below, our team in Haiti shares what discipleship can look like when followers of Jesus come face-to-face with a vulnerable young mother and her baby.
Over the years,
Welcome Home Haiti employees have participated in hundreds of morning devotions and weekly Bible studies. They have been poured into, prayed over, and pointed to Jesus. Now, they are leading a community outreach program, putting their faith into action.
Meet Adaline,* a pregnant teenager with nowhere to sleep.
By the grace of God, she crossed paths with Dhym, a member of the outreach committee and a faithful husband and father with a heart for service.
Seeing Adaline’s need, Dyhm provided her with a place to sleep on his porch until he was able to share her situation with others. The outreach committee built her a bed and purchased a mattress. They sang and prayed, investing in her life and loving her like Jesus.
Top: Adaline sits on her new bed, a safe and comfortable place to sleep.
But that visit wasn’t the end of their relationship.
A few months later, Adaline delivered her son. There were complications, and he was struggling to breathe. Without medical attention, he would die, but she had no money.
So once again, the outreach committee stepped in and asked if they could pay her hospital bill. Getting the care he needed saved his life.
In Adaline’s words—
“I didn’t understand why they cared for me like they did. Now, I know the importance of following Jesus. I am thankful God put them in my life.”
Our team stands by a four-part pledge to the children we serve. The first part of the pledge affirms our commitment to teach orphaned and vulnerable children the Gospel and how to live as a follower of Jesus Christ.
Be taught the Gospel and how to live as a follower of Jesus Christ
Not want for food, clothing, medical care, or shelter
Receive a quality education to provide a foundation for their future
Experience continued love and support while transitioning into adult living
Dhym and the outreach committee continue to visit Adaline and maintain a relationship. Because they understand they are seen, known, and loved by God, they are empowered to love their neighbor as themselves.
*Name changed for protection
Pray for Haiti
- Praise God for the availability of materials and food that are allowing the team to keep building houses.
- Praise God for the employees who are sharing their faith in the community through an outreach program.
- Praise God an offsite marriage retreat is being organized to support married couples in Haiti.
- Pray for continued safety and security for our campus and employees.
- Pray for the timely and safe arrival of materials needed to install electric motors.
- Pray for clarity and wisdom in all things.
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Will you help build houses to prevent children from being orphaned in Haiti?
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