Picturesque, simple Haitian houses dot the countryside. Pulses slow as one leaves the rush and noise of the city behind and inhales the peace of this small island nation. The level of poverty is so great that finding enough food for just one day absorbs one's strength and initiative as the desert absorbs the rain. There is no money for simple medication. Common modern conveniences such as electricity, transportation, communication systems, libraries, gyms, recreation establishments, etc, are mostly non-existent.
Christian leaders struggle with heir congregations with no respite from the burdens.
Significantly dimming and spoiling the natural loveliness of this place is a veil of poverty, hopelessness and overwhelming human need. At Zanglais, with only the sound of waves on the shoreline, and an occasional vehicle passing on the road below, one finds a refuge, a respite from the daily onslaughts of drudgery. Here, Haitian Christian leaders will enjoy, spiritual, physical and mental renewal. These rooms were started several years ago and then the project came to a halt with the drawn-out embargo of Haiti. We are very excited to think how those rooms will be used in ministry.