June 2014 Ministry Update

PRAISE

• Ted was well enough to travel to VA for Operation Blessing orientation
• We've had a FANTASTIC time with family & visitors this month!
• The adoption process is underway & Syndie is SO excited!!
• She continues to blossom, thrive, bubble & beam.
• God has provided during this "gap" period in many small ways.
• New housing right across the street.
• Rebecca's brother was just here setting up the office for our first business/missions project. 
• Olivia, Rebecca, and Syndie made it through chikungunya too.
• SO far none of our visitors have gotten it.
• We had unexpected visitors who helped with the move this week!!
• Our Kreyol is becoming quite fluent at the 6 yo level.

PRAYER

• HEALTH - Rebecca & Olivia still recovering from Chikungunya virus.
• Much of the local population also dealing with after-virus effects.
• That none of our current visitors will get it!
• Rebecca, Syndie, Bethany & Sarah travel up to Hinche Saturday.
• Rebecca is the temporary in-country coordinator for Midwives for Haiti.
• Ted had a VERY challenging start with Operation Blessing - needs rest!
• Last week there were two separate armed robberies of employees on the same day.
• One of them was fatal, a shocking tragedy for the OB family as well as his own. PLEASE PRAY for the family and friends of Gerrit Heinen.
• Ted was responsible for all of the funeral arrangements, a huge ordeal.
• There have been major repercussions on OB projects & procedures.
• SAFETY...while we live peacefully here, there are many precautions to keep in place daily.
• The computer programming outsource project PILOT starts in 2 weeks!!!
• The weekend cafe project is now on HOLD.
• Olivia returned to TX & is looking for a job - pray for a great match.
• Tynan is looking for a second job - pray that he finds good options.
• Tania Grace is looking for a full time job that uses her talents better.
• We are still trying to get a meeting with the head of social services regarding Kervensley.
• Adoption paperwork details (HARDER here) & resources to come together smoothly.
• Rebecca is still looking for a mother's helper - late July & August.
• Grieving - said goodbye to our dear Australian friends who left Monday. 
• Regular reprieves from the HEAT this time of year!

SPECIFIC MINISTRY NEEDS / OPPORTUNITIES

• Financial Resources (monthly or one time gifts):

As of July 1st we will be at 100% living expense coverage thanks to Operation Blessing!

INTERNATIONAL HOPE & HERITAGE is our new ministry partner & fiscal sponsor 501(c)3 organization.

Set up either ONE-TIME or MONTHLY support of ministry projects HERE.

Click on the project designation bar, scroll down the list, choose: Orphans-Barlow Family in Haiti

ALL resources received after July 1st, ARE directly applied to specific items below or current ministry projects!

• Household Items: 

URGENT NEED - New household batteries (4-8) PROVIDED!!!!

Tires for our vehicle (4)

Solar Panels (6-8)

• Maternity Care:

Fetal heart Doppler

Portable Ultrasound

Maternity meds (pitocin, cytotec, prenatal vitamins)

• Job Creation projects:

- computer programming

White Boards

Office furniture

Solar Panels (6 - 8)

• Volunteers:

Painting

Solar installation

Encouragement & Enrichment

Business Professionals (tourism, accounting, non-profit, retail, restaurant)

IT Professionals (programming, web design)

Media Professionals (graphic design, branding, PR)

Medical Professionals:

MD, CNM, CPM, OB/GYN, RN, NP, PA, DDS

Social Worker

Child Development Specialist

Project fundraisers

Grant Writer(s)

& /or ANY of these USEFUL SKILLS to provide training in:

Crochet

Agriculture

Organization

Management

Writing

Photography

Doula/Childbirth

Newborn Care