Faith Hope Love Infant Rescue: November 2011

Friday, November 4, 2011

School Time!

Six little boys joined Rosa, Claudine and Johnny in going to the International Missions Outreach school in our neighborhood. They adore school! They love their uniforms and fancy new shoes. And lunchboxes. And backpacks! Their school costs $25 SD per month and every child already has a sponsor. God is so good to these little guys.

It took several tries to get pictures of the kids. Have you ever tried to herd cats? It's much easier than getting kids to stop for pictures!

IMO is a Christian school where the kids will learn the Bible and all about God as they learn to read and write. All of the staff are Haitian. The kids are taught in Haitian Kreyol and in French. They will learn English later. Imagine, they'll be tri-lingual in elementary school! I have to admit that they are really, really smart.

Finances

Our funding comes through Christian Light Ministries, Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida, a 501(c)(3) corporation. CLF deducts 5% for its administrative expenses, currently $420 per month for my medical insurance, and then deposits the rest in my bank account.

CLF does not raise funds for me or their other missionaries. They simply funnel donations through to us and make sure we are doing what we tell our supporters. They provide receipts and 1099s to donors. I am directly responsible for raising my own support.

The children's home here operates just like a family at home. All funds go into the pot and we meet everyone's needs from the pot. Infants, sick and malnourished children need more expensive food than healthy children and need more staff to care for them.

We need about $7500 a month for normal operating expenses, rent and other large expenses. I believe in transparency: questions are welcome.

Mail donations to Christian Light Ministries, Inc., P.O. Box 23881, Jacksonville, FL 32241-3881 or donate online at http://www.christianlightonline.com/ Make checks payable to Christian Light Ministries, Inc. Designate the donation for for "D. Pearce-Haiti".