Monday, November 17, 2008
For God So Loved Haiti
Jesus in Haiti Ministries
November 17th, 2008
For God so loved Haiti:
Betsy: Those who have been with me know the story of Mommy Tia. This wonderful Christian lady was homeless when we took her in at age 67. At first she helped with the two younger boys and worked around the house. Then she came down with cancer, had surgery 18 months ago and has had a tough time of it since. A little over a month ago, I hired a young lady named Betsy from our church to take care of Mommy Tia full time. Betsy is a sweet Christian girl who has had a tough life and even had to give up her daughter because she could not take care of her. Before Betsy came to work/live with us, she was homeless. Betsy is in her 30's. Since moving in with Mommy Tia she has done a great job caring for Mommy Tia's daily needs. In the past couple weeks she has begun to cook here and there for us and the boys just love it. We are working on her getting her daughter to come live here, with her, with us. For God so loved Betsy-
Dearson: Dearson is my 17 year old son. He is the brother of Jony and Jay. 5 years ago Dearson and Jay were basically homeless, living with different relatives since their folks died 12 years ago. Dearson was a tall gangly 12 year old, not real educated, spoke no English and very shy. He has been a perfect son, so perfect I have nicknamed him "Mr. Perfect". In 5 years he has not got in trouble ONE TIME, unless you count coming to supper 5 minutes late or forgetting to clean the counter ONCE after a meal. In the past year he has taught himself how to play a key board and even played a special number in church. He has also become one of the best with English in the house. Might I mention, you will never see Dearson without a smile. He is also an usher at church. Here is a young man who 5 years ago had no home, no education, no hope, no future, all that has changed. The potential this young man has for the Lord is unbelievable. For God so loved Dearson-
Widmark: 9 years ago at my youth group, a 15 year old gang banger showed up. He was tough and let everyone know it. The first time he came, we were sitting outside waiting for youth group to start. This tough guy tossed a rock at me to see my reaction. I picked it up and threw it back at him a little harder. He returned it a little harder and back and forth we went. I had a couple red marks on my legs that night but I had earned his respect. 3 years ago Widmark accepted Christ as his personal Savior but has never really started his spiritual walk. A few weeks ago at church he asked when I was coming to the village. I told him the following Monday I would be there. He asked if he could tag along. For the past couple months, Widmark has been by my side every time I have done ministry. He thinks of himself as my body guard. Widmark is seeing ministry first hand and slowly but surely becoming a disciple, not of Tom, but of Jesus. For God so loved Widmark-
Bebe: 8 years ago I picked up a group of kids and gave them a ride in my van. One young man began to speak to me in pretty good English. I invited him to youth group and he became a Christian, a ministry team leader and is now our Children's pastor. Bebe also opened a small restaurant near his home last month in the village of Source Matles. He had the help of one of our supporters who graciously helped him start this restaurant. Our ministry made it possible for Bebe to graduate high school and learn business in college. I and several of the boys were at Bebe's restaurant October 26th for opening night. The place was packed. Bebe has kept busy with his restaurant and working full time with with our junior church and kids clubs. Bebe is a happy, vibrant, shining example of Jesus in Haiti. For God so loved Bebe-
For God so loved Mommy Tia, Betsy, Dearson, Widmark, Bebe and all of Haiti that he sent me, and you to bring them the life changing message of Jesus Christ, to make disciples and to teach them, to reach others.
Thank you for allowing me to have the best "job" in the whole world. Sunday night during church, in the middle of a 90 minute praise and worship time, I looked around into the faces of hundreds of Haitian people, people Christ died for, people who one day will be in Heaven because of you and I faithfully giving ourselves to this mission field. I was overcome by emotion seeing Jesus in the faces of these people, seeing Jesus in Haiti. For all of these wonderful folks, thank you for giving, for loving, for praying and for being a part of what God is doing here.
Some of you have let me know that due to poor economy we all face, that you would not be able to support us anymore. I thank you for faithfully being a part of this ministry and I fully understand. I also am not worried a bit. You have heard me say many times that God has more loose change in the cushions of His couch then we will ever need. God will supply our needs like He has done for the 121 months I have been here. May God bless you as you be Jesus where you live, tominhaiti
Thank you for your support
Tom Osbeck
Executive Director
Jesus in Haiti Ministries
For Contributions
Jesus in Haiti Ministries, Inc. Suite 155 10214 Chestnut Plaza Drive Fort Wayne, IN 46814
November 17th, 2008
For God so loved Haiti:
Betsy: Those who have been with me know the story of Mommy Tia. This wonderful Christian lady was homeless when we took her in at age 67. At first she helped with the two younger boys and worked around the house. Then she came down with cancer, had surgery 18 months ago and has had a tough time of it since. A little over a month ago, I hired a young lady named Betsy from our church to take care of Mommy Tia full time. Betsy is a sweet Christian girl who has had a tough life and even had to give up her daughter because she could not take care of her. Before Betsy came to work/live with us, she was homeless. Betsy is in her 30's. Since moving in with Mommy Tia she has done a great job caring for Mommy Tia's daily needs. In the past couple weeks she has begun to cook here and there for us and the boys just love it. We are working on her getting her daughter to come live here, with her, with us. For God so loved Betsy-
Dearson: Dearson is my 17 year old son. He is the brother of Jony and Jay. 5 years ago Dearson and Jay were basically homeless, living with different relatives since their folks died 12 years ago. Dearson was a tall gangly 12 year old, not real educated, spoke no English and very shy. He has been a perfect son, so perfect I have nicknamed him "Mr. Perfect". In 5 years he has not got in trouble ONE TIME, unless you count coming to supper 5 minutes late or forgetting to clean the counter ONCE after a meal. In the past year he has taught himself how to play a key board and even played a special number in church. He has also become one of the best with English in the house. Might I mention, you will never see Dearson without a smile. He is also an usher at church. Here is a young man who 5 years ago had no home, no education, no hope, no future, all that has changed. The potential this young man has for the Lord is unbelievable. For God so loved Dearson-
Widmark: 9 years ago at my youth group, a 15 year old gang banger showed up. He was tough and let everyone know it. The first time he came, we were sitting outside waiting for youth group to start. This tough guy tossed a rock at me to see my reaction. I picked it up and threw it back at him a little harder. He returned it a little harder and back and forth we went. I had a couple red marks on my legs that night but I had earned his respect. 3 years ago Widmark accepted Christ as his personal Savior but has never really started his spiritual walk. A few weeks ago at church he asked when I was coming to the village. I told him the following Monday I would be there. He asked if he could tag along. For the past couple months, Widmark has been by my side every time I have done ministry. He thinks of himself as my body guard. Widmark is seeing ministry first hand and slowly but surely becoming a disciple, not of Tom, but of Jesus. For God so loved Widmark-
Bebe: 8 years ago I picked up a group of kids and gave them a ride in my van. One young man began to speak to me in pretty good English. I invited him to youth group and he became a Christian, a ministry team leader and is now our Children's pastor. Bebe also opened a small restaurant near his home last month in the village of Source Matles. He had the help of one of our supporters who graciously helped him start this restaurant. Our ministry made it possible for Bebe to graduate high school and learn business in college. I and several of the boys were at Bebe's restaurant October 26th for opening night. The place was packed. Bebe has kept busy with his restaurant and working full time with with our junior church and kids clubs. Bebe is a happy, vibrant, shining example of Jesus in Haiti. For God so loved Bebe-
For God so loved Mommy Tia, Betsy, Dearson, Widmark, Bebe and all of Haiti that he sent me, and you to bring them the life changing message of Jesus Christ, to make disciples and to teach them, to reach others.
Thank you for allowing me to have the best "job" in the whole world. Sunday night during church, in the middle of a 90 minute praise and worship time, I looked around into the faces of hundreds of Haitian people, people Christ died for, people who one day will be in Heaven because of you and I faithfully giving ourselves to this mission field. I was overcome by emotion seeing Jesus in the faces of these people, seeing Jesus in Haiti. For all of these wonderful folks, thank you for giving, for loving, for praying and for being a part of what God is doing here.
Some of you have let me know that due to poor economy we all face, that you would not be able to support us anymore. I thank you for faithfully being a part of this ministry and I fully understand. I also am not worried a bit. You have heard me say many times that God has more loose change in the cushions of His couch then we will ever need. God will supply our needs like He has done for the 121 months I have been here. May God bless you as you be Jesus where you live, tominhaiti
Thank you for your support
Tom Osbeck
Executive Director
Jesus in Haiti Ministries
For Contributions
Jesus in Haiti Ministries, Inc. Suite 155 10214 Chestnut Plaza Drive Fort Wayne, IN 46814
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