The Violence Continues:
“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.” (Genesis 50:20). These are the words that come to mind as the unrest continues to climb in Haiti. Every day I hear of more shootings, killings, or kidnappings. Much of the police force is trying to take control, but they are often outnumbered. While it would be easy to become discouraged, we know that God knows the situation in Haiti. The violence will end, and a new door will be opened. Please take the time to pray for Haiti, the church in Haiti, our students, and our teachers at the International School of Theology. (IST)
IST Attacked the Second Time:
The gangs have entered the property of IST for the second time. This time they ransacked the building and took the solar system, generator, and anything that could be sold for a few dollars. While this is heartbreaking, it is for this reason that we are in Haiti. We strive to train preachers and teachers of God’s word. Perhaps one day, the ones who took the items from IST will give their life to Christ. When the fighting stops and we can return to the campus, we will replace the items taken. The gangs will not prevent the training of preachers and teachers of God’s word.
IST Continues to Reach the Lost:
The problems in Haiti yet, the students and teachers continue to risk their lives to study and teach the word of God. Some students must travel long distances to reach their Bible classes. There are days when the violence worsens, the roads are blocked, and some students cannot attend class. We have had to move the students a few times for safety reasons. We wish we could use the campus, but at this time, there is not a safe road to the campus. The students and the teachers continue to find ways to reach the lost. Almost every day, I receive pictures of souls being baptized into the body of Christ. Because of the trouble, some students (present and past) have started working in the smaller villages. The work they are doing has resulted in six new congregations being planted. To God be the glory, but we are also thankful to have men willing to preach the word. Pray for their continued success.
Larry Waymire