Her Story Behind Her Song
Sandy….we loved her angelic singing in our October Newsletter/Blog. This month we’re privileged to learn about her life’s journey and why the words she sings are straight from her heart. Sandy is a vibrant 21-year-old with a beautiful story of God’s faithfulness. She grew up as an only child and had the rare blessing of […]
Worship During National Turmoil
Why is this time of worship and community significant this Wednesday afternoon on October 16, 2019 in Jacmel Haiti?…Because it’s like a war-zone just outside the building. The nation of Haiti is gripped by violent protests to oust the current President due to government corruption, embezzlement of public funds (Petrocaribe funds) and rising inflation. Although […]
Eye Witness Accounts of God’s Power
Summer Day Camp Through Jean Carlo’s Eyes “I bless the name of the Lord for a wonderful week. the Lord has done extraordinary things in our midst, things that we would never have hoped for, but He has made them. All Glory to God. He powerfully manifested his power in the midst of Lavi Reyel. […]
Staff Spotlight on Jonil Noel Fils
A “Q&A” Session with Jonil – Discover his Passions, his Favorite English Word and Why.. “I am a Christian, single man, and I grew up in the city of Jacmel. I have worked for CIDM for almost two years as a high school bible teacher. “ Jonil Q How did you receive Christ in your life? […]
Summer Day Camp & Freedom for the Demon Possessed
CIDM finished the month of July with our 2nd annual Summer Camp. Activities included worship, prayer, bible studies, games, fellowship, lunch, vocational and life skills and fun from 9am to 4pm for 5 consecutive days. Every day over 100 youth attended. Many Youth Freed From Demonic Possession More important than skills or fun, God was […]
PRINCIPALS FOR PRINCIPLES
In May our CIDM staff and leadership team hosted our first Principal Appreciation Dinner for the high school principals in the Jacmel area. Our purpose was to thank them for partnering with us as they allow CIDM to teach Bible classes in their schools. Even though many of the principals are not Christians, we are […]
She Met Jesus in Her High School Classroom
Q: How has your life changed since accepting Christ into your life? A: Since accepting Christ, attending Lavi Reyel and learning biblical truths, my thoughts, behaviors, and desires have changed. I no longer want to go with my friends to clubs doing things I know would be dishonoring to my Lord. I’ve learned that my […]
New Life In A Day
CIDM recently sponsored our annual Day of Discipleship event. Because you faithfully give, we treated over 320 eager Haitian youth and young adults to a jam-packed day of worship, biblical teaching, games, swimming, fellowship, food, fun, testimonies, skits and round-trip bus transportation. Breakfast and lunch were served (they enjoyed more food during these 2 meals […]
Joel and His Unexpected Call
During our Day of Discipleship event, we had a group of singers and musicians who led the youth in worship. While most of these youth are part of our weekly worship team at Lavi Reyel (New Discipleship Bible study), a few were guest musicians just for the event. Joel Michel, a Christian young man who […]
CIDM 2019 Verse of the Year and Staff’s Most Cherished Bible Verses
CIDM 2019 Verse of the Year: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 Delpha: “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you” 1 Peter 5:6 Brisso: “Commit […]