Faith for a New Beginning
Each time our local leaders host Kleb Manman, our directors intentionally invite mothers who are hurting, those carrying heavy loads, silently hoping for someone to notice. And every time, God meets us there.
Birthdays are routinely celebrated at Kleb Manman, a simple act of joy that reminds each mother how seen and loved she is. At one of our most recent gatherings, a mother shared that her birthday was the day they were all meeting- same as one of our directors, Madame Roselaure and asked for prayer. Right as Madame Roselaure went to pray for her, she said, “I want to know Jesus on my birthday.” Without hesitation Madame Roselaure smiled and said, “It is a great day to do that!”
In that moment,on her birthday, she gave her life to Christ. Her biological birthday now serves as the day she was born again- washed of her sins and now proudly wears not just the title of mother, but a daughter of the King!
In a time when darkness looms over so much of Haiti, we are watching mothers cling to hope like never before. Kleb Manman isn’t just a program, it’s a lifeline. And God is using it to remind these women that even in the hardest of seasons, they are not alone. There is still joy, healing, and hope.
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Densia’s Story
Esterline’s story began in a place of deep fear and uncertainty. His mom was very sick, and their family had already spent everything they had trying to help her; going from place to place, even to a voodoo doctor, hoping something would work. But nothing changed. She was still just as sick, and they were left with no money and no answers. In the middle of dealing with his mother’s illness and his own desperation for her to get better, Esterline cried out to God. “If you save my mom,” he prayed, “I will follow you for the rest of my life.” Not long after, he asked his small group leader and their village champion to come to his home and pray. As they stood together and lifted up his mom, something powerful happened. Not just physically, but spiritually. In that moment, she chose to put her trust in Jesus.And things began to change. Day by day, her health started to improve… until she was completely healed. But the story doesn’t stop there. Esterline remembered the promise he made. He went to the village champion and said, “I need Jesus. I remember my promise to God.” And he chose to follow Him. Now, instead of fear filling their home, there is joy. Instead of searching for answers, they have found hope. Together, they go to church. Together, they worship. What started as desperation turned into a story of healing.
March was packed, and we can’t wait to tell you about it! Over the course of the month of March, 361 team members came alongside the work in the Dominican Republic, helping serve 1,535 people through medical care and reaching 746 more through Strategic Ministry Time. We welcomed over 2,200 kids into Kids Club, and most importantly, we celebrated 61 people who made the decision to follow Christ! While in the community of Los Higos, one of our teams spent time with a couple who are both battling cancer. After spending most of their savings on medication, they were often left without enough money to even buy clean drinking water. Through local church leaders, we were able to reach their home and give them a water filter that will provide safe, clean water for the next 10 years. As the team shared how the filter takes water that isn’t safe and transforms it into something clean and pure, they explained how Jesus does the same in our lives—washing, restoring, and making us new. Sitting there in their home, the couple was moved to tears. In that moment, both chose to accept Christ. We are so thankful for every team member that came down, ready to serve, share the Gospel and bring hope to every man, woman and child across the Dominican Republic.
