Haiti remains unsafe for us to visit, our biggest hurdle getting from the international airport in Port Au Prince to the general aviation airport. Although they are only on opposite sides of the same runway, we must still go through customs and hire a driver to take us from one side to the other. We rely on the contacts we have within Port, and since we left in late January it is still not safe for us to travel that short distance. The gangs also have control of the shipping port, making it impossible to send containers or supplies.

The hospital is 125 miles from Port Au Prince in Les Cayes and it has remained fairly safe in that area of the country; however, the shortage of almost everything has made life very difficult. We continue to use Agape Flights out of Florida to get supplies into Les Cayes. This is quite expensive and they can only offer very limited space as everyone working in the area is doing the same to get the supplies they need.

We are very grateful to those who responded in May with extra funds, making it possible for us to continue sending supplies and supporting the growing needs of the poor fund.

We praise God for our staff who continue to faithfully serve those who come, even with the struggles each of them face trying to fulfill the needs of their families.

It’s during times like these where we are reminded about all the gifts of money, time, and prayer that have gone into this ministry. It is easy to sometimes think we are needed for a ministry to thrive, when in fact it is God’s hands supporting it all, seen in His providences of past gifts. The staff have tools and supplies today because of these. It’s difficult for us not to be able to go and help where we can, but God continues to work out His will and lives are being changed every day, be it in body or spirit. We are so thankful for how He provides and blesses the work at Centre de Sante Lumiere.

Please pray that the safety issue in Port will be resolved. Until then, we continue to watch and wait for the right time.

Thank you again for your continued support for this ministry.

Dan Boerman