CSL News – January 2025

As we begin a new year, we look forward to 2025 being another blessed year.

Haiti continues to face many issues. The ongoing struggle for political control of the nation has made travel to and from Haiti almost impossible, and the prices and availability of food and fuel is expensive and limited. We were only able to make 2 trips to the hospital last year in January and October. Several other trips were planned but had to be cancelled.  We know God has a plan for this ministry and trust that we will be able to visit when He sees fit. The staff has responded to these struggles in a big way and remain dedicated to serving the people of Haiti. They have been diligent about improving their processes and methods to provide more consistent medical services.

Getting maintenance and medical supplies to the hospital has proven to be a big challenge. We normally get most of our medical supplies through a foundation in the Netherlands via a shipping container, but have now been forced to purchase supplies in America as shipping a container is currently not possible and we haven’t been able to send one in almost 2 years. We’re thankful for Agape Flights, which services missionaries in the Caribbean by delivering mail and packages to them. We’ve been able to send everything we need through Agape to missionaries in Les Cayes, where they are then handed over to the hospital. I’m sure our pile of boxes to ship is a bit overwhelming in quantity at times. We are so grateful for several families and organizations who have donated much needed funds to help us with the extra expenses to buy medical supplies and cover shipping costs.

As the hospital grows, our electric needs also continue to rise. Our current backup generator (which kicks in when the solar system can’t provide enough electricity) is too small to handle these increased demands. We’re thankful we were able to ship a much needed larger generator last year by means of a ship that delivers skid-size shipments to a small port in Haiti not far from the hospital (not Port Au Prince). This was a huge answer to prayer, and we pray that now the current generator doesn’t break before we are able to get there and install the larger one.

The Rice and Goats fund (started many years ago by Dr. Bill) was a blessing again this year to all our staff. Thank you to all who donated to this fund; we had our largest year of giving yet! The last couple of years have been some of the hardest for our staff and these monetary gifts are such a blessing and provision for them. It is also a huge encouragement to them to know that they are cared for and supported by all of us here. It can be discouraging for them when times are hard and they are asked to give of themselves over and over. I think of Galatians 6: 9-10 “Let us not become weary in doing good…Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” As our staff serves others, we serve them!

A few of our dedicated staff recently retired, St Remy Liliane and Hyppolite Naomie Michel, both with 42 years of service. Hyppolite Naomie Michel served 20 with at out sister hospital MEBSH before joining CSL for 22 years. They always served with a big smile and will be missed by all! It has been an honor getting to know each of these women. Please join me in prayer for them and their families.

St Remy Liliane
Hyppolite Naomie Michel

As conditions allow we hope to make a trip to CSL soon. There is much that needs to be done. Please pray that God will provide a way.

Even though many obstacles were faced in 2024, what a blessing it is to look back and see how God has provided everything we need. We trust in His perfect plan and goodness. Thank you all for your prayers and support for this ministry! It is encouraging to see that even when physical hardships abound, the power of the gospel is not diminished.

Dan Boerman