Jesus Loves You
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Jesus Loves You

Jesus loves me this I know for my teacher, Marie Neslie Verne, told me so! Lined up to receive lunch at school, kids see fifth grade teacher Marie Neslie Verne ready to pass out bowls of food. […]

Forty-two Years in Haiti
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Forty-two Years in Haiti

We are celebrating 42 years in Haiti, and give God all the glory for the work that has been done here in His mighty name. We must remain faithful and rely upon God. My parents knew that education and faith in God would bring about change to Haiti. […]

25 Years Changing Lives
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25 Years Changing Lives

This month, New Missions joyfully celebrates 25 years of ministry in the Dominican Republic! We are profoundly grateful to be part of the incredible work God is doing along the North Coast. […]

Dominican Leadership
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Dominican Leadership

Ten years ago, Heather Williams agreed to spend one year at New Missions in the Dominican Republic to serve as our field director. Fast forward 10 years, and she is married to Arismendy Katz. They have two children, Max and Eli.

Clinic of Hope
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Clinic of Hope

From its first week of existence back in 1983 until now, our clinic in Haiti has been a source of help and hope for both our students and the community.  […]

Give Thanks Always
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Give Thanks Always

We thank God for His presence, favor, and protection in Haiti during this long season of insecurity. When I asked our pastors what they were thankful for, I realized that many of them had come through major trials with their health, motorcycle accidents, and encroaching gang activity.

Wake-Up Call
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Wake-Up Call

This past summer, one of our mission teams used the method known as “kowot” (a Creole word) to issue a wake-up call. This entails our Haitian missionaries walking through villages early in the morning while people are rising.

Pray for our Teachers
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Pray for our Teachers

Our teachers are Christian men and women who are called to teach children not only the academics of life, but often to be the first one to share the Gospel of Jesus with their students. [...]

Serving Together
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Serving Together

Last year, we initiated what will now become a tradition of volunteer service days—dedicating two days for our staff to assist families in the communities we serve. […]

Blessed to Bless
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Blessed to Bless

Blessings are given to be passed along. New Missions has been blessed with provisions for spreading the Gospel as well as serving the needy. […]

Doing and Trusting
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Doing and Trusting

We are praising the Lord for the recent purchase and safe delivery of food to our warehouse in Haiti. Through a port in the south, 2,000 sacks of rice were shipped in by boat. Our mission received five truckloads of food including the rice, and also beans and cooking oil.

Trade School Programs
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Trade School Programs

Our L’Acul pastor, Richemond Casseus, has a trade school on their campus. He is utilizing the same space as his church and elementary school—just at different times. […]

Helping Communities
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Helping Communities

Many Haitians are sacrificial and compassionate, helping others in desperate situations. I’ve seen them share food, take in orphans, and offer a spot to sleep in an already full home. […]

Signeau Conference
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Signeau Conference

For 12 years, our Signeau church has held an annual conference. The conference is for the development of their church family. […]

Pregnant Women Care
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Pregnant Women Care

Our health center in the Dominican Republic welcomes everyone, with many traveling long distances for our excellent care. […]

Special Deliveries
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Special Deliveries

It is a blessing to be a blessing. In Haiti, we are awaiting the delivery of two containers with miscellaneous items and also food shipments. […]

The Importance of Chapel
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The Importance of Chapel

Teaching our students about God and His love for them is the priority at our schools in the Dominican Republic. Chapel services are one way we work to meet that goal. At all of our campuses, chapel services are held daily for rotating grades. […]

Churches and Schools
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Churches and Schools

In the fall of 1983, our first school in Haiti opened with 160 students. The classrooms were simple and humbly made out of woven palm leaves. […]

Reflecting on Impact
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Reflecting on Impact

Praise the Lord! There are thousands of lives impacted through our mission every year. From each student who sits down to pray before a hot lunch at school to a pastor who prays with someone to make Jesus Lord of their life, we are witnessing the life-changing power of God in action. […]

A Light in the Community
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A Light in the Community

This year, Colegio Nueva Vida (New Life School) is celebrating its 22nd anniversary. George and Jeanne DeTellis founded the school in Sosua to be a light in a very dark community. […]