Mariners Outreach, Haiti Ministry

Two year ago on January 12^th 2010, an earthquake rocked through Haiti instantaneously changing the lives of an estimated 3 million Haitians. The world and our church responded to help bring hope in time of need. Much aid has poured into Haiti but it continues to be one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere with an average monthly income of $60 US dollars.  Two years later there is still much that needs to be done for the overall recovery and stability of Haiti. As we work together with our local church partner, Church of God By Faith, we celebrate the way God is using Mariners Church to move the Haitian people from surviving to thriving.

The senior pastors of Church of God by Faith, Pastor Joseph and Pastor Samuel Metelus, have planted 24 churches around Haiti where 8,000 people come to worship each week.  Their dream is to raise up the next generation of Haitians to be educated, Jesus followers who know they can make a difference in their country. Their first priority is to build an orphanage for the children orphaned by the earthquake of 2010. There are over 70 orphaned children from their congregations who need a home, an education, and a hope for the future. Their next priority is to build 24 schools next to each one of their churches. They firmly believe that through education and God’s direction they can help these children bring about change in Haiti.

We believe that God wants to use you to bring change in Haiti!  Here are ways you can join us in our efforts to help bring relief to the people and country:

• Pray. Please join us as we pray for the victims of the devastation in Haiti; as well as the safety, wisdom and effectiveness of the teams Mariners Church is sending. Pray for Pastor Samuel and his pastors for guidance and renewed excitement for the work that is ahead.
• Donate. Join us in raising money to build an orphanage for the children orphaned by the devastating earthquake. Click here to donate.
• Join a team on a Faith Adventure to Haiti. We are sending approximately three volunteer teams each year. Medical/dental professionals are in high demand. If you would like to apply for a future Haiti trip, please fill out the Faith Adventure application packet and send it to Mariners Church, Attn: Jonah Haase. Click here to download the Faith Adventure Packet.
• Join the Haiti interest list. Receive emails on the status of the different projects and other happenings with our ministry partner in Haiti. Join our volunteer interest list!
• Purchase Outreach Water in the Bookstore and Global Cafe. 100% of the proceeds support clean water around the world. $1/bottle or $20/case of 24.

For more information on the Haiti partnership, please contact Kara at 949.769.8195