News & Upates from TEM

Report by Alexia “Make Me A Light” Today was pretty good, but also very tiring. We worked on trying to finish up the outhouse, and we almost got finished. There is never enough time! God has a plan though - we finish when...

Report by Hannah Today was my favorite day in Haiti so far. We went to two Haitian church services and, although we couldn’t understand what they were singing, the worship was amazing. It was so cool to see a church full of...

Report by Sandy Perez Today we held our first-ever teachers conference for the teachers at the Jerusalem Christian school in Z’Orange. Last August when we came to begin our work with the school, the teachers made a list of...

Today was the first full day for the team, and it was a busy one. This entry will be mostly photos of everyone working today. Different individuals will write the updates each day after this. I just wanted everyone to see...

Students from Rocky Bayou Christian School, Niceville FL, arriving in Port au Prince. Updates to follow.

I don’t think I have been so excited as I was today when I drove the first stake into the ground on the land that God gave us to build His clinic/hospital. God shared His vision of this clinic with me many years ago. We...

Chuck G and I have been in Haiti since May 30 preparing for the Rocky Bayou Christian School team that is coming this week. Not only are we looking forward to seeing some of the same faces, the Haitian children can’t wait...

Chuck Guerber and I arrived yesterday in Haiti. We were met by our Missions Director, Simon. (I told him I couldn’t pay him what he's worth, but I could give him a title.) My flight came in first, and then Chuck G’s came in...

"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."  -  Galations...

TEM would like to thank everyone who has supported the school in Z'Orange, Haiti, this year though prayer, giving of time, and financially - 399 students have been taught the "3 Rs” and most importantly they have received...

This morning Viji’s wife Gigi came by in an auto (as they call it - auto rickshaw) on her way to the college where she teaches, and picked me up so I could go to the Meenakshi Amman Temple. As I mentioned, this temple was...

Today is a day that I have been looking forward to - going to The Light of Hope Center Retreat and Learning Center. It is such a blessing for the young people who get to come here and learn about the Lord. Each year Viji...

The first part of this day was a day of rest. We had nothing planned this morning, so I had time to write the entry for the website for April 28. (It is now midnight here, April 30, and 1:30 p.m. April 29 Central time as I...

This morning we went to a church in Kovilpatti. This is Pastor Gnanaselvam’s church. We had stopped by last night after we finished a church service in Llaiyarsanednhal, and they served us some late dinner. This morning his...

(Update delayed due to lack of internet access) Saturday Viji and I left Madurai and drove down to a town called Kovilpatti. We spent the night there and I preached at one church in the morning in Kovilpatti and then one in...

I finally made it to India. I had forgotten how long it takes to get to the other side of the world. I left Fort Walton Beach on April 23 around 1 p.m. and arrived in Madurai, India, around 2 p.m. April 26.  I flew to...

A Christian brother in Pakistan that we have partnered with for the last several years has been taking in children who have no parents. This little girl, Lachami, and her parents were in a car accident over a year ago. Her...

  The team got up early this morning about 5 a.m., ready to go. I had told them we could sleep until 6, but that wasn’t happening. Everyone stripped their beds and had all their luggage ready by 6, and then we had...

Report by Chuck Poplin It is hard to believe that it is already Thursday and the Pastors Conference has concluded. What a blessing and a privilege to have been involved in touching the lives of pastors in the area, and...

I would like to thank all the people and churches that made this mission trip possible for the Saints who are here. We all need the support of our churches, and of our brothers and sisters. I would like to thank the Blue...

Report by Denise Davis Glory to God, our Father! Today has been an awesome day to serve the Lord, and what better place than in Z’Orange, Haiti! The medical team, along with myself, was able to see over 100 patients today....

Report by Pastor Fred Billy Our team visited Daniel's voodoo village today. We had an opportunity to share the Gospel with about 15 children. Several of the children accepted Christ as Savior. Pastor Chuck led a small group...

We have had a wonderful Sunday! This morning we had our breakfast around 8:30, and then a devotion by Lane. Afterward we went up to the church, where Pastor Ken Loubriel preached a powerful message with passion. He and his...

    The teams have arrived in Haiti safely. A more detailed update will follow tomorrow. Please be praying for us as we get ready to begin this very busy and exciting week in our Lord!    ...