Apostolic Christian HarvestCall -- Proclaim Christ and Serve Others

Recent developments at Hospital Lumiere

A little over two months ago, we put out an urgent request for prayers because of unrest in Haiti directed at Hospital Lumiere. We are extremely grateful and humbled by the overwhelming response of the brotherhood in our time of need. While we posted regular updates on the situation to Facebook, we realize that not all of you saw those. This provides an update on the situation, as well as some other news from this important medical outreach in Bonne Fin.

Situation update - protests about electricity, etc.

Like many things in Haiti, resolving the issue has been a slow process. But significant progress has been made, thanks in large part to prayer support.

To recap: A group of Haitians in the adjacent community of Bonne Fin had been disruptive, blocking key employees from getting to the hospital, threatening to inflict damage to property and lives and making demands on the hospital leadership team. These demands focused on providing free electricity for the community and the hiring policies of the hospital. The above photo shows a lock and other items the protestors used to block the main hospital gate during one of the periods of unrest.

We currently have continued non-confrontational dialogue with the community. We are proposing a diesel powered electrical program for them which would be managed by a community co-op. Our goal is to remove the responsibility of community electricity from the hospital, so the Hospital Lumiere Administration can focus on the mission of providing medical care and sharing the message of the gospel. We are thankful to be now engaged in friendly dialogue, and hope a satisfactory conclusion can be reached in the near future. Please remain prayerful with us that a solution can be reached.

Coming out of retirement to serve

Sis. Dr. Patricia Banwart of the West Bend Apostolic Christian congregation has been appointed to serve at Hospital Lumiere. Dr. Banwart will be serving as a Missionary Physician, and intends to focus her efforts at improving quality of patient care.

Although recently retired, Dr. Banwart decided she still would like to use her talents to serve the Lord. "I have been given so much and now it is up to me to return those talents to Him ten-fold. This is a huge leap of faith for me and I humbly appreciate all prayers and encouragement."

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Matthew 25:40

Make plans to attend our benefit auction

This annual fund-raising auction is a critical part of Hospital Lumiere's support. It is a

special time of good food, fellowship and generous giving to support this medical ministry in Haiti.

It is Friday, November 11, 2016 starting at 4:30PM in Washington. Get more details here.

We are still in need of auction items. Please consider donating something, such as: Toys - Tools - Gift Certificates - Games - Outdoor Recreation - Vacation Packages - Dinners

If you cannot attend or donate an item, financial donations are always appreciated.

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HarvestCall's guiding principle #2 is "We will pray and fast, seeking the Holy Spirit's direction and the Lord's will, consistent with the Word of God"

Prayer and fasting is a vital part of HarvestCall's ministry; thank you for your faithful, ernest intercession on behalf of Hospital Lumiere during this time of unrest. (Phil 4:6-7)

Please continue praying for those sent by our brotherhood to proclaim Christ and serve others and that he will continue to send laborers like Sis. Patricia into his harvest. (Matt 9:37-38)

In Christian Love,