I just wanted to share a quickstory of this project. This mission was started by God's call on the life of a haitian man name Dezman Fleury. His love and commitment to share the love and grace of Jesus with his people led to the start of an Orphanage, Medical Clinic, School, Church and small Bakery to provide food and income for the ministry. Tragically Dezman Fleury was killed while serving. His brother Kelly then took up the mantle and begin to carry on the work and the Lord blessed.
On January 12th of 2010 the Earthquake completely destroyed everything (a few pictures 2 posts below). The quake not only destroyed their everything it also magnified the need to minister
people around.
Last July a group of my friends were able to go and spend a week serving and loving on the people and serving with Pastor Kelly. Although I was not able to go, through the stories and life change of my friends I felt a deep connection and call to partner with this mission.
My friend J.R. Robertson introduced me to Pastor Kelly and I felt an immediate kinship with Pastor Kelly and have begun regular communication and made a personal commitment to do
whatever I could to support, bless and be a part of what God is going to do through this devastation.
My recent passion for this project actually came through a moment of selfishness. with my 40th birthday approaching and my wife throwing me a birthday celebration I found myself thinking about what gifts I would like to receive. I was given a reality check
and kick to the stomach when Pastor
Kelly called to check in and as he told me of the kids who were not able to meet for school in the tents that people generously provided because the heat and humidity made being inside them unbearable. He told me of of the ministry workers trying to teach the children and the only shelter was under a tree.
My thoughts of electronics and gift cards was replaced with a burning desire to help these kids. I asked Kelly what it would take to get a classroom built back in December, the cost for a classroom to both house, and provide a teaching place for these kids is $2050. He also has shared that he desires more that people come and love on the people there. I cant wait to go.
Pastor Kelly desperateness is now beating in my heart and I am now passionately and aggressively seeking to connect people who are passionate about sharing their blessings from the Lord with people in need.
People who are interested can do several things: 1. Pray for Pastor Kelly and the Dezman Fleury Foundation. 2. Donate to the classrooms for Haiti cause. 3. Begin to think about taking a trip to Haiti to share God's love with the people there.
-today is my birthday (I am shamelessly making a plea for a birthday present- help me build a classroom.
I'll end with this:
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. Matthew 25:35."
Lets build Jesus a Classroom :)
(Thanks Jerrod, Melanie, and JR for inspiring me.)
Photos: Peter Amend
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