Missions News: Wings of Hope

"He will shield you with his wings! They will shelter you.
His faithful promises are your armor." Psalm 91:4

Today, St. Joseph's Boys Home, Wings of Hope and Missionaries of Charity in Haiti are celebrating 20 years of operation. A great party is happening! The story began in 1985 when Michael Geilenfeld gathered 5 children from the streets of Port au Prince. With great prayer and the leading of the Holy Spirit, a giant step was taken to provide 24/7 family care for abandoned children of Haiti. The boys' home today cares for 20 former street children, each befriended by a family in the slum area of Cite' Soleil, which supplies, on a monthly basis, some clothing and small amounts of money. Children are given hope, as they experience the result of God's love.

When the older children at St. Joe's discovered the dreadful living conditions of disabled children, they yearned to create a family-focused home for children less fortunate than themselves. Wings of Hope was established in the mountain village of Fermathe, now the residence for 30 children. It is the place where KC Bersch spends her days feeding, teaching, diapering and playing with these children.

The third aspect of this ministry, Missionaries of Charity, is called the Mother Theresa Home for Abandoned Babies.

Two Central people, Lani B. (KC's mom) and Andrew Brooks, a short-term volunteer at St. Joseph's, are present for the celebration. Both look forward to visiting with KC and sharing in her ministry. In a recent letter, KC wrote, "I don't think you (Central) are fully aware of how much your support and prayer mean to me. What dedicated prayer warriors you are! I feel your prayers moving within the walls of Wings of Hope."

Closiny, aged 9, says, "Jesus, I don't see You but I do believe in You. I know You see me and that You love me."

Chelot, aged 14, prays, "Good God, I really like my life! I hope you like my life, too. Teach me to reach out to people who are sad."