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<\/a><\/figure>\nThe Haitian Children’s Education Ministry:\u00a0<\/strong>Over a thousand Haitian children are in school now who might otherwise not have an opportunity for an education. The language barrier, the over-crowded school situation in public schools, and the legal status of the vast majority of the Haitian children have created the need for these Education Centers.\u00a0 Haitian churches are the base for the schools and they provide a strong spiritual foundation. Debbie is giving direction and help to 15 schools right now, thanks to the generosity of God’s people.\u00a0 The basic salaries of 90 teachers with directors are being paid, and a mid-morning meal is being provided to the children.\u00a0 We believe a future is being secured for them through education.\u00a0 If you are led to help with these costs please email Debbie at lavegaschool@gmail.com, or call the US Vonage number 863-248-1119.<\/p>\n Featured in the photo above is the Ranchito Haitian School<\/strong> and church building.\u00a0 We are praying funds will come in to get a them a property and build them a new facility.\u00a0 Currently they rent their building, and use the four corners for their classrooms.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The El PIno Haitian Church School<\/strong> is looking for property for their program to move to in the future.\u00a0 Because of title complications they are now $9000.00 shy of the needed amount.\u00a0 Land is high now, but we have already received the first $18,000.00 for this purchase.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The El Hatico School Project<\/strong> was completed before the new year.\u00a0 Currently 135 children attend there in the educational building.\u00a0 The finances have been promised for the new church building.\u00a0 \u00a0We are coming out of the ground with blocks for the new church building.\u00a0 Rick and Isabel Pi\u00f1a Ministries (RIPM) have raised the funds for these two buildings. Praise the Lord!<\/p>\n In Limoncito<\/strong>, the walls are at window height.\u00a0 Finances have been coming in slowly for the completion of this 2nd story sanctuary.\u00a0 This week the second floor exterior walls are receiving a concrete bond beam at top of the window height. Next come the last two feet of the walls and then the stucco work (inside and out) for the whole 2nd floor.\u00a0 The cost of building materials have almost doubled in the last year and so our projects are costing more than usual.\u00a0 But God is always in control.\u00a0 As we wait on Him, the needs are being met.\u00a0 We hope these two projects will be finished before the end of the summer, in time for the new classes to start in September.\u00a0 The Limoncito 2nd Floor Sanctuary Project will free up the space on the first floor for the much needed classroom space.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n If you or your church would like to help with these projects, please email Debbie at lavegaschool@gmail.com or Mitch at dominicanmissions@hotmail.com.\u00a0 We would be happy to answer any questions you have.\u00a0 You can also visit our website at www.DominicanMissions.Org<\/a>\u00a0or call our US Vonage number 863-248-1119.<\/p>\n Thank you so much for your prayers and support!<\/strong><\/p>\n Bishop Mitch and Debbie Martinez<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Easter Reflection and the Ministry Update This past Good Friday morning (it wasn\u2019t really a “good” morning for our Lord), I got up around 4 to go to the bathroom. Suddenly I heard a cock crow (not too uncommon here in the Dominican Republic). It was loud and clear and must have been nearby. Wow, … <\/p>\n