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In June of 2002, I traveled to Fontamara to meet the congregation at the church high in the hills of Haiti .  It was a challenge to reach the top of the "hill" where the church is located.

   The service was beautiful with Pastor Colas  leading the praise and worship.  A wonderful and dedicated evangelist/pastor, this wise Haitian pastor loves the Lord fiercely and starts out walking very early on Sunday morning to reach this church on time.

One of the most striking features that I noticed was the committed and faithful young men who attended the church.  They worshiped with all of their might...it was a wonderful sight to see! They were neat and clean.  They have great respect for God's house, and despite their economic deprivation, they are taught the importance of having a positive outlook and self esteem.

Notice the white shirts!  Unbelievable.  Laundry is done under the most primitive conditions, yet the white shirts and linens defy explanation! Haitians are a proud and very industrious people.  They work very hard at excelling in anything they do.

Praise and worship is lively and musicians actively participate!      Pastor Colas walks up and down exhorting the congregation to praise and worship vigorously!    In the photo, the women are dancing a group, very much like the Israelites in the Old Testament when they worshiped!             

The choir is a very important element of worship. They sing with all of their hearts.  This is the Women's choir!

A visiting minister responded to my sermon and said how he had been praying in asking God to give him courage to preach the message that I preached.....tithing!  It seems almost incredulous to encourage the saints to tithe under such severe deprivation, but God's promises are greater than our poverty and He is faithful to keep His Word!  If one does not sow, one cannot reap!    The people rejoiced at being reminded about His promises throughout the Bible.

Raynald, our driver and Pastor and Mrs. Duperval.

  Here's a group picture of Pastor and Mrs. Duperval (Michele), Pastor Colas, Bishop (me) and the visiting minister.

 Here' s Pastor Colas and his son, Phillipe with me in Port-au Prince following a teacher's meeting at our headquarters. Phillipe speaks English and is very helpful to me by emailing, etc. Pastor Colas and son, Phillipe.