"Reflections of Haiti . . ."

For several years I have had the desire to go to places such as Haiti, Kenya and even the Ukraine in Russia.  Recently, I received a phone call asking me if I would be interested in going to Haiti on a mission trip. I instantly said, "Yes, Yes, Yes"!  I couldn't wait to get there. When I arrived in Port-au-Prince I instantly began experiencing “love and kindness” from the folks there. It remained that way for the duration of my stay. Everywhere I met a kind and loving people. All the children had “the love” radiating out from their eyes, like warmth of the sun! I felt a peace in places more noted for hostility and danger. The beauty of the mountains was so astonishing. I just stood and gazed at them for hours. The wonderful people who lived in the mountains seemed so humble and loving.

I certainly admire the commitment to the mission of God Lance and Mona has set before them.  I can’t wait to become part of their project to provide a home for the orphans, a medical clinic, and a place for gathering and recreation.  My prayers are that God will bless HLM  so they may achieve the task of changing lives of children and families in Haiti.  I have learned one truth among many, God can take my little bit and transform it into a lot.  Remember what Jesus said, “When you have done it to them, you have done it to me.”  God Bless!
                                                                           Bobby Edwards, retired coalminer - Varney, WV

Thank you for providing me with such an amazing experience, and for changing my life through your ministry.  I can't wait to go back to Haiti again soon.
                                                                                                 Brooke Pawlak - Carol Stream, IL

If you want a great experience, you will be truly rewarded.  It will touch your life forever.
                                                                                                        Dexter Lester—Pineville, KY


I came to Haiti expecting a land of poverty and darkness because of the presence of voodoo.  My first day dispelled that perception. The people in worship were beautifully dressed and had the joy and riches of Jesus in their hearts.  Certainly there is poverty contrasting with the incredible opulence of the very wealthy. There are so many things I take for granted that most residents of Haiti do not have or expect.

The planted fields on the steep hillsides speak of an energy and determination to survive that surprised me.  The most frustrating part of my whole stay was not being able to personally communicate with the friendly people of the villages we visited. 

I want to return with my husband, if the Lord allows us.
                                Marge Cummings, Librarian at Clear Creek Baptist Bible College - Pineville, KY


Our experience in Haiti will be forever remembered as one of the most rewarding and touching experiences of our lives .
                                                                               Stacy Gray and Chanda Fusan — Pineville, KY


The joy of the little faces is priceless.  The mission trip is an experience I’ll never forget. Hope in the Light thank you for everything.  You are wonderful and I pray that we touched the lives of the Haitian people like they touched mine.
                                                                                        Markquetta Allen — CNA, Paintsville, KY


This was our first trip to Haiti, but Lord willing, not our last.  Hope in the Light is touching many lives with their work. We were blessed to be a small part of it.  We were impressed by the hard working, friendly people we encountered everywhere we went.

Thank you so much.  Our lives will never be the same again!

                                   Bryan Byrd, construction supervisor and daughter Megan, 13 - Tutor Key, KY


There is no way for me to actually say how much I loved it here.  Everyone was so wonderful.
                                                                                                                    Nicole Culberson, 15


It was a life-changing experience! When you are here, you realize how spoiled we are as Americans.      
                                                                                                                     Makayla Meade, 13                      

Hope in the Light Ministry
"Doing God's Work in Haiti"