First Baptist Church, thank you for supporting the church plant, Baptist Church of Bondeaux-Lorquette. In the past 60 days, five people in the congregation accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior! In this report, you will find an update on the construction progress and how the church is currently ministering to the community. Please continue to lift up this new church and the community of Bondeaux-Lorquette in your prayers.
Construction Progress
Construction work is progressing slowly. The walls and support columns of the building have been built. The pastor and community members are involved in gathering sand, and bringing water and replacement backfill to the construction site.
Challenges Encountered
In previous updates, the church reported that a lack of water was a significant challenge for the construction process. This issue has been solved by significant rainfall. The church leaders continue to face other challenges such as violence and security concerns within Haiti. Because the community lacks infrastructure, the COVID-19 pandemic is especially troubling. However, church members are following the government recommendations and practicing good hygiene.
Next Steps
The church is praying for good weather and a stable political environment conducive to completing the next steps in construction. The church plans to finish building the walls, install the roof and begin plastering the walls. The pastor and members of the community have been helping with the construction process.
Church Activities
There are currently 47 adults and 80 children attending church services. The church continues to preach the gospel in the community. They praise the name of the Lord for bringing the light of the gospel to their neighbors.
Testimony of Impact
Garnel is a member of the church plant. He shares about how this project has impacted his life and the community.
Having this church in the community is a wonderful blessing. Many people in our area were lost and practicing witchcraft. The Word of God is making a positive impact in the lives of many. We praise God that we will soon have a school in our community. We continue to pray for the Lord’s work in Bondeaux.
Praises and Prayer Requests
The church praises God for sending rain and that the church plant is thriving.
Please pray:
- That the political crisis in the region will be solved.
- For the holistic development of the beneficiaries so that they become responsible leaders in their community.
- For the construction team so that they can complete the new building project.
- For security and an end to violence, kidnapping, and disappearances throughout the country.
- For protection for Haitian children, their parents and families and all affected by the COVID-19 virus.
The church plant continues to pray for you and for God’s protection over you.