Finding the 91 lost sheep in HaitiAs children of God, we are often compared to sheep in the Bible. In Luke 15:4-6, Jesus tells His disciples that we are more than sheep--we are lost sheep. We need the Good Shepherd, our Savior, to find us and bring us home. This is true as much in Haiti as it is in America, Canada, and everywhere else in the world. We rejoice to be members of the same flock as our brothers and sisters at Branch Lutheran Schools in Haiti; we are all sheep found by Jesus.
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In Haiti, it costs $108 to send a child to school. $108 provides a uniform, a pair of shoes, and the schoolbooks for the year. Branch Schools does not charge students tuition and will never turn a child away, but these basic necessities still stand as a barrier to many families. For 91 children, $108 will overcome that barrier--and on the first day of school, they will be sitting right there on the bench, soaking up God’s Word.
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CRAFT & BAKE SALE!
Saturday, October 12th, 9 am to 2 pm - Mayville, WI
Benefit sale for Branch Lutheran Schools of Haiti, Inc., a 501 c 3 non-profit. Held at Trinity Community Center, N6409 Cty. Rd P, Mayville, WI 53050. Quilts, dish towels, fall décor, Christmas items, jewelry, and much, much more, plus a wonderful array of baked goods! |
Will you help sustain Branch Schools' mission in Haiti?
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"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them..."
-Mark 10:14 |
For children in Haiti, the situation is bleak. Their homeland is the poorest nation in the western hemisphere and has the lowest literacy rate of just 61.7%. School fees are difficult to afford for many parents, as 75% of the population lives on $2.41 or less every day, yet education is a light and hope for the next generation and is desperately needed.
Branch Schools is a WELS affiliate, Lutheran non-profit organization that sends funding to six schools in Haiti; three elementary schools, hosted at three orphanages in the Port-au-Prince area, one middle school in Pilate, one preschool-kindergarten in Les Palmes, and one preschool-kindergarten in Cap-Haitien. These schools serve hundreds of students and employ over 60 teachers. A common saying in Haiti is that the country is "70% Catholic, 30% Protestant, and 100% Vodou." At Branch Schools, the children hear the Word of God in their classrooms every day and learn of the amazing love and salvation found in Jesus. They memorize the 10 Commandments, Apostles Creed, Lord's Prayer, and more as they dive into a thorough study of the Bible's teachings. Will you help Branch Schools continue this vital mission in Haiti? |
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Your donation supports this vital mission in Haiti!
Donate via check: Branch Lutheran Schools of Haiti, Inc. C/O Kathleen Menke, Treasurer 1627 Dunlap Street North St. Paul, MN 55108 Download Flyers:
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