Impact Stories

By God's grace and through the support of generous donors, PCMP has been able to improve the lives of many in Haiti. Here are some of their stories!

My name is Joanne Elvinor. I am a teacher at Philadelphia Christian school of Fontaine. Today is a privilege for me to share my testimony about what PCMP has done for me and my family and the community of Fontaine. After my husband and I got married, life became very difficult for us. We came to a point where we couldn't bring food to the table to take care of the two beautiful children God gave us. Somehow the Lord brought Pastor Jude to my family and became not only a close brother to my husband, Kener, but a father who cares very much for our family. In 2013 Pastor Jude saw in Kener a good potential fellow co-worker in the work that the Lord is doing at PCMP in the community of Fontaine. Pastor Jude hired him as the 1st grade teacher at Philadelphia Christian School of Fontaine. After 5 years teaching the class, my husband became very sick. Since he was the only one working to bring food to the table things would become worse. Not only did we have two kids to feed, Kener is very ill… I did not know what to do… I prayed but… I couldn't remember God's promises for our lives. But little by little the Lord strengthened me and reminded me of His love and mercy. In the midst of our difficult time, Pastor Jude never gave up on us. Not only did he keep my husband on the payroll, he stepped in to help with the hospital bill. ...but…Kener's health continued to degrade. Pastor Jude, through PCMP…with the support he received… accompanied my husband to the Dominican Republic where he was diagnosed with TB and received treatment. Today, praise the Lord, my husband is well, strong and healthy! Added to that, Pastor Jude invited our family to live with him in the missionary home in town so we can be closer and be helpful to each other. I can only wish that I find the right way to express my gratitude toward PCMP and Pastor Jude. … I know the Lord will continue to bless this ministry to help advance His Kingdom in the community of Fontaine. I am also grateful that the Lord gives Kener and I the opportunity to serve in return at PCMP. Thank you and may the Lord bless each and everyone.

Belando Joseph began his education at the Philadelphia Christian School of Fontaine. In the 4th grade, he faced difficult circumstances and dropped out of school, which eventually led him to a destructive lifestyle, including involvement with a local group of bandits. But God’s love is relentless. Just as the shepherd in Luke 15:4 leaves the ninety-nine to find the one lost sheep, God spoke to his heart and drew him back into the fold. Through the loving support and guidance of Pastor Jude, Belando was introduced to Christ, and his life began to change. Surrendering his heart to God’s calling, he returned to school, embracing the opportunity for a fresh start. Today, Berlando is in 8th grade at Philadelphia school and is planning for a future in mechanics Belando is deeply grateful for the transforming ministry of PCMP and the care and love shown to him by Pastor Jude. We are thankful for God's amazing grace shown to a young boy who now has hope for a better future. His life serves as a testimony to God's love and transforming power, and that with God, all things are possible.

Joanne Elvinor

Belando Joseph

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My name is Mrs. Raroul Bastien. My husband and I lived in the Dominican Republic for 12 years, where we raised our five children and operated a small boutique that helped provide income for our family. Our lives changed suddenly when I was deported to Haiti with nothing. A month later, my husband and children were also deported without being able to bring anything with them. We returned to Fontaine with no resources and depended on the kindness of neighbors to survive. In the midst of our hardship, PCMP came to our rescue. They helped us by providing free tuition for our children to be able to attend school and have continued to support our family by supplying us with food and basic necessities.. Though our journey has been extremely difficult, we are grateful to God and thankful for the love and compassion shown to us through PCMP. Because of their support, our lives have improved, giving us hope for a better future.

Raroul Bastien