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| This photo was taken at Hotel Montana in 2010 just a few days before Haiti's 2010 earthquake in which 200,000 Haitians died. Hundreds died at this very location. |
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| In this picture, taken at the same hotel on the day of our departure from Haiti (June 5, 2017), is mere yards away from the 2010 picture. We are so thankful that God protected us as a family throughout our time in Haiti. In reflecting on our years, we realize just how much of a blessing it has been to be involved in God's mission in Haiti. |
Dear Friends and Family:
Greetings from Michigan! We have returned to Grand Rapids nearly twelve years after we first set foot in
Haiti. Many times in the past months we
have asked, “Are we really going
home?” Our years in Haiti have changed
us so much. Moreover, things are very
different where we came from. Old
friends and family members have married, had children, and moved away. Society and culture have changed
dramatically. In sum, Grand Rapids feels
nearly as foreign to us as Haiti did when we first arrived. In fact, we recently realized that we did not
remember the culturally appropriate way to greet Americans since we are accustomed
to the expressive Haitian and Latin American styles! It will take a lot of concentration to leave
the “anything-goes” Haitian driving style behind too—no more driving on the
sidewalk, tailgating and u-turns blocking several lanes
of traffic.
Our comfort is that we know the same
God that sent us out twelve years ago is also sending us back. Hebrews 11 talks about our citizenship in a “better
country” or “heavenly country.” In whatever
country we are, our ruler is Christ and our citizenship is in his Kingdom. Please pray that God will remind us of this
often as we face the challenges of the transition.
In addition please pray for:
· 1. A successful synodical vote on June 14
to confirm Zach as director and to confirm the name of the new mission agency
of the CRC (Resonate Global Mission). If
all goes well, Zach’s first day in his new role will be July 5.
· 2. Quick progress in overcoming logistic
hurdles including finding permanent housing.
If you have any leads on a good house for sale in the Grand Rapids area,
please let us know.
· 3. Strength for the Zuiderveen family who
will remain in Haiti doing the ministry.
Pray also for new missionaries to join the Zuiderveens.
FOR MORE PICTURES, STORIES,
AND INFORMATION ABOUT OUR MINISTRY AND FAMILY, PLEASE SEE OUR BLOG AT segaarking.blogspot.com
Thanks for your prayers and
support,
Zachary, Sharon, Hannah,
Vivian, Isaiah and Esther Segaar-King
Missionaries to Haiti
through Christian Reformed World Missions
