A lot of Christians participate in bible studies (both small-group and individual) in North American churches. But, how many people have graduated from a bible study? Many of you know that one of the main tools in our discipleship ministry in Haiti is the Perspectives Reformees (PR) Bible Study produced by Crossroads Bible Institute. While there are three levels of the study, the first, called the "Great Truths of the Bible," is the most popular. On July 22nd, Zach had the privilege of attending the first graduation for the PR bible study in an area called Savannette. Savannette is known for its remoteness and difficulty of access. In fact, village, which lies in a fertile river valley, is accessed by only a muddy and rocky "two-track" which is often blocked by rock-fall, landslides, and erosion. However, as the picture above shows, Savannette is a beautiful and fertile area where there are many Christian brothers and sisters longing to study God's word. Over twenty students of all ages graduated from the study. It was an especially powerful witness to see Pastor Merisier Brunereus, the regional representative of the CRC of Haiti in Savannette among the graduates along with several other leaders from different denominations. In Haiti (as in North America), pastors often neglect continuing education and are not willing to learn with their fellow church members. However, Pastor Merisier was proud to sit among the graduates, many of which were less than half his age! Please pray for PR's ministry as it has recently hired a new coordinator, Pastor Jacky Chery. We have long known Pastor Jacky and we are happy to have him as a colleague and coworker.
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