Pray for the Zuiderveen family (Cody, Jessica and Hudson) as they wrap-up their activities in Michigan and make plans to come to Haiti in January, 2017.  Beginning a life and ministry in Haiti is full of challenges!

Dear Friends and Family:

Although Thanksgiving is not a holiday in Haiti, we enjoyed a large meal at our home in Port-au-Prince with a group of friends.  Enjoying a meal in Haiti where so many struggle with hunger creates feelings of ambivalence.  Why does one family have full bellies while hundreds of people just a stone’s throw away only eat one meal a day (if that)?  Does God show favoritism?  Do those with full bellies suffer from a different kind of hunger?  Paul’s observation comes to mind, “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.  I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.  I can do all things through God who strengthens me” (Phil 4:12-13). In the end, a thankful life is not a result of plenty of food, money, friends, etc.  It is a result of “plenty” with regard to our orientation to the ultimate source of good in our lives—God.  That is why so many Haitians who have so little can be so thankful to God for what they have.  May God bless you and your family this Thanksgiving.

 Please pray for:

1.       The relief effort occurring in Haiti as a result of the effects of Hurricane Matthew.

2.       The political situation in Haiti.  The first round of presidential elections was successfully held on 20 November.  Pray that the processing and publication of results would be transparent and smooth.

3.       A training for the facilitators (leaders) of the Timothy Leadership Training program on 10 December.

4.       A triennial evaluation of the ministry of Perspectives Réformées (our media ministry) that will be happening 14-18 December.  Pray that the Holy Spirit would open our hearts and minds as we seek ways to make the ministry more effective.

Please give thanks for:

1.       A successful Timothy Leadership Training event in November.  We had another large group of nearly seventy participants.  Zach facilitated a material on Teaching the Christian Faith for seven of them.

2.       Preparations to receive our new family, the Zuiderveens, and a seminary intern, Cara DeHaan, in January.

3.       The date for Zach’s PhD dissertation defense ceremony has been set for 14 February, 2016.

4.       Health and continued patience as we try to manage an incredible mass of activities.

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Thanks for your prayers and support,

Zachary, Sharon, Hannah, Vivian, Isaiah and Esther Segaar-King

Missionaries to Haiti through Christian Reformed World Missions