A potluck barbecue will follow the service.
Hope Haitian Children Choir, which is in its third year, is focused on sharing the joy of the Lord in such a way that many who hear them have testified that their lives have positively changed. The tour includes presentations in New England, New York and New Jersey, as well as concerts in their own country when they return. Each year, new members are brought to the U.S. after training and rehearsals in Haiti, ready to inspire with their enthusiasm and genuine faith.
The church is located at 255 Gardiner Road.
The vision for Hope Haitian Choir has its roots in the adoption of a Haitian baby by founders Barb and Chuck House. After several years of involvement in projects connected with the orphanage in Port-au-Prince, the first choir was organized in 2012. Barb, a music teacher and performer, directs the choir, writing and choreographing many of the songs.
Goals for the choir include developing young leaders who will return to their people, better equipped to make a productive impact. Also, their hope is to encourage each child to realize the potential which God has placed in him or her.
Each year the choir attempts to raise support for a key project in Haiti, which will benefit many. This tour is focused on building a church and school on land recently purchased in the village of Lamarre, through which they hope to bring an international sponsorship program to this impoverished region.
“Many have seen the results of God’s blessing in the children’s lives, and also in the lives of those who have given of their prayers, time and money to make this happen,” said Pastor Wally Staples. “We hope that you have the opportunity to share this uplifting experience.”
A freewill offering will be taken to benefit the choir and its project.
For more information, call Pastor Staples at 882-9088.
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