Exampt is a good Christian boy who loves the Lord with all of his heart.  He helps me with anything I need and recently Rev. Ted Lung of Camp Point, Illinois purchased him the motorcycle shown at right, to run errands for the home.  He purchases propane, bread, fruits, vegetables, and anything else we need.  This saves the truck and also saves on gasoline which sells or over $40.00 HD a gallon.  We give God thanks for this wonderful gift.

Terribly Hot

It  is extremely hot here in Haiti.  This thermometer is located on the wall of my room.  As you can see it is registering 96 degrees at 4:29 p.m..  There is no A/C in my room and to think that this is only June and the three hottest months are ahead of us.  The heat is rough on an old 75 year old man. Ha

Mary Ange

                                                                     
                                                              Mary Ange

It is with a heavy heart that I let everyone know that our precious girl  passed away.  It was around Thanksgiving and we are still torn up.  She had the most beautiful voice and I loved to hear her sing.  Though she was hospitalized and several tests run, the real reason for her death was never discovered.  In all of the years pf caring for children here in Haiti Mary Ange is the only one we have ever  lost.  Perhaps the Lord  needed a beautiful voice for His choir in Heaven.

Haitian money

Haitian Money Called Gourdes

Why are they called gourdes?  During the time of Henry Christophe, the only king of Haiti, they used the Calabash gourds as a form of monetary exchange.  The actual translation of gourdes from French to English is flask or water bottle.  They used them to carry water, make bowls, and for many other purposes.  

 5       gourdes =      1    Haitian Dollar   = 12.5   cents ……..…....  U.S.

 10     gourdes =      2    Haitian Dollars =  25      cents ……….....  U.S.

 25     gourdes =      5    Haitian Dollars = 62.5    cents  ……...….. U.S.

 50     gourdes =    10    Haitian Dollars = 1 dollar and   25 cents. .U.S.

 100   gourdes =    20    Haitian Dollars = 2 dollars and 50 cents ..U.S.

 250   gourdes =    50    Haitian Dollars = 6 dollars and 25 cents ..U.S.

 500   gourdes =  100    Haitian Dollars = 12 dollars and 50 cents U.S.

 1000 gourdes =  200    Haitian Dollars = 25 dollars ……………...U.S.

Circumstances

Due to numerous circumstances beyond my control I have not been able to keep the blog current.  I do however want to report on the work here and let you know what is happening.  Over the next few days I will try to get the blog current.  I appreciate your patience in the matter. Missionary Bob C. Jones

IT WILL HAPPEN, COUNT ON IT

 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First, the Christians who have died will rise from their graves.Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Then we will be with the Lord forever.

Forgiveness

Colossians 3:13

New Living Translation (NLT)

Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you.  Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.