Eleos Haiti
el’-eh-os - Greek for “gift of mercy”
Reaching those beyond our borders.
Because of political and social instability, trips from the US to Haiti are not currently possible. However, working with in-country partners, our mission efforts continue helping the Haitian people to find and follow Jesus Christ.
Ministries in Haiti
The Church EBECA
Established in 2016 through our partnership with Hope Baptist Church of Cap Haiten, the Church EBECA (Eglise Baptiste d’Elus Caoracol) continues to impact the community both spiritually and physically. Through church services, events and evangelical efforts, many people have committed their lives to follow Jesus giving them hope in a world of difficulties.
KidsFest Haiti
Since 2010, KidsFest has happened in Haiti. Through 2019, Orchard Hill sent teams to cast vision, to plan activities, and to assist in running the camp. Today, the camps are completely run through our Haitian Partners – the EBECA Church and Grace Baptist Church in Limonade. While it has a distinctive Haitian flavor, they changed the name to Kids Camp & BibleFest, the KidsFest flavor still runs through everything. In 2023, 400 kids attended providing a week of fun and learning about Jesus.
Medical Mission Trips
For 4 years, Orchard Hill sent team to Caracol (EBECA), running medical clinics that would serve 400-500 people. Sadly, US-based trips are not currently possible. However, through one of our Haitian partners, Dr. Wislyn Avenard, Orchard Hill still provides medical relief for the people of Haiti. Dr. Wislyn organizes up to eight trips per year treating 400+ people per clinic in remote areas across northern Haiti. Orchard Hill helps sponsor at least one of these and looks to increase that support in the future.
Hope Baptist Church
In 2015, Orchard Hill began a formal relationship with Hope Baptist Church in Cap Haitien. Under the leadership of Pastor Saint-Ange Monestime, Hope’s weekly attendance is similar to Orchard Hill’s creating a substantial impact for the people of Northern Haiti. It is through Hope Baptist that we planted our church in Caracol (EBECA).
Using their guidance, Orchard Hill’s long-term vision is to stand with Hope and help plant more churches or ministry centers. In 2024, Orchard Hill committed over $200,000 to help complete Hope’s multi-purpose (bible college, adult ministry, kids ministry) building. Even though the third floor and amenities are still under construction, the need was so pressing that the building is being used today.
We are blessed to partner with Hope and Pastor Saint-Ange and pray that our relationship continues many years into the future.
Haiti Water Project
The Problem
Worldwide 1.8 million children die every year from unclean water - 5,000 per day. Typhoid, Diarrhea & Other Water-Borne diseases are leading causes of deaths in Haiti each year. Infant death rate in Haiti is 57 per every 100 births - the largest factors are water and sanitation.
The Solution
Teaming up with Water Mission International, we installed a mini water treatment plant. Using a four stage treatment system with a capacity of 10,000 gallons per day, this system will change the health of the Caracol community.
This project was successfully funded from the Haiti In for Thirty campaign in 2018 where families pledged $30/month for one year.
Get Involved
Financially
Help provide financial support and opportunities for the church in Caracol, KidsFest Haiti, medical mission trips, and emerging projects.
To contribute, click below and select “Eleos Haiti” as the Giving Type.
Prayer
Pray for the mission in Haiti. Pray that people in Haiti would find and follow Jesus Christ, would be cared for, loved, and impacted for the better.
Email Kevin Cotter with any questions related to Eleos Haiti.