Sam Rice RN, a missionary who has been working in Haiti for many years and well known in Cayman, writes on some successful work being done in Haiti as part of the “Street Kids Program” and includes a thank you to our Merci Foundation (See under Missions in our website):

“… Since that meeting, Gospel Growers has helped Carlos put his vision into operation. A month was spent instructing the kids on a variety of subjects – civics, the law, fitting into society, the environment, sexual responsibility & especially about Jesus. Through a generous donation from the Merci Foundation of Grand Cayman, we were able to start the second phase – those kids who never went to school were placed in literacy classes, those who had some experience with formal education were reintegrated into the government schools, some of the older kids are learning mechanics or driving skills so as to be able to joint the public transportation system. In all, about 50+ kids & young people are receiving help – it’s a start! We hope that if the program is a success, Carlos will be able to attract aid from larger organisations or the government. Our big problem is food! Since the kids can’t be on the streets hustling as they did, hunger could cause them to leave the program. Thanks to Perry Brown of Samaritans International, they are getting $550 per month to help in the purchase of food. Anyone wishing to help more, can do so through Gospel Growers by indicating their support for the “Street Kids Program.” We praise the Lord for this wonderful project. I’d like to rent a house for the street kids to use as a center/dormitory where they meet/sleep/eat. It would provide a measure of security for them & give them a greater sense of being part of a family. Would you help? It would be about $2,500 to rent a house for a year. …”

Anyone wishing to make a donation to Mr. Rice for this programme or any of his other work may do so as follows:

Gospel Growers, Inc.

Attn. Bob and Angie Brannan

P. O. Box 968

Smithville, Texas, 78957

USA

[Marked for Sam Rice Street Kids Program or another choice]

Or you may do so through the Council office or Elmslie Memorial United Church and we will see that the donation is sent on – without any deduction or charge by us.