Pray with Us
We believe that regardless of the situation, there is always hope.
April 2025
Request - Please continue to pray for the safety and security of the students and people of Haiti, especially those at our Laferronay school. They are facing challenges due to bandits and gangs. We are thankful that all of our children, families, and staff have remained safe thus far.
Request - Pray for specific conversations with American staff and our Haitian leadership staff. That we will be filled with grace and the communication will be effective and productive. Colossians 4:6
Request - Our school superintendent and his wife have been married for 13 years and have struggled to deliver a healthy baby. They have experienced several miscarriages, many as late as eight months, and their hearts long for a child of their own. Please pray that God blesses them with a healthy baby. They deeply appreciate your prayers as they continue on this journey. He specifically asked, “Please pray that I would be a dad.”
PRAISE and Request - From our March Prayer Requests
A young boy named MacKendy had kidney stones and some bone damage. He was very sick but recently underwent surgery and is now doing better. He is eating well, and we are grateful for his progress so far. Please pray for his continued healing and for protection against infections.
PRAISE - From our March Prayer Requests
We are grateful for the local Haitian churches that distributed food to 16 very needy families, as well as others in the community. What a blessing! Matthew 6:26-27
March 2025
Request - Please continue to pray for the safety and security of the students and people of Haiti. We are grateful that our schools are safe at this time, but the village of Lafferonay (the closest to Port-au-Prince) has experienced increased gang activity. May God place a hedge of protection around our villages and restore stability to the government, law enforcement and the entire country.
Request - Please pray that more people will become aware of Haiti Empowered and feel inspired to join us in prayer and as financial partners. We ask for God’s provision to sustain our finances, enabling us to continue our current programs and carry them out effectively.
Request - Please pray for wisdom and discernment as one of our local churches distributes food that was recently donated. May they be guided in making the best decisions to serve those in need effectively and responsibly.
Request - Pray for healing. We have had several children struggling with various illnesses, from colds and flu to more serious conditions like sickle cell anemia, as well as fractures and leg injuries. Pray for our doctors and nurses, that they may be granted stamina and wisdom as they care for the sick. Ask for strength for our clinics to manage the growing number of cases, and for God’s healing power to touch those who are suffering.
Request - Our school principal and his wife have been married for 13 years and have been struggling to conceive. They have experienced several miscarriages, and their heart longs for a child of their own. Please pray that God blesses them with a healthy baby. They appreciate others praying for them while they are on this journey.
February 2025
Request - Madam Bazile has a number of health issues. Please pray that her health would be restored and that she can rejoin Pastor Bazile in Haiti. She remains in the states and is seeking medical help. Provide wisdom and guidance for the doctors as they treat her.
Request - Pray for safety and security of the students and people of Haiti. While our schools remain safe at this time, our village in Lafferonay (the closest to Port-au-Prince) has seen increased gang activity. May God place a hedge of protection around our villages.
Request - One of our students (Jaims) was badly injured in a motorcycle accident. In addition to some bad scrapes, he fractured his hip. He is currently unable to attend school due to his injuries. Pray that God will heal his body, that he will have access to the medicine he needs and that he will return to school very soon.
Request - Pray for the leadership changes at Haiti Empowered. Please allow for a seamless transition and to provide wisdom and discernment for Kay Larson as she takes the reins.
Praise - Pastor Bazile was able to return safely to Leogane. His travel day was long (over 24 hours) and involved multiple airport changes and a long ride back to the village, but he arrived safely. Everyone met him with hugs and was so happy to have him back with them. His luggage arrived safely with all of the contents intact.
January 2025
Request - Pray that our past graduates and those getting ready to graduate will follow God’s calling. Some will impact the community by serving on our team and dreaming of what Haiti Empowered can accomplish.
Update - We have been able to employ some at our main office in Cassange. They have been helping other students tell their story.
Request - Pray more self-sufficiency for our Haitian team and community. The foundation has been set for the addition of strategic programs to be planned for in the next few months.
Update - We have a number of ideas from our Haiti team on how to raise more money locally and help the community. Futher plans to be shared in the spring time.
Request - Pray for wisdom as we evaluate how to best care for and educate young ladies in our high school. We want them to make good choices and support continuing education.
Update - We continued to receive additional giving which will positively impact our ability to provide for our Haitian staff. We will determine the net amount and budget by mid-January .