Our Missions Team has returned from Haiti, and with great news!  This year, while heading to the school we support in Hinche, Haiti with the purpose of observing progress of facilities and projects, we were greeted with not only joyful reports, but some unexpected blessings as well.  We got to truly see firsthand how the efforts of all our donors have been channeled into personally impacting lives and the community in the area we work with.  Check out our slideshow of amazing pictures from the trip in our "Missions Trip Highlights" section.  Be sure to read about God's amazing work... 

Jerry's Mission Update Letter
Before going on this Mission Trip, when asked what I would be doing there, I usually felt at a loss for a good explanation.  I was going to check on the progress of facilities and projects that had begun, both new and former, which VOC has been laboring with Lavaud on for years.  I didn’t go to build something, or do any kind of manual labor.  I didn’t go to evangelize.  Even though I knew much of what I wanted to accomplish, it seemed technical in nature and was hard to explain in a word.

But now, I know.  The Lord used this trip to encourage.  To encourage all the people at the school, the students, the teachers, the church congregation, in knowing that we care.  To encourage Lavaud that we are standing and working with him, to encourage you by bringing back the first hand evidence of the results of your generosity, and to be encouraged myself that the time and effort I spend, like you, is making a difference in people lives, and, of paramount magnitude, to witness God’s hand at work...                                                                                        

In the past year, VOC sent 4 large Balik-Bayan (going home boxes) to the Tahanan ng Kabataan (Home of the Homeless Children) in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.  The children and the orphanage staff were very grateful for the boxes and the financial contributions.  We have much to do to further the help for these homeless children in the name of Jesus, but we have been encouraged by all that God has done to make this possible ~ certainly the burden is light when we have the joy of knowing the impact our efforts are having on real situations and real lives.  The joy of the Lord is our strength.  
Continue joining in with us as we journey into the world of working together to help children in need around God's great planet!

Join Voice of Compassion Secretary Carrie Wierzba as she unfolds the story of this year's Mission Trip to Haiti!
Click "Read More" to hear of her adventures in ministry and gratitude to be a part of God's work...