DID YOU KNOW... that last year the City of Fargo, ND donated not one, not two, but TWENTY used computers to Voice of Compassion for the school in Haiti?  (read about it in our blog)  Our volunteers have been hard at work loading them with the specialty software used by Pastor Lavaud for his students and classes and now ~ Ta Da!  They are finally all ready to go!  This is great news for the students.  We want to thank the City of Fargo Community Development Community again ~ thanks to their generosity, these computers are now ready to be sent down to the school, and will soon be in place to greatly improve the quality of learning for the students.  God is so good, and it is amazing to watch how he has taken one small group of supporters and used so many different generous hearts to provide for His children in Haiti.  We are praising Him for this news, and we invite you to join in the praises and celebrate with us His victories.  Enjoy the riches you have been blessed with, friends, and thanks for helping to bless others in need as well!

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...                                                                                        

Did you see Voice of Compassion at Octoberfest this year?  In case you're confused, Octoberfest is, actually, in September here in the lovely land of Appleton, WI.  Voice of Compassion ran a stand and raised money to support Missions work.  A good old cold time was had by all... but hey, at least the food is good!

"Hello, VOC members. Exciting things are happening for Voice of Compassion..." 
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