Haiti

In 2010 the United Methodist Church of Ludington sent two mission teams to Haiti. The first was to Port-au-Prince six weeks after the devastating earthquake. Dave H. and two men from other UMCs in Michigan took medical supplies and food to those in need. Our church is supporting the Baudin Elementary School in a small village outside of Cap Haitien, Haiti. So far this past year, we have spent approximately $3,000 towards teacher's pay and books at Baudin. In June, a mission team of 8 persons, including 3 from sister churches, went to Baudin and put a new roof on one of the classroom buildings, constructed a basketball and volleyball court, repaired the church roof, held a Vacation Bible School for 200 children, helped serve hot lunches, plus augmented the teacher's pay with funds for their transportation.  

June 2010 Haiti mission team

Haiti Mission trip February 2010. UMC of Ludington sponsors the Baudin Children's School near Cap Haitien. There are 300 children attending the school in a remote area of northern Haiti.  

...The mission team also helped with construction of a new roof for the elementary school and with repair of a church roof.

The mission team held a Vacation Bible School for 200 children. We played games, (like being wrapped in crepe paper to demonstrate Egyptian mummies), sang songs, taught them some English, learned a little Creole and many other things. We also fed them meals of rice and beans for three days. This is often the only food they get in a day.

It has been an honor and joy to participate in this mission trip on behalf of our church. Thank you to all who have supported this ministry of God through their prayers, gifts and service!   Your Mission Team.