Haiti Lifeline Ministries Blog

2010 Shipment to Haiti

John Ratzlaff — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:17:43 GMT

The 2010 shipment to Haiti Lifeline Orphanage is in the accumulation phase through June and July. We would like to have everything ready for crating up by early August. Donations for the shipment can be delivered to the Hesston storage location or the Ratzlaff farm warehouse (contact John Reimer or John Ratzlaff for delivery instructions/scheduling).

Haiti Lifeline Orphanage Vision 2010-2011

John Ratzlaff — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:58:07 GMT

The present vision for the orphanage has been developing over the past several years. Since the earthquake in January, this vision has had a renewed urgency placed on it. There has been a request by Haitian government officials in the past to move the medical clinic out of the guest house. There is an ever increasing interest in teams going to Haiti to help. Some of these teams are Lifeline Orphanage supporters. Many are teams and individuals going to work in outlying areas. There is a great need for housing while people are serving in Haiti. The vision is to construct a new clinic building in the southeast corner of the Lifeline compound with public access from the street. The initial clinic buiding would be kept rather small but larger than the present facility in the guest house. It would have to have electrical and plumbing mechanics installed below ground and allow for expansion in the future. The guest house building would than be remodeled into a full guest house/Lifeline Hotel. It would have significantly more sleeping rooms to accommodate guests and larger teams. The hot weather of Haiti has been an issue of discussion and how that relates to a good nights sleep or lack thereof. The Haiti Lifeline Board is researching some options on putting in a central air conditioning system to cool the building. The new power generation system will be designed to accommodate this. This project would likely involve removing and replacing some windows. A usage fee schedule would be created for guests staying at the Lifeline Guesthouse. This would be a new income source for the orphanage. A $10,000 matching grant has been made available to kick off this project. Every dollar donated will be matched by another dollar up to $10,000. This potential $20,000 will go a long way toward the completion of this project. Haiti Lifeline Ministries Board

2010 Denton Shipment to Lifeline and Kansas Team 2 Update

John Ratzlaff — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:26:36 GMT

The first half of the Denton shipment is moving from Charleston, SC into Port au Prince this morning on two different flights. The 2nd half of the shipment will follow soon. Kansas Team #2 is a large team with 22 members. We will be at Lifeline from March 23rd to April 1st. We ask for you prayer support covering the team and all of the Lord's work in Haiti.

Healing Haiti Fashion Show Benefit

John Ratzlaff — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:00:42 GMT

Healing Haiti Fashion Show Friday, February 12th, 8:00 PM Downtown Marriott Kansas City, Mo 100 % of proceeds will go to "Haiti Lifeline Ministries"

Topeka-Area Events to Benefit Haiti Lifeline Ministries

Eric Anderson — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:13:13 GMT

In the aftermath of the earthquake in Port-au-Prince, God has stirred the hearts of many in the Topeka area to help Haiti Lifeline Ministries and the Centre for Children International Lifeline Haiti Orphanage recover from this devastating event. Those in the area may participate in a number of ways between Sunday, January 31 and Saturday, February 6. Here is a list of opportunities to give to Haiti Lifeline Ministries in some unconventional ways:

DINE FOR HAITI

(Please note: all of these restaurants are Topeka locations only.)

The following restaurants will be donating a percent of proceeds to Haiti Lifeline Ministries. Just make sure you mention you are dining for this cause!

Sunday, January 31 – Cici’s Pizza, all day and evening at the Wanamaker location
Monday, February 1 – Boss Hawg’s, 5 – 9 p.m., Brookwood Shopping Center
Tuesday, February 2 – Chick-Fil-A, 5 – 8 p.m., inside West Ridge Mall
Wednesday, February 3 – Via’s Pizzeria, all day and evening, Gage Boulevard
Thursday, February 4 – Red Robin, 5 – 9 p.m., near 6th and Wanamaker
Friday, February 5 – Jersey Mike’s, all day and evening at the Wanamaker location (possibly also the downtown location, but this has not been confirmed yet)

**You will need to present a flier at Red Robin. Please contact us at HaitiOrphanHelp@live.com to obtain a flier.

COMMUNITY SALE AND BENEFIT AUCTION

On Friday, February 5 and Saturday, February 6, there will be an indoor community-wide sale and silent auction. This was born out of the story of the widow and the oil from II Kings 4. It was realized that, while we don’t all have a lot of extra money right now, most of us do have extra “jars” – unused, un-needed items sitting around our homes that clutter our lives, but could bless others. So, many are planning to bring their items to Journey Church for a donation-based sale, with all monies going directly to Haiti Lifeline Ministries. The sale will be from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday the 5th, and 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday the 6th. If you are interested in donating or helping out, please contact us at HaitiOrphanHelp@live.com.

There will also be a silent auction held in conjunction with the sale. Items obtained thus far include everything from salon services to art to condo rentals! Join us at Journey Church at 21st and Gage to see the items available and to place your bid. For more information, or if you or your business would like to donate an item to the auction, please contact us at the email address above.

BENEFIT CONCERT

A benefit concert will be held on the evening on Friday, February 5th at 7:00 p.m. at West Ridge Church in Topeka, located at the corner of 17th and Indian Hills.

Musical artists include Define Beautiful, Index, Mitch Langley and the Plugged In Band, Sarah Oldberg, and RH. There will also be a magic show by Chris Abernathy.

A love offering will be taken with all proceeds going to the “Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund” for Haiti Lifeline Ministries.

ART FOR HAITI ORPHANS

Each artist involved will have their own photo gallery of their work, including prices, percent of sale going to the orphanage, and contact information. The minimum amount going to the orphanage from any one piece of art will be 50% of the purchase price. An artist may choose to donate more than that if they wish. The percent to be donated will be listed with each particular piece. Participating artists currently include Lisa Schneider Pottery and Dan Billen. If you would like more information, or if you are an artist who would like to participate in this event, please contact us at HaitiOrphanHelp@live.com.

The Day the Earth Moved

Eric Anderson — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:29:46 GMT

Come hear Team Haiti 2010 from Lion and Lamb Church share on Sunday, January 31, 2010 6-8pm in the large lecture room in Henderson Hall on the Washburn University Campus in Topeka, KS.

Since 2008, Lion and Lamb Church annually partners with Haiti Lifeline Ministries on a mission trip to Haiti. Trips usually consist of caring for orphans and general maintenance of the orphanage itself. On Wednesday, January 6, Team Haiti 2010 left Topeka, Kansas on a flight to the Centre for Children International Lifeline Haiti Orphanage in Croix-des-Bouquets. On January 12th Haiti was hit by a magnitude-7 earthquake, causing one of the greatest natural disasters in recent history. By God’s grace, the lives of Team Haiti 2010 and the lives of all at the entire orphanage were spared during the earthquake that has claimed upwards of 200,000, left 250,000 injured and made 1.5 million homeless. In a dramatic series of events, Lion and Lamb’s Team Haiti 2010 made their way out of the destruction in Haiti and back to Kansas - with seven Haitian orphans at their side.

Adoption Possibilities

Eric Anderson — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:47:32 GMT

We are hoping we can bring some adoptable children who do not have paperwork to the U.S. from Lifeline. It is only a remote possiblity, but God can do anything and we are working on it! Anyone interested should email me at cnewcome@gmail.com

Thanks so much,
Connie Newcome

Military Protection for Orphanges

Eric Anderson — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:26:14 GMT

From Erin Lenth...

I just got off the phone with Sam Brownback's staffer, Jamie Woodworth and she informed me that every orphanage in Haiti will be receiving a a squad (which usually numbers 9 to 13) of of US military soldiers, marines, etc... to post a guard and protect and watch over them. This started today and should be complete tomorrow.

Praise God for His amazing goodness and protection!

Haiti News Update by John Ratzlaff

John Ratzlaff — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:12:22 GMT

As you know another earthquake of 6.1 hit Haiti this a.m. Here is an update from John as of this a.m.! Praise the Lord!!! More later! News Update: I have talked with Daniel twice this morning. Praise God! They are all getting along (Daniel, Nicole, and children). Very low on finances. Some banks are supposed to open this morning. We are working with getting banking wire transfer set up to Lifeline. There is no looting going on. Daniel says there is no problem. They do need finances to continue the wall repairs etc. We will be getting some money to them as soon as possible. Daniel says they are in a position to receive the shipment. Our Department of Defense says that they may be able to provide some security in the movement of the shipment from the airport to the orphanage. Cross that bridge when we get there. This break through allows for the shipment to start moving. We are also working with a container shipment to Gonaives, Haiti via truck transport into Miami, than water to Gonaives port. Than truck transportation to Lifeline for a faster food supply to Lifeline. This development is underway. The earth is still quaking in Haiti this morning. John Ratzlaff

Missionary Safe Returns and Adoption News

Eric Anderson — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:52:53 GMT

Following our links to earthquake news, videos, and audio involving missionaries and adoptions related to the orphange that Haiti Lifeline Ministries supports.

List updated 1/26/2010

Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund

Eric Anderson — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:29:24 GMT

Haiti Lifeline Ministries has established a "Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund" to help feed, provide care, and aid in rebuilding Haiti. It will be administered by Daniel and Nicole Dieudonne in Haiti who are people of great integrity. They know there country very well. Haiti Lifeline Ministries is a voluntary organization so every dollar given goes directly to the need. Donations should be sent to "Haiti Lifeline Ministries, PO Box 508, Hesston,Kansas 67062 (Memo: Haiti Relief Fund) or donate online...

EARTHQUAKE UPDATE

John Reimer — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:10:52 GMT

As most of you are aware, there was a devistating earthquake in Haiti yesterday, January 12th. Haiti Lifeline Ministries has 21 work team members at the Centre for Children's International Lifeline Orphanage. We recieved a "stray" text message last night indicating that they were all okay, however, one of the walls of the orphanage had collapsed.

Obviously when you have a 9' wall with razor wire, it is there for a reason. We are very concerned for the safety and security of our team as well as the children.

We have been in contact with the state department, and Sen. Brownback's office. They have taken all of our information, and have indicated that there will be a military presence in Haiti to help coordinate the extraction of our people to safety.

Please keep everyone in Haiti in your prayers. We will try to update the information as we get it.

John Reimer

Second Annual Haiti Lifeline Orphange Fundraiser Concert

Eric Anderson — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:19:20 GMT

Concert on September 26, 2009 at 6:00 PM

Give To A Great Cause & Take In Some Great Family Fun

Entertainment Featuring

BARRY WARD - Won Male Vocalist of the Year of the Western Division of the Country Gospel Music Ass. & has been nominated by the Academy Of Western Artists for Song of the Year. www.barrybearward.com
Jack Schmidt and the Journeymen From Buhler

Evening includes:

Horse drawn hayrack rides (4-6 pm)
Homemade Ice Cream
Popcorn, Cookies, and Drinks

BRING LAWN CHAIRS

Pastor Daniel and Nicole Dieudonne will be present at the concert. Nicole is Founder and Administrator of Haiti Lifeline Orphanage

Directions:
1 Mile East from the Buhler Cemetery Corner
2 Miles South on Victory Road

In case of rain the concert will be held at the Family Life Center
Buhler MB Church
415 N. West Street

Admission is Free
Donations are tax deductible
Checks may be made to Haiti Lifeline Ministries