OM USA: Prayer Blog

Haiti: On 18 August, Marc-Hancy Saint Charles, a Haitian missionary serving with OM since January 2010, was shot and killed during an apparent robbery in Port-au-Prince. He had recently made a bank withdrawal to purchase materials for an OM project to build a roof for a church in a nearby village. Marc served with OM France from 1989 to 1990 and on Logos II from 1990 to 1991. He then served as Evangelism Pastor at the Baptist Tabernacle in Delmas. After the 2010 earthquake, Marc joined the OM Caribbean team as an Island Coordinator. He leaves behind his wife Jocelyn, son Christo (15), and daughter Stassie (13). We remain steadfast in our mission, and Marc’s, to mobilize the church and to see the name of Jesus Christ carried to those who do not know him. Haiti struggles with civil unrest from poor living conditions and failed economic policies. Major crime continues to rise, especially in the Port-au-Prince area. During the third week of August, there were 22 murders, 31 robberies, and five kidnappings tied to various NGOs. Yet churches and other groups that OM has partnered with continue to see great fruit. Trinity Baptist Church in Limonade baptized nine new believers on the day Marc was killed. Churches continue to grow and the sustainable businesses that OM has helped start are doing well. Many churches, schools, orphanages, and local farmers are seeing significant income as a result of OM’s sustainable business initiatives. Pray for Marc’s family as they come to terms with this huge loss Pray that through his life and witness many would find Christ