As she quickly approaches 16, it is hard to believe the young girl who first came to Lighthouse has blossomed into a young woman—a young woman who possesses qualities of kindness and gentility, but also of fire and spunk.
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Stories from JiHM
The friendship that fuels the Haitian Hustle
When Dawn Bengtson signed up for the missions trip her pastor was leading to Haiti in January 2010, she did so out of obedience to God, rather than a desire to actually be on the trip.
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Dreams come true for the first graduates of Grace Emmanuel School
On a hot and windy June day that will not soon be forgotten, 9 men and 6 women became Grace Emmanuel School’s first ever graduating class.
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Seeking the best for Ricardo: What’s next for this sweet 22-year-old
Those with special needs in Haiti are rarely seen for who they are—they are often neglected, ridiculed and belittled, and services catering to their needs are difficult to find.
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Student Spotlight: Davidson Dorcénat
The picture perfect smile might be the first thing that draws a person to Davidson, but it doesn’t take long to fall deeper in love with the heart behind that smile.
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Happy birthday, Victory Bible Church!
On Sunday, Victory Bible Church will turn 13 years old. Roger Carole, JiHM’s director of operations, was there at the beginning, and few people know and love this church more than he does.
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