ALEX is an incredible young man with a deep love for the Lord. He stands out as one with a very sensitive heart and seriousness in his relationship with Jesus. Alex wants to be a pastor and/or serve in full-time ministry. He also loves to joke around and often tries to play tricks on others, particularly the staff. He likes to have fun and is well-liked by all the children. He enjoys reading his Bible and being a teacher/mentor to the younger children. Please pray that Alex's faith will and love for God's Word would grow and that he may become a Spirit-filled Christian leader.
ANDERSON is a strong and kind boy. He is healthy and an excellent, self-taught gymnast. He works almost everyday on his backflips, handstands, and other stunts. An excellent soccer player, he has no problem keeping up with the other boys playing soccer. Anderson occasionally struggles in school, but he is also one of the most diligent students, working regularly with the tutor. Shy and quiet, you will find him often in the background with a big smile on his face. Sometimes on weekends, he can be quite the cook. After dinner, you may find him cooking up another "dinner" or after dinner "treat." He also enjoys art and craft projects. Please pray that Anderson would grow in his young faith and learn to know how much Jesus loves him.
BOHNEL, or Ti-Bo which means "little kiss," is one of the youngest boys at Maison de Lumiere. His father brought him to the orphanage in tears after the death of his wife. He was unable to care for his nine children. When Ti-Bo came to the orphanage, he only weighed 12 pounds at four years old. Today, he is a healthy, vibrant, energetic, and intelligent little boy. We thank the Lord for his healing, health and growth. He brings much life to the orphanage and is loved by all the boys. He loves school and is one of the top students in his class. At playtime, he can be heard practicing English while he is swinging on the swing set. He also loves to worship and sing about Jesus. Please pray for Ti-Bo, that God would work dramatically in his life and that he would grow up to become a Godly young man.
BRICE is a quiet and shy boy. His brother MarcKendy and he came to the home a short time ago and are still getting used to their new life. He looks up to his big brother and his brother watches out for him. He loves to play for hours with his boys home buddies Ti-Bo, Keso and Daniel. They play marbles and toy cars every chance they get. At times, Brice gets sad as he thinks back on his father who died a few years back and the difficult time they had trying to survive with their unemployed mother. When Brice's mother got a job with Maison de Lumiere as the head nanny for the girls home, he and his brother were also offered a place at the boys home. He loves his new home and new friends. Pray that Brice will grow in Christ and become a strong man of God.
CLAIRMOND, with his brother Clifford, mother and sister, would move from one relative's house to another prior to living at Maison de Lumiere. His father died when he was young and his mother struggled to care for her children. When his mother got very ill, she brought Clairmond and Clifford to the home because she could no longer feed them. Fortunately, Child Hope was able to provide a job for Clairmond's mother as a cook at the orphanage where she still works. Clairmond enjoys his life at Maison de Lumiere and all his friends. He is a friendly, loving, and sweet young boy. He is also very creative and likes to make things to play with around the home. Once, he attached two cups to a string to make his own walkie talkie. Clairmond also loves Jesus and has a kind and sensitive heart. Please pray that he will grow into a Godly young man who is passionate for the Lord.
CLIFFORD lives at the home where his younger brother Clairmond also lives. Basketball is one of his favorite sports and the basketball court is where he can usually be found. His mother works at the girls' home and he loves to visit and help her. He can be shy but has grown in his friendships with all the boys at home, and he has become quite outgoing with everyone. He loves going to school and learning. He especially likes learning English and understands it fairly well. He is a very kind boy who looks out for others. He also loves to listen to Bible stories and participate in praise and worship. Please pray for Clifford as he grows in his love for the Lord.
CLIFFORD (TI-JOHN) is a very shy child who loves music, sports and worship. He had a very difficult life growing up in Cite Sole, one of Haiti's poorest slums. Clifford and his older brother used to walk the streets of Port-au-Prince, wiping down cars and begging just to survive. Since coming to Maison de Lumiere, he is more confident and happier. He is one of our best athletes exceeding in basketball and soccer. Often wearing a set of headphones, he enjoys listening to worship music every chance he can. He also loves to sing and play drums. Please pray for Clifford, that God would continue healing his broken heart and that he would grow to be a solid man of God.
DANIEL and his brother Keso had been living in the neighborhood near Maison de Lumiere since the orphanage opened. They lived with their widowed mother and two sisters in a vacant lot. Their mother got very ill and could no longer care for her children, so they were offered to stay at the orphanage. Since moving into Maison de Lumiere, he has adapted well and truly loves the home and his new "family" Daniel started school this last fall and is doing well. He is learning English and French in classes. He loves playing basketball, cops and robbers, singing worship songs, and learning about the Bible. Please pray for Daniel as he learns more about the Lord, and as he grows in his faith.
DAVID is always smiling and will be the first to come and give you a hug. He came from a family with two mothers, six sisters, and four brothers. Before he came to Maison de Lumiere, he says he was a vagabond - wandering on the streets of Port-au-Prince. He was brought to the home by his cousin. He is a very loving child and quite a talker. He understands and can speak English very well. He is also very inquisitive and always loves to know what is going on. Whether cleaning out the office or setting up a game, he will be right there to help out. He also loves to listen and learn new things. His passion is the Bible and he never misses Bible studies and discipleship classes. One day, he wants to be a pastor. Please pray that David's love for Jesus and God's Word continues to grow, and that his dreams of serving God in full-time ministry will blossom.
DIENE came to us with his brother Ti-Bo from a very poor family who lived in the countryside. His father, a poor itinerant farmer, had recently lost his wife and was left to care for 9 children. The meager living he made growing corn on borrowed land could not support his family. He brought his sons, who were ill and malnourished, to the home out of desperation. Since coming to Maison de Lumiere, Diene and his brother are doing great and are very healthy. Diene loves the home and going to school. He gets along fantastically with all the boys. He also has a very tender, loving heart and always makes sure to watch out for his younger brother. Please pray for Diene as he grows into a man of God.
ELYSEE is a sweet, sensitive child with energy to spare. A very active young man, Elysee loves sports and anything that keeps him busy. He can be a practical joker, as well, with a great sense of humor and a friendly disposition. Elysee is also very compassionate and serious about things important to him. An excellent student, he consistently places in the top three places in his class; and more often the number one spot. He loves to learn and speak English, and takes every opportunity to practice with the missionaries or English speaking visitors. He loves to study God's Word and has a heart for those who are suffering. Please pray for Elysee as he is growing in his passion for the Lord and his desire for Elysee's life.
EMILIEN is a quiet and somewhat shy child who loves sports (soccer being his favorite), and is well-liked by all the children at the home. He came to Port-au-Prince from the northern Haitian countryside, near Cap Haitian Because his family could not longer afford to feed him, he and his brother came to the city to beg and raise funds to assist their family, He found refuge at Maison de Lumiere and is enjoying being a normal young man. Emilien enjoys school and loves his job at the home taking care of the outside grounds of the orphanage. He is always helpful and enjoys helping others. His favorite subject is God's Word. Please pray for Emilien, that he would grow in his faith and seek a closer relationship with the Lord.
EVANS is a very sweet boy. He was well known on Delmas, the main street through Port-au-Prince, where he and his brother Gibson would walk down the center of the street, red cloth in hand, wiping windshields for coins. No longer worrying about his survival, he is a happy and healthy boy who now loves Jesus, and loves to worship at home and in church. His brother Gibson, who also lives at the home, is his best friend. His mother now works at the home as one of our cooks. Evans favorite subject is God's Word and he enjoys worshipping and singing praise songs. An excellent student, he consistently places in the top three places in his class; and more often the number one spot. He is an excellent soccer player, and is kind to everyone. Please pray for Evans as he grows in his passion for the Lord.
GIBSON is Evan' younger brother and a very sweet child also. He grew up begging on the streets of Port-au-Prince and struggling to survive. Since arriving at the orphanage, Gibson and his brother have not stopped playing - almost as if they were trying to make up for lost time. He is also a quiet child, certainly not the voice you will hear above all the others, but you will notice his sweet and genuine demeanor right away. His mother works at the home as a cook and brings his youngest brother, Lickson, each day. Gibson is able to be with his family, grow together with them, and also be provided for and learn about Jesus. He loves his home and all his friends in the home. An excellent student, he consistently places in the top three places in his class; and more often the number one spot. His favorite subject in school is reading and his favorite thing to do at the home is to play soccer with the other boys his age. Please pray for Gibson's continued growth in the Lord.
ISRAEL is a very special boy who is one of our leaders at Maison de Lumiere. Badly burned in a kitchen fire as a baby, Israel's face is severely scared from third degree burns. He hopes one day to visit the US to have plastic surgery; this has been a dream all his life. An excellent and committed student, he studies hard and wants to one day become a successful businessman. Israel loves sports - soccer being his favorite. Israel is also a devout worshipper and prayer warrior, and is known for his passionate prayers and heart for the Lord. Please pray that Israel may one day be able to go to the US for plastic surgery and that his faith will continue to grow and blossom.
JAMES is a strong, silent type. Although a bit shy and uncomfortable around crowds, he has strong leadership skills and is an excellent example for the other kids. He loves learning English and has become one of the best English speakers. He is very kind and you will often find him patiently teaching one of the younger kids, or helping them to resolve some problem. He is a good teacher and one of our most helpful children around the house - often the first to pick up a broom or mop to clean things up. He has a servant's heart and loves Jesus very much. Please pray for James, that his faith would grow and that the Lord would reveal His will for James' life.
JEFF is a serious boy. He loves to be a part of any conversation or activity - listening, observing, or jumping right in to whatever might be happening. He always likes to be included. Jeff enjoys speaking and practicing English and hopes to one day attend an English-speaking school. He enjoys playing soccer and is quite good at it; he also likes playing board games. He likes to listen to music on his portable CD player. Please pray for Jeff as he continues to grow and mature, that he would come to know Jesus more and embrace the Lord's love and grace for him.
JOCELYN is our in-house comedian and jokester. Always smiling and ready to joke around, he loves to have fun and is quite social. He will gladly greet and meet any new visitors to the home. Soccer is his favorite sport and he tries to play often. Having a big heart for the younger kids at the orphanage, Jocelyn readily chooses to play with and teach them over playing with the older boys. He also has a very serious side and is passionate about things that are important to him. He loves Jesus and wants to one day serve full-time in ministry, to share the hope he has found in Jesus. He loves Bible study, and praise and worship time. Please pray that the Lord will continue to shape and mold Jocelyn into a Godly man that will dramatically impact Haiti for Jesus.
JONAS is a quiet and likeable young man who loves school and is always looking to help out. He enjoys flying his own custom made kites and teaching the other children his kite construction secrets and techniques. He loves sports and plays as often as he can, even though he suffers from epilepsy which prevents him from actively participating in all the sports he enjoys. A good student, Jonas enjoys school and studies hard. He says his best friend is Jesus and he loves to read his Bible every chance he gets. Please pray for Jonas as he grows in the knowledge of Jesus as his Lord and Savior.
JUNIOR is a likeable and friendly boy who tends to be shy. An outstanding student, Junior loves school and studying. He wants to one day serve the Haitian people. Academically, he has consistently been at the top of his class. His favorite subject is Bible. He also enjoys sports and is a serious competitor - soccer being his favorite - and he is one of the best players. Junior speaks English very well and loves to practice with visitors. He has a heart for the Lord and is often seen reading his Bible in his free time. Please pray that Junior will continue to grow in Jesus and his love for Him.
KESO is a sweet and energetic boy. He and his older brother, Daniel, came to us after suffering much hardship. They would often go days without food and were severely neglected. Today, however, Keso is a very happy boy. He enjoys all his "brothers" at the orphanage and now feels loved and very much part of a family. He enjoys playing on the swings, soccer, marbles and board games. School is one of his favorite things to do and he is a very good student. Usually the first one to run up and greet new visitors, he loves meeting them and sharing his life with those who take an interest in him. Please pray for Keso as the Lord continues to heal his heart and reveal His great love for him.
MARCHEROLD, or Macorel as the kids call him, is an independent and creative child who loves sports and games. He is well-known amongst the boys at the orphanage for creating incredible kites from trash lying on the ground. Very resourceful, he can make a game out of an old shoe and a wire that will keep him fascinated for hours. He is a shy boy with a sweet personality and gentle nature. He loves to have fun and play with the other boys at home. A jokester, he will always try to get a laugh out of you with some silly practical joke or goofy expression. Please pray that Macorel grows in his young faith and that he will seek God's direction for his life.
MARCKENDY is the oldest son of Navi, the head nanny at the MDL girls home. Ever since MarcKendy's father died, he has become "the man of the house" and carefully watches out for his little brother Brice. He has endured a difficult life before coming to the home as his unemployed mother tried for years to care for him and his brother. He loves his new home and all his new "brothers" and hopes to one day have a job and support his mother so she no longer has to work. MarcKendy enjoys Bible studies and the home and playing soccer. He struggles with school but tries very hard to do his best. Pray for him as he seeks to learn more about Jesus and grow in his young faith.
PATRICK is a very nice and sincere young man. Already displaying strong leadership skills, Patrick is often known as an arbitrator and peace maker. He also looks after his sister Phara, who is living at the girl's home. School is very important to him and he works hard on his studies. He loves sports and plays hard; and he always looks forward to Sunday soccer competitions at the orphanage. Patrick loves learning God's Word, worshipping and praying. He has a passion for Jesus and is growing daily in his biblical knowledge, love for the Lord, and in his heart to serve others. Please pray for Patrick that he would learn what God would have for his life and that he would continue to grow in his passion for Jesus and others.
RICHARD is a sweet and energetic boy. Both Richard and his brother, Willie, are extremely helpful, always looking to assist others. Richard's passion is worship and his high, loud singing voice can be heard above all the other boys during our praise and worship times. He loves to worship, sing praises and listen to Bible stories. He also enjoys playing soccer and doing work projects around the home. He will often follow an adult around waiting for a new "project." Both Richard and his brother are well loved by the other boys and staff. Please pray that Richard would grow in his young faith to become a Godly and devoted young man.
SCHNEIDER is a kind, gentle and quiet boy. He loves learning English and enjoys practicing with missions teams and visitors. Generally shy, he does not like to initiate conversations, but loves to talk once someone takes an interest. He is a diligent student and enjoys soccer, school and studying. Schneider suffers from Hepatitis B, which makes him fatigued sometimes. Please pray for the Lord to heal his body, and to strengthen his immune system. Pray that he will continue to grow in the love and grace of Jesus.
SEMY is a sweet natured, easy going young man, who likes to joke around and laugh a lot. Already considered a "professional" comedian of sorts, the other boys have been known to pay him to make them laugh. He enjoys school and his favorite subjects are math, spelling, and social science. He likes to play a lot and is one of our best soccer and basketball players. One of his favorite activities is watching Brazil play soccer on television. He also loves singing in church and reading the Bible. The Gospel of John is his favorite book of the Bible. He loves Jesus and loves to worship Him. Please pray for Semy's continued growth in the Lord and that he would know and be able to follow God's plan for his life.
WALGENS is a kind, energetic, intelligent young man. His big smile and funny sense of humor make him popular at the home and at school. He is a good student and enjoys studying. Very orderly and organized, he always keeps his clothes and bed neat and tidy. He loves to play with all the other boys and gets along well with everyone, no matter their age. He has been learning English and his English has improved tremendously in a very short period of time. He loves to play soccer and looks forward to being big enough to play with the older boys. He has a heart for Jesus and serving others. One of his favorite things is worshipping, singing praise songs, and attending church. Please keep Walgens in your prayers as he continues to grow in his young faith and in the knowledge of God's Word.
WILLIE is a very energetic boy. He almost always has a big smile on his face. Referred to as "Pastor Willie" by the other boys at the home. Willie loves to pray and worship the Lord. During morning prayer time, and often on prayer walks, you will see him interceding fervently in prayer. When not doing homework, studying English or his Bible, Willie can be seen playing soccer or on the swings with the other boys at the home. He is a quick learner and a good student at school. He is also very helpful around the house. Willie's English is quite good and he loves to interact with visiting missions team members and our American missionaries. He continues to learn more about Jesus and the Bible through Sunday school, church, and Bible classes at the orphanage. Please keep him in your prayers as he continues to grow, that he would know and grow in the grace and love of Jesus.
WILLIE B. met us at a feeding outreach we held in his village. He was brought to us by residents of the village who said he needed medical help. Hunched over and barely able to walk, Willie needed both hands, resting on his knees to support his body. His leg muscles could not support the weight of his body. People in his village tried voodoo to cure him, but he only got worse. When we took him into the home, we prayed heavily over him, fed him healthy meals, and watched in awe as God worked miracles. Today, Willie is happy and healthy. He walks, runs, rides his bike and loves to try to teach the American visitors Creole! Willie loves to study the Bible and is active in an advanced discipleship class at the orphanage. Please continue to pray for his healing and that he would grow into a godly man as he learns more about the Lord and Scripture.
YVENEL is our newest boy at the home, who was brought to us with his baby sister, Estaline, when their mother died of an asthma attack. Everyone who meets him instantly falls in love with him. His sweet personality, his beautiful smile, and his love for life are contagious. He is such a joy to have in our home, and he cares so much for everyone he comes in contact with. Though he's only been in our home for a little while, he already is encouraging others to pray without ceasing. He is such a prayer warrior and his love for Christ is so evident. When he grows up, he would like to be a pastor. His favorite sports to play are soccer and basketball. It's exciting to think of what Christ is going to do with him as he matures and grows more into the image of Christ.
