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HAITI, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, is in a constant state of economic and political upheaval. The need is overwhelming and although millions of dollars have been poured into the country, few positive and lasting changes have occurred. Many ministries have attempted and failed to establish a long-term ministry presence in Haiti. In such an apparently hopeless situation, the Jacksonville Baptist Association wants to be wise in how we approach the funding of ministry in Haiti.
We are deeply committed to:
- Developing an ongoing, permanent presence for Christian ministry.
- Equipping and empowering local Haitian leaders.
- Educating and discipling Haitian children and adults.
- Ensuring the safety of all missionaries and mission teams.
- Handling all finances with integrity and honesty.
In 1998, the Jacksonville Baptist Association established JBA Haiti, outside the city of Cabaret. From the beginning, our intent has been to develop ministries that will enable Haitian children and adults to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and through Him, change the country of Haiti. Since 1998, we have opened an orphanage, a school and a church in the Cabaret area. Marcus and Billie Greene served faithfully as the on-site directors for JBA Haiti until Marcus was diagnosed with cancer. Although unable to return to Haiti at this time, Marcus and Billie continue to help the people of Haiti. Several years ago Marcus started Emmanuel Baptist Church in the Arlington area of Jacksonville. After months of working to establish the church, God led the congregation to join another
existing congregation. The funds Emmanuel Baptist Church had collected were given to the Jacksonville Baptist Association for the establishment of the Emmanuel Haiti Endowment Fund through the Florida Baptist Foundation. This endowment allows the interest from the funds to be distributed annually for the JBA Haiti project. In this way, JBA Haiti will have funds available annually and your invested funds will keep giving year after year.
 WOULD YOU consider giving to the Emmanuel Haiti Endowment Fund? Your tax deductible gift will truly change the life of a child and provide a Haitian family with new hope. JBA Haiti currently consists of the Cabaret Baptist Children’s Home, Cabaret Baptist School, and the Cabaret Baptist Church, as well as ongoing skill training and community feeding programs. Your gift may be in the form of cash, securities, stocks or a deferred gift—one made through a will, trust or life-income gift such as a gift annuity, charitable remainder trust. However you choose to give, you can be assured that your donation will be handled with the utmost integrity and will continue to bless the people of Haiti for years to come.
EMMANUEL HAITI ENDOWMENT FUND
Please make checks payable and mail to:
 Florida Baptist Foundation
1320 Hendricks Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32207
In the memo field, write:
Emmanuel Haiti Endowment Fund
Project #1469
Download and print this information
 Emmanual Haiti Fund Brochure
Questions concerning JBA Haiti:
Jacksonville Baptist Association
904-727-6800
www.jaxbaptist.org
Florida Baptist Foundation
904-346-0325
www.floridabaptist.org |
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