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Presidential Power Struggle, Kidnappings, and Civil Unrest

The Latest News on the Situation in Haiti Is Not Encouraging We have been getting reports on a regular basis from our brothers and sisters in Haiti that the troubling times and civil unrest they daily face are getting worse. Pastor Osseille, the new lead pastor for the Presbyterian Church in Marin and the church …

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PCA Minister Jean Jacob Paul: One of the 21st Century’s Newest Martyrs

Jean Jacob Paul was Presbyterian Church in America pastor and member of Northwest Georgia Presbytery. Written by Martin Hawley | Thursday, August 6, 2020 Pastor Paul moved to Haiti, at the urging of God through the means of recurrent dreams, early in this century and began a ministry to orphaned children and the planting of …

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Increasing Engagement Despite the Challenges

Pastor Paul has recorded two videos which are linked below, urging us all to increase our engagement with our Haitian brothers and sisters. Even though there are many difficulties associated with the kingdom work there, we must not turn away from the dynamic and crucial work that God has called us to undertake in partnership …

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Update on Situation in Haiti 

We are saddened to report that kidnappings are on a steep rise in Haiti right now. Lately, these kidnappings have included U.S. citizens. The kidnappers work in highly organized groups, targeting people based upon close observation and on-line intelligence. These gangs are very sophisticated and more heavily armed than the Haitian National Police. Victims are taken to …

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Ongoing Violence Periodically Disrupts Daily Life

Rev. Jean Paul reports that the tide of civil unrest and street violence continues to ebb and flow in Haiti in July. The most challenging places are the largest population centers of Port-au-Prince and Cap Haitian. Prices for food, fuel, and other basic commodities continue to be essentially double previous levels and the black market …

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