The work we do for the church, the orphanage, and the community as a whole in Fonds Parisien is multi-faceted, helping to provide access and cultivate six major mandates:
When this work started in 2002 with the planting of the church in Fonds Parisien, the focus was placed on meeting the spiritual needs of the community, with attention also paid to the obvious physical needs. Gospel meetings were held, food was prepared and served to the entire town, and souls were saved.
When the earthquake hit the island in 2010, our attention shifted to disaster relief, helping to make sure that the people there had the basic necessities they needed as they rebuilt their homes and their communities.
In 2015, these relief efforts led to the establishment and opening of Notre Maison. Translated from French, it means “Our Home”, and it is just that – a home for eight orphaned children, where we focus on ensuring that they receive the best physical and spiritual care we can provide with the continued support of our donors and sponsors.
As these children grew, it became necessary to ensure that they were also being prepared academically for the years ahead. Thus, the establishment of Lakeview Academy in 2016 – a private school where they are able to work through the approved curriculum with dedicated teachers and the full support of Notre Maison staff.
By God’s grace, this work continues to thrive under the guidance of the Strathmore Church of Christ in Toronto and the support of a number of Churches of Christ across Canada and the United States.
Our History
Jean Volcy, a native of Haiti, and an elder of the Strathmore Blvd. congregation in Toronto, returned to Haiti in December of 2002 with a mission to establish a congregation of the Lord’s Church in his hometown of Fonds Parisien. With the aid of several brethren from the Delmas 28 congregation in Port-au-Prince, some brethren from the Petite Place Cazeau congregation, and Yvon Beaudoin of Quebec City, Canada, a very successful 8-day campaign was realized.
During the campaign (December 15 through 22) there were 12 baptisms, including Jean’s sister. With God’s grace, the church was established there as planned.
Fast forward to now, and the Haiti Mission has grown to include Notre Maison (a home for orphaned children) and Lakeview Academy, a private school.
About once a year, brethren from congregations across Canada and the United States continue to travel to Fonds Parisien to help in guiding and strengthening the congregation and these initiatives.