On October 1, 2013 our school opened in Macomb, Haiti. Children ages three to eight years of age are now receiving free Christ-centered education. These are the children who without our school may not attend school. You see, the average Haitian family spends 40-50 percent of its income on education, and in a community like Macomb, which has been devastated by poverty and in which there are few jobs, the children in these families would likely go through life without receiving education and with little hope of attaining jobs in the future. Many of our children are also restaveks (child slaves) who cannot afford materials and uniforms, so these too are provided for them. As you look at the pictures, you may see some students without uniforms. Many new students started school later in the year; they will have uniforms shortly.

School this year started with pre-school 1, pre-school 2 and kindergarten. Each day students receive age and grade appropriate curriculum, a healthy protein-filled snack and learn about the love of Jesus. In Fall of 2014, we will add first grade. Because our school is a missions school, we are funded entirely by donation. When you donate to Shilo Mission School, you are guaranteed that 100% of your donation goes directly toward educating our students. Shilo School is run by Pastor Jackson and Martha Colas. They, like the rest of our leadership team, are volunteers called to serve the village of Macomb. In addition to the Colases, we hire three full-time teachers and a teacher’s aide.

We ask that you pray for our children. Pray for their physical needs of food and safety to be met daily. Ask that God would sharpen their minds and help them to learn. In sixth grade all children must take the government test in French. If they do not pass the test, they are no longer allowed to continue their education. Students are tested in sixth, ninth and twelfth grade. At each level, they and their parents know that if they cannot pass the official test, their schooling will be finished. Please ask God to do a mighty work in Macomb so that school may continue and that generous people will come forward so that Love Feeds OUR World is financially able to educate these students.