FIRE REBUILD

Zorada and Napoleon grieved as their home went up in flames. They lost absolutely everything—their home, furniture, and clothing—they were devastated and completely baffled at what to do next.

Zorada and Napoleon are a Dominican couple, living very closely to Pastor Diony’s church in the Dominican Republic. Pastor Diony and the majority of his congregation are Haitian. In the Dominican Republic, it’s normal to experience division between Haitians and Dominicans. Even within churches, it’s common to see each culture keep to themselves. But not this church. Immediately when they saw the house engulfed in flames, they knew that they were positioned by God to be His hands and feet and to serve them in their time of need.

Within a matter of days, funds were raised by generous donors all throughout the network of our Mission of Hope community whose hearts were moved to help. Construction started on their home the very next week after it had burned. Pastor Diony and several of his church members have volunteered their time over the past couple of weeks to help rebuild Zorada and Napoleon’s home.

Eyes brimming with tears, Napoleon said, “This reminds me so much of how united we really are. We are brothers and sisters.” What an incredible picture of unity, sacrifice, and the church being the church.