Child Rearing and Education. Very young children are indulged, but by the age of seven or eight most rural children engage in serious work. Children are important in retrieving household water and firewood and helping to cook and clean around the house. Children look after livestock, help their parents in the garden, and run errands. Parents and guardians are often harsh disciplinarians, and working-age children may be whipped severely. Children are expected to be respectful to adults and obedient to family members, even to siblings only a few years older than themselves. They are not allowed to talk back or stare at adults when being scolded. They are expected to say thank you and please. If a child is given a piece of fruit or bread, he or she must immediately begin breaking the food and distributing it to other children. The offspring of elite families are notoriously spoiled and are reared from an early age to lord it over their less fortunate compatriots.

Tremendous importance and prestige are attached to education. Most rural parents try to send their children at least to primary school, and a child who excels and whose parents can afford the costs is quickly exempted from the work demands levied on other children. 

    Angel Murrah‎ of Missionary Ladies of Church of CHRIST

As far back as I can remember my mom Sheryl Murrah has been going to Haiti when I was about 3 I remember being in the basement and seeing her packing and washing clothes. I asked her what are you doing mommy? She said baby you know the Haitians that I tell you about well these clothes are for them and I said why can't they buy their own things? She said cause doesn't have the money to do so. I then said well why don't they move here she said cause that's there home. I then went up stairs and gathered some of my toys and came back in the basement and put them in the box. 
At the age of 5 I did my first presentation at McDonald's, Wendy's and etc. I would give my spill to the managers and get the happy meals for the toys. They would come out with boxes of toys as donations. 
My parents traveled the country doing benefit concerts and my mom would do speaking engagements to bring awareness of the conditions in Haiti. My dad would sing. 
Then it was time for her to leave and go. I would beg and beg to go but she always said that I was to young. I would be sad when she left but I knew she wouldn't have left if she didn't have too. She sacrificed a lot my birthdays, her birthdays, Christmas, spring breaks and her life for her love. Missionary Work in Haiti.
For my sixteenth birthday (which was this March) she and my family paid my expenses to Haiti. The experience was so amazing to help so many villages, plenty of churches and get to play with kids. Its a life changing experience. My whole perceptive on life has changed and so will yours.
Thanks Mommy for being you~

sis Tabitha Csdcv garden in Haiti. She and the children are working the fields to produce food. 

The St Raphael CoC. It took us 4 hours one way to reach this location. They have two ministers, I don't remember the 1st ones name but I do remember Bro Richard. Bro Richard is a graduate from the CBT 2nd class. He was sought out by the leaders of this church to be taught the gospel. Bro Richard has several churches that he works with along with working with the CBT. I will share more abt Richard at a later date.

The Bathroom at the Lamoliere CoC. Just a piece of clothe, no privacy or toilet paper. Can you help? Will you Help? 

Child Rearing and Education. Very young children are indulged, but by the age of seven or eight most rural children engage in serious work. Children are important in retrieving household water and firewood and helping to cook and clean around the house. Children look after livestock, help their parents in the garden, and run errands. Parents and guardians are often harsh disciplinarians, and working-age children may be whipped severely. Children are expected to be respectful to adults and obedient to family members, even to siblings only a few years older than themselves. They are not allowed to talk back or stare at adults when being scolded. They are expected to say thank you and please. If a child is given a piece of fruit or bread, he or she must immediately begin breaking the food and distributing it to other children. The offspring of elite families are notoriously spoiled and are reared from an early age to lord it over their less fortunate compatriots.

Tremendous importance and prestige are attached to education. Most rural parents try to send their children at least to primary school, and a child who excels and whose parents can afford the costs is quickly exempted from the work demands levied on other children. 

We don't want to appear to be beggars or  pests. Only servants of the LORD. That has charged us to care for the widows and the orphanages in their distress, to feed, to clothes, to visit those that are sick and in prison. That's what I do and that's who I am. My heart is in the right place, helping others here in the U.S., Haiti and other countries as well.
As time rapidly approaches we have not met our targets as of yet. But I know we will exceed our goal. Because that's what GOD does, when we trust HIM. However a week or so ago. I ask if there was anyone that was willing to sponsor a sister to go to Haiti and got a few responses. Which is great. I am asking again. If you are financially able to do so, please let me know. It's not require to pay the full amount which is about $1,500.00 pp, but if you can find it in your heart to help with the big ticket items like the airfares would be a bonus. Or if you can only afford to pay for someone's room and board that's $140.00 for the week. That's awesome. We'll take it. We're here for a purpose and a cause. We're here because we are liked-minded, we are here because Missionary Work is Designed and Approved by God. Think on it. Let me know. We must have everything paid for by Jan 20th. Bless someone, Bless GOD too, for blessing You. Please send check donations payable to : Compassion Haitian Leaders, P.O.Box 23047 Charlotte, NC 28227, for more info, please call 650-766-0822.

I had to speak out. Since I found out about what happened to my sister, friend and fellow missionary worker in Haiti. I sat back and watched people post the article about her death. My perspective~ Roberta is not a Breaking News Story. She was my sister. She was dedicated and a faithful worker for GOD in Haiti. I've known her for 20 years. When I 1st started going to Haiti 1996, Roberta Audate was the buzz about her work in Haiti. I had to met her and get to know her. We talked and talked and the relationship grew. We could identify with each other and the lack of attention and support that missionary work in Haiti received. How it was a non-factor to so many African Americans in general and in the church.
But that didn't stop either of us. We continue to do GOD's work. For many years Jeff Murrah and myself supported her. She was grateful and humbled. She took kids into her home. Never turning them away. She went through storms and stayed the course. She loved the Haitian people as they were her people. She spoke the language fluently and was very comfortable (maybe too comfortable) in Haiti. She was home.
I am going to say this again, she is NOT a Breaking News Story or someone that you should feel sorry for. She's died doing what she loved.
I say this to you all that may read this. I have been asking for support for Haiti for 20 years and have been rejected by most and ignored by some. Sometimes asking people right here on FaceBook for a mere $2.00 and crickets. If you really care about Roberta or her story has pricked your heart, Please Support what she died doing, helping the Haitian People. Please Donate and support the Missionary Workers for Haiti. Do something other than feel sorry or sad for her. Roberta is good, she had fought the good fight. She's with the Lord now. ‪#‎mourningthelostfortheliving‬

We have another SHOUT OUT for our beloved Belinda Moore for her generous donation. May Our GOD continue to bless you as you have blessed HIS People. To God be the Glory!! #ITSALLABTGOD

GOD is still at work. Blessing us much more than we deserve. His servant Aida Pellon has pledged to sponsor another sister. That's 2 in one night. We now have a total of 3 sisters that have committed to sponsor a sister to travel to Haiti. I believe we have more, I know GOD will touch others' hearts and they too will commit. Because it 's ALL ABOUT GOD and HIM getting the Glory that HE and only HE deserves. Let's give GOD the Praise for all things. Thank HIM for all things. Thank YOU JESUS. Thank You!!

Shoes from the Bellfork CoC. Headed by Andrea Lugo

Hello my fellow-workers for the Lord.
I wanted to give you all an update on the supplies that's been donated by so many of you (27 bins packed and working on 2 more).
The financial records are available in the files, the google docs and on the gofundme site. This is what our God has blessed us with. To Him and Him alone belongs the GLORY! More to come!

Thanks Nancy George for donating this beautiful boy clothing. God bless you always

Another blessing from Nancy George. Shoes for young men.

                 Donated by Cookie Frazier  

                   Donated by Cookie Frazier

If you're not paying attention you just might miss it~ Praise God for sis Margarita Pedrosa Espenilla for answering the call. To GOD be the Glory!

Another Blessing from our FATHER, through Pamela Cummings Harris all the way from Killeen, Texas. We are being blessed daily. GOD is doing a new thing Can't you See IT? Thanks so much for your donation. Bless you and your family~Always!!

Good morning and Praise GOD for another Blessing from Cheryl Lynch, who donated some fashionable jewelry for the sisters in Haiti. To GOD Be  The Glory!
Thanks Cheryl for your love and support. God bless you always!

Praise GOD from whom ALL Blessing Flow. Through the power and authority of GOD using the Belfork CoC, in the beautiful city of Jacksonville, NC. Under the leadership of Dr Lugo, Sis Andrea Lugo and bro Kesleys drove 6 hours this morning to bring the supplies that the congregation so generously gave. They unpacked and turned around and drove back. AMAZING! It's all about GOD. Shouting Out to sis Andrea for being a 4 time Veteran of going to Haiti. To God be the Glory!!

Thank YOU GOD, for another models of 'Send Me" shirts! Sisters Bernice Henley, Sierra Woollard and sis Juanita Moore- Mofett.

Ladies. we will be accepting new orders of "Send Me" shirts for 3rd batch. So come on place your orders now!!!! All sizes plus shipping is $15 total. Please send payment, checks payable to: Compassion Haitian Leaders, Mail to Sheryl Murrah, P.O. Box 23047, Charlotte, NC 28227. On memo write: Send Me Shirt

Thank YOU GOD, for another workers YOU send to do the work! Tina Garrett and Donna Garrett...

Ladies. we will be accepting new orders of "Send Me" shirts for 3rd batch.  So come on place your orders now!!!! All sizes plus shipping is $15 total. Please send payment, checks payable to: Compassion Haitian Leaders, Mail to Sheryl Murrah, P.O. Box 23047, Charlotte, NC 28227. On memo write: Send Me Shirt

Sending my love to all my sisters in Christ ❤❤. Thank you for praying for me and my family ...From Roma Chandool​

Ladies. we will be accepting new orders of "Send Me" shirts for 3rd batch. So come on place your orders now!!!! All sizes plus shipping is $15 total. Please send payment, checks payable to: Compassion Haitian Leaders, Mail to Sheryl Murrah, P.O. Box 23047, Charlotte, NC 28227. On memo write: Send Me Shirt

"Thank you for sending me the "Send Me" shirt and thank you for loving me". From our Model, Fe De Mesa Marquez​

I had to speak out. Since I found out about what happened to my sister, friend and fellow missionary worker in Haiti. I sat back and watched people post the article about her death. My perspective~ Roberta is not a Breaking News Story. She was my sister. She was dedicated and a faithful worker for GOD in Haiti. I've known her for 20 years. When I 1st started going to Haiti 1996, Roberta Audate was the buzz about her work in Haiti. I had to met her and get to know her. We talked and talked and the relationship grew. We could identify with each other and the lack of attention and support that missionary work in Haiti received. How it was a non-factor to so many African Americans in general and in the church.
But that didn't stop either of us. We continue to do GOD's work. For many years Jeff Murrah and myself supported her. She was grateful and humbled. She took kids into her home. Never turning them away. She went through storms and stayed the course. She loved the Haitian people as they were her people. She spoke the language fluently and was very comfortable (maybe too comfortable) in Haiti. She was home.
I am going to say this again, she is NOT a Breaking News Story or someone that you should feel sorry for. She's died doing what she loved.
I say this to you all that may read this. I have been asking for support for Haiti for 20 years and have been rejected by most and ignored by some. Sometimes asking people right here on FaceBook for a mere $2.00 and crickets. If you really care about Roberta or her story has pricked your heart, Please Support what she died doing, helping the Haitian People. Please Donate and support the Missionary Workers for Haiti. Do something other than feel sorry or sad for her. Roberta is good, she had fought the good fight. She's with the Lord now. ‪#‎mourningthelostfortheliving‬

Missionary work is highly needed, it's crucial, a must!

Here is the reason why:

Millions of people have never heard of the Salvation Story. And we talked of the second coming while half of the world never heard of the first.

We are raising money to give God the Glory that He so Rightfully deserve. We are planning our 20th year Anniversary of doing Missionary Work in N. Haiti and would like you to be a part of it. Our next trip will be in March of 2016. Our Team consists of sisters of the CoC. Please support the cause and give an offering to help those that are in Haiti to eat a meal, to drink clean/fresh water, to wear clean clothes and to receive the Gospel of Christ. So I ask you to please consider giving not to me but to the cause of helping others. Together we can make a difference.
Proverbs 19:17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord and he will reward them for what they have done.
It might be us now, but it can be tomorrow that stand in need of help. Thanks for your donation and if you want to join us in Christ on our next journey to Haiti. Please contact~ Lydia Matias or Sheryl Murrah for more info. Thanks again and be a blessing~

We Are Celebrating 20 Years Of Haiti Missionary Service

HOW CAN WE HELP DONATE FOR 2016 HAITI MISSION?

We are celebrating 20 years of Haiti Missionary Service!

HOW CAN WE HELP DONATE FOR 2016 HAITI MISSION?
By the Grace, Mercy and Love of the Father, I encourage every Church member of Churches of CHRIST, Missionaries  for Haiti, to please buy your own "SEND ME" T-shirt and wear it when you go to Church, or to Ladies Day or to Bible class. This way we can advertise and get more orders of "SEND ME" T-shirts. This way we can help donate for the cause! Please send orders together with payments to Sheryl Murrah. You can send payments by Money Order or by check payable to "Compassion Haitian Leaders". Send to Sheryl Murrah, P.O.Box 23047, Charlotte, NC 28227. Or you can use gofundme to enter your donations. Please, remember, millions of people still have never heard of the Salvation Story plus we are talking of the second coming while half of the world never heard of the first. ....As members of the body of Christ we must remain active in serving those in need by becoming His hands and feet. Through short-term mission trips, it is our goal to encourage, teach, support,empower and to show love for those that are less fortunate. Please partner with us in caring for children, men and women in distress. Support us as we support others. In JESUS Name, Amen.

You can use gofundme.com to enter your donations. Copy the link and paste to your "inbox fb messenger" and click it:  http://www.gofundme.com/ue5ffc

PLEASE COPY THE LINK AND PASTE TO  YOUR "INBOX FB MESSENGER" TO CLICK, TO VIEW AND ORDER "SEND ME" T-SHIRTS: Please inbox Lydia Matias or Sheryl Murrah for sizes. Thank you in advance. GOD bless you and yours!!!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwGH3h0UqthrM0FZMk0wSGVCQWc/view?usp=sharing

MY REPORT ON HAITI MISSIONARY WORK APRIL 2015 WITH MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, ANGEL MURRAH

I first want to thank God almighty for allowing me to work with you all. It couldn't have been done without your participation and cooperation. You get MISSIONARY WORK. Which is a Great thing. That means I am not preaching to the Choir. I am so humbled by all the support and love. From Denise West, Marlo Brooks, Samatha Joseph, Lydia De Mesa Matias, Annie Newton, Cookie Frazier, Debbie Watkins Taylor, Terri Baskin, Roderick Frazier II aka Gaby, Tamera Armstrong, Jonathan Bennett, Angel Murrah, Jeff Murrah, Cordelia Wade, Juanita Moore, Aida Pellon, Suzan Dennis, Ollie Lockwood (my mother), Garry Lockwood, Cydney Moore and Ginessa Jones. Also I am thankful for the entities that helped in our journey:  Dave Dirrim/CHCH, Tim Mastenbrook/HCF, the Admins for the HCF/CHCH, Sam Pounds/minister of the Hill Top CoC, Bobby L. Green/minister of Metropolitan Charleston CoC, Leslie James/minister of the Sugar Creek CoC and MFI/shipping company.

I will be brief. But I will be amiss if I didn't include Richard Rodney and the staff at the Center for Biblical Perfection (Haitian Christian Foundation) in Galman du Plaa, Haiti. Richard is a man after God's own Heart. A servant for his people and for the Lord. He truly blessed us on our stay as well as the Marbles (directors in Haiti) working with the CHCH (an orphanage of the CoC directed by David Dirrim).  

This is a list of  the villages, orphanages, schools and CoC that we visited, along with the ministers and if they have schools or orphanages I have listed those. Pictures are includes sharing supplies, food, clothing, smiles and love. Our God blessed us to pack and pass out 800 lbs of food, 400 care packages, 100 lbs of toys, over 100 small girls dresses (thanks Sam Pounds), tons of costume jewelry, shoes, school supplies, approx 200 men ties (thanks Leslie Jame & Garry Lockwood), 600 lbs of clothing for all genders, plenty of medical supplies & more.  

> 1. Lamolere CoC, minister Fonrose Teogene, has a school no count on students or church members. 
> 2. Kadouch CoC, minister Fonrose Teogene, has a school no count on students or church members. 
> 3. Mazr CoC, minister Boliver, has a school 345 students and no count on church members.
> 4. Border Mere-Limonade, minister Calix, he was available but we left things for his church. The church has been severely damaged by flood waters of the Caribbean Sea.  
> 5. Pister CoC, minister Michil  Victor, feeding program and 35 members.
> 6. Mon Adam CoC, they have 2 ministers:  Bro Pierre 15yrs and minister Felton 5 yrs, church no count on members, students 185 and 9 teachers  
> 7. Limbe CoC, minister Pierre 27 yrs and Bro Felton 10 yrs, has a school, 220 members and 116 students.
> 8. Pelton CoC, minister Richard, has school, started with 12 members 2002 and now he has over 340, also he works with 3 congregations and April 5,2015 had 17 to be baptized. 
> 9. Ravines Des Roches CoC, preaching for 8 yrs and a graduate from the CBT (3rd class)
> 10. Port Magot CoC, minister Jackson, 80 members, 6 yrs as a minister, also a graduated of the 4th class from the CBT under the teaching and direction of Dave Dirrim.      
> 11. Bas Limbe CoC, minister Edique, has school 496 students, 14 teachers, church members 496, he was taught by the late bible scholar Joseph Albert.
> 12. A representative from Ranquette came and picked up supplies for them. Chrisma Thelusmond. 
> 13. Ouonimente CoC, Bro Jean Jocelyn, had a school which was burnt down late 2013, He is now holding school in the Church Bldg., members 283, students 265 and teachers 10.
> 14. Savane Longe CoC, Celigny St Ilnord minister, met us in Ouonimente he has 350 members and 307 students. Cel has 23 yrs of being a minister and request financial support for many things that his church is in need of. Especially repairs, to replaced some equipment that was stolen and to pay teachers salaries. 
> 15. Desmond CoC, Bro Bernabin and Jackson are the minsters there. They're vision is to get their school back, to be able to pay the teachers, roof repairs and church pews.
> 16. Ft Liberte CoC, Bro Aniluis has a school, church and an orphanage for children that were displaced after the Earthquake. These children are adoptable. 29 Girls, 26 Boys, church members 204.
> 17. Terrier Rouge CoC, Bro. Jonate, 35 members, the location is abt 3 yrs old. By passing out supplies we were abt to have a few villagers to come in hear the Word and promised to start attending worship. 
> 18. Thomasique (Cant read my writing. This is what happens when you are trying to ride and write.) church members 50, students 108 and 3 yrs as a minister. He was asking for prayers for him and his congregation.
> 19. St Michel, Bro Richard, 60 members,8 hours R/T drive, has an asst minister, lovely members and growing in the right direction. Currently worshiping in a bamboo bldg with a tin roof. But they are all happy and grateful for all that our God is doing in their lives. 
> 20. CHCH is an orphanage under the guidance and direction of David Dirrim, Local Directors in Haiti are the Marble family and they have been in Haiti for 1.5 yrs, Currently they have 30 beautiful, well kept, well manner and loving children under their care. The CHCH also has a school, church and a complete staff for daily needs. The CHCH is a blessing from God.
21. du DutyCoC, bro Joel Joseph has abt 345 students and 300 church members. And a graduate of the CBT 1st class. 

Well this is a report of my trip and of course it was not this organized, remember this is Haiti. Again I thank you so much. Sending blessings your way!! Please address me for any clarifications. Please feel free to share. Also I sent pictures of our brothers and sisters. Please review.  
Serving Our Lord,
Sheryl Murrah

On 12 January 2010, Haiti suffered a devastating earthquake, magnitude 7.0 with a death toll estimated by the Haitian government at over 300,000, and by non-Haitian sources from 50,000 to 220,000. Aftershocks followed, including one of magnitude 5.9. The capital city, Port-au-Prince, was effectively leveled. A million Haitians were left homeless, and hundreds of thousands starved. The earthquake caused massive devastation, with most buildings crumbled, including Haiti's presidential palace. The enormous death toll made it necessary to bury the dead in mass graves. Most bodies were unidentified and few pictures were taken, making it impossible for families to identify their loved ones. The spread of disease was a major secondary disaster. Many survivors were treated for injuries in emergency makeshift hospitals, but many more died of gangrene, malnutrition, and infectious diseases.

A Few Interesting Facts about Haiti~
1. 2,500,000 Haitians live in extreme poverty. Haiti is the poorest country in the northern hemisphere.
2. Two Haitians out of three live with less than $2 per day.
3. 10% of the richest Haitians possess 70% of the country's total income.
4. 50% of urban Haitians are unemployed.
5. Although agriculture is an important sector of Haiti’s economy, the country fails to produce enough food and imports more than 50% for its population’s needs. It imports 80% of its main staple: rice.
6. 90% of farmers depend on rain for their harvest as only 10% of the crops are irrigated.
7. 100,000 children under five suffer from acute malnutrition while one child out of three is stunted, or irreversibly short for their age.
8. Less than 50% of households have access to safe water and only 25% benefit from adequate sanitation.
9. One third of Haitian children and women are anemic.

We are raising money to give God the Glory that He so Rightfully deserve. We are planning our 20th year Anniversary of doing Missionary Work in N. Haiti and would like you to be a part of it. Our next trip will be in March of 2016. Our Team consists of sisters of the CoC. Please support the cause and give an offering to help those that are in Haiti to eat a meal, to drink clean/fresh water, to wear clean clothes and to receive the Gospel of Christ. So I ask you to please consider giving not to me but to the cause of helping others. Together we can make a difference.
Proverbs 19:17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord and he will reward them for what they have done.
It might be us now, but it can be tomorrow that stand in need of help. Thanks for your donation and if you want to join us in Christ on our next journey to Haiti. Please contact~ Lydia Matis or Sheryl Murrah for more info. Thanks again and be a blessing~

What you see here is the Village of Grande Rivere (Big River). Many of the villagers come here to do laundry, get water to cook with and bathe(not to mention the livestock wash/drink here too). The Haitians lay their clothes on the shores to dry in the Sun. And we think we have it hard with a washer and a dryer. A normal day in Haiti~

In Haiti they don't have private rooms. They have open air hospitals. So if you have typhoid you're in the room with a person that might have leprous or kidney stones or a hernia. Everyone is in the same room. And to go along with all that. The hospital does not feed you, provide clean gowns or provide meds for you. Your family brings in food and meds. Or guess what missionaries bring you food or meds.

Several little girls receiving dresses from the Hilltop CoC~
Minister Samuel L. Pounds congregation donated over 100 dresses to Haiti, April 2015. Let's get creative and use our gifts to help out.
Let us know how you and your congregations can help.

The Bathroom at the Lamoliere CoC. Just a piece of clothe, no privacy or toilet paper. Can you help? Will you Help?

Good Morning all~ This is a pic of the 1st Graduating Class of the CoC College for ministers 1996, located in Galman-du-Plaa (sponsered from the U.S). We are the airport in O'Cap, Haiti. They all came to see me off. Currently they all have congregations and some may be over 2-4 all at once. They are dedicated Preachers providing schools, orphanages, sharing the Word of God and some have taken children in there own homes to care for them. Soldiers of the Cross! For more info ongoing to Haiti April 2016 or supporting the cause. Please contact me via email~onesherlock@yahoo.com, phone~ 650-766-0822 or inbox me.