Fellowship time

The Canaan congregation's celebration included a fellowship time and snacks for the children. Photo by Ilexene Alphonse

A joyful celebration

The celebration at the new Canaan Church of the Brethren was a joyful one, shown in the faces of these women from the congregation. Photo by Ilexene Alphonse

Worship service at Canaan Church of the Brethren

A view of the congregation during a celebratory worship service at the new Canaan Church of the Brethren in Haiti. Photo by Ilexene Alphonse

A blessing at new Canaan church

In other new photos from Haiti, the Canaan congregation celebrated a new church building. Shown here, Miami pastor Ludovic St. Fleur, who has been a leader in the start up of the Haitian Brethren movement, participates in a blessing at the Canaan church (he is second from right, holding the microphone). Photo by Ilexene Alphonse

Group picture of the clinic staff

The medical staff and others who helped made the clinic happen pose for a group picture. Photo courtesy of Dr. Emerson Pierre

Laferriere church hosted the clinic

A view of the Laferriere church building, a congregation of Eglise des Freres Haitiens (Haitian Church of the Brethren) near Mirebalais. Photo by Dr. Emerson Pierre

A doctor and patient

One of the medical staff who took part in giving the clinic at Laferriere church in Haiti, with one of the 150 patients who were seen. Photo by Dr. Emerson Pierre

A crowded waiting area

A crowded waiting area at the clinic held recently in Haiti as part of a new Brethren initiative. The clinic hosted by the Laferriere congregation served some 150 people. Photo by Dr. Emerson Pierre

Medical staff at the clinic table

The medical clinic was hosted by a church of Eglise des Freres Haitiens (Haitian Church of the Brethren) near Mirebalais. Photo by Dr. Emerson Pierre

Medical clinic held in Haiti in November 2011

A medical clinic was held in Haiti in November by a new initiative spearheaded by physicians who were on a delegation offering medical care following the earthquake of early 2010. Shown here is one of the families that received care. Photo by Dr. Emerson Pierre