MTM FOUNDER GETS PROCEDURE...

Our very own over 40, over zealous, over achieving Willem Charles recently recieved a life changing procedure by visiting doctors from the Dubuque, Iowa & Terre Haute, Indiana areas.

After a little attention, everything was fine. Our fearless leader is now "back at it"!

Meet Sheila!

Sheila is now 3 days old & continues to do well. Her mother, Mme. Stephen, also continues to do well in her recovery.

Now, I'm not sure of the exact spelling of her name. In Haiti there is a brand of rice called, "Shella", pronouced the same, but I can't say she looks like a grain of rice so we'll have to wait to hear more about this!

Until then you can be sure that this little one will be called,

"Ti-Sheilla", "Ti" meaning little.

For the record, someone may recognize the chick blanket in this picture & the yellow cap in a previous picture. These were brought to the MTM Gramothe Clinic by visiting PNP, Cindy Read. Thank you to those who put these birthing kits together!

She's arrived!

MTM's very own master chef of the school kitchen, Mme. Stephen, gave birth to a little girl, Tuesday, October 21st at about 8 p.m.!

Both mom & baby are doing very well. Dr. Marcia, Dr. Joe & Dr. Tammy are here this week holding clinic. When the phone call came that Mme. Stephen's water had broke, they rushed up the mountain, arriving just after the home birth had occured.

Praise the Lord!

New Arrivals!

Finally out of Haitian customs is this Ford Excursion, purchased for MTM to help move in-coming teams from the airport to the mountain. The last MTM team arrived to the PAP airport, in the rain, & drove to the mountain, in the rain. Yes, that means all of the people & the luggage were soaked by the time they arrived. The Excursion can shuttle 10 people plus carry ons, & best of all for us, it's diesel! A big, big thanks to all of those in Iowa that helped with this purchase, customs & the process of it all from start to finish!

Tightly packed away in the Excursion was this brand new sound system. Thank you to those in Terre Haute who provided this badly needed, valuable piece of equipment to the church of Gramothe.

Matt has an enthusiastic student as Stephen is detirmined to be the new sound man!

Now here's a good lookin' sound man who is ready to be in control!

Thanks Matt for all your help!

Church in Gramothe will never be the same!

Praise the Lord!

More Toilet Photos!

Ok, look closely as these may be the last of the Gramothe School Toilet photos that you get to see for a long time!

The "doors" (shower curtains-thanks to Molly & her wonderful mother!) are up & the facilities have had 2 days of initiation by students & staff :)

Students are thrilled & just can't believe that someone would be in there having a "b.m." & noone knows (ha! the blessing of a personal window-exhaust!)!

Enjoy the following pics & hey, thanks for letting us share!

Primary school girls trying out the new sink.

High school girl checking out the new flush toilet.

Some of the high school guys get a tip from Willem of where not to aim :)

Just a cute bunch of guys getting a handwashing lesson.

New Gramothe School Toilet Update!

We hate to keep harping about toilets, but folks, this is a really big deal! I mean, it's big enough that Willem stood in the pulpit Sunday morning & explained to the people how to flush (& what not to flush) & the importance of washing their hands after.

Imagine never knowing any other means of going to the toilet except either squatting on the ground or going to the outhouse.

The teachers & students were so happy today as they returned to school seeing the new facility.

Stay tuned, Willem has promised new & improved pictures tomorrow!

Mountain Top Ministries Student Sponsors

Are you someone who is blessed to be a sponsor of a student who is attending one of the Mountain Top Ministries schools? If so, thank you for your continued faithfulness! If not, go to our website at http://www.mtmhaiti.com/ and register today to become one! Current MTM sponsors may also now register and set up their contributions, online!

Sending a Haitian child to school is a life time investment both in their personal life and for the future of their country, and, our world!

By sponsoring a student, your $25/month contribution helps to pay the teachers and staff of the school, purchase many of the books and supplies needed as well as help to provide a hot lunch for students every school day.

Students also benefit by providing the MTM medical teams traveling from the United States and Canada a "captive audiance" of which to do all kinds of specialized hygiene teaching from learning how to properly wash their hands, to brushing and caring for their teeth as well as proper nutrition. Students also recieve de-worming meds twice each year as well as individualized medical attention, as needed.

MTM is very proud of the progress that our directors and teaching staff have made with our students. For 6 of the 9 years that our schools have been open, most all of our students are passing their 6th grade annual government exams that are given here in Haiti. This is a very difficult, cumulative exam that is often failed. How exciting when our students pass and are able to continue on into the highschool!

Don't forget, as an MTM student sponsor, our Haitian doors are always open for you to come visit your student, their family and their village. Nothing will bless you more!

"Deb" with one of her sponsored students.