Summit Planting Initiative

10/13/2022

Over the last few months, the economic and political situation in Haiti has grown worse. With the announcement last month that the government would no longer be subsidizing the cost of fuel, “one of Haiti’s most powerful gangs seized control of a key fuel terminal in the capital of Port-au-Prince.” For those who are able to afford fuel, it is largely being distributed on the black market at high prices of as much as $19/gallon. The lack of fuel is contributing to businesses, schools, and banks either being closed or “operating on a limited schedule.” It is also making it difficult for clean water and food to be distributed in the nation.

The Haitian Prime Minister has requested that the international community step in, and the UN is now evaluating a plan of action. In the meantime, the United States has stated that they will be sending humanitarian aid and more heavily supporting the Haitian police. However, the Haitian people are taking to the streets once again, now to protest any foreign involvement on the ground due to the grim past of the UN presence in Haiti.

Please join us in praying for the nation of Haiti. We pray for our churches and their congregations, as the situation is making it difficult for many to find transportation to services, when it is even safe to do so. We pray for provision as many are struggling to get food, water, or even electricity. We pray God’s peace overwhelms them in the midst of turmoil. We pray for peace in Haiti.

For more information on the political and economic situation as well as for information on our churches, you can check out the monthly update here:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60993c19980b0536302bd960/t/63486763031236493c227559/1665689445781/Summit+Planting+Initiative+August%3ASeptember+2022+Update.pdf

Sources: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/us-delegation-visiting-haiti-amid-humanitarian-crisis-official-2022-10-12/
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/11/haiti-thousands-protest-against-calls-for
https://apnews.com/article/health-caribbean-united-nations-haiti-puerto-rico-603a0ca6c7d4c28f36059d79754c37aa

Several people were shot and one person was reported to have been killed during the rallies.

08/15/2022

Under the leadership of Pastor Abraham and Harvest Jacmel, Summit Planting Initiative Haiti held their Second Annual Conference! They had 600 in attendance during the week and 2,000 people that Sunday. Running from August 4th-7th, this conference was a powerful time of fellowship, worship, and teaching. Their focus was remembering the blessings of God, as they dove into topics such as “Leading with Love” and “Managing Conflicts with Excellence.”

In attendance were representatives from the SPI Haiti churches in Jacmel, Cap-Rouge, Montagne La Voûte, Gressier, Croix-des-Bouquets, Verettes, Cap-Haïtien, and Les Cayes.

Praise God for all He is doing in and through His churches in Haiti!

06/23/2022

Pastor Levy RICHÉ officially graduated from the SPI Haiti Training Center on June 19th! He is now preparing for the launching (re-launching) of his church as Harvest Bible Chapel Les Cayes this Fall!

On Sunday, June 19th, Harvest Jacmel held the Commissioning Service for Pastor Levy, which was a wonderful time of glorifying the Lord for all He is doing in and through the churches in Haiti.

As Harvest Jacmel stated, “All glory and gratitude to the Lord our God who has enabled Summit Planting Initiative Haiti to expand further in order to glorify Him by accomplishing the Great Commission. Held at Harvest Jacmel, this ceremony, conducted under the evident power of the Holy Spirit, testifies that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him.”

Join us in praying for Pastor Levy and his church in Les Cayes as they prepare for their re-launching this coming September!

06/16/2022

Happy Six-Year Anniversary to one of our SPI Haiti churches, Harvest Cap-Rouge! The ministry in Cap-Rouge began on May 29th, 2016, as people from Cap-Rouge and the surrounding area came to hear God's Word proclaimed and Christ lifted high in worship. A remote community in the mountains of Haiti's Southeast department, Cap-Rouge has limited churches within walking distance for the people. Many thirst for the Word and the teaching led by the Holy Spirit, and Harvest Cap-Rouge, led by Pastor Antoine, has been the Lord's blessing for these people, many of whom walk hours for the Sunday service.

Check out the following link for the full SPI update from May:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60993c19980b0536302bd960/t/62ab323294e9e92f05f53a8f/1655386677254/Summit+Planting+Initiative+May+2022+Update.pdf

05/20/2022

In connecting with Pastor Abraham (Regional Director of SPI Haiti) this week, we have learned of some urgent needs in Haiti that we would covet your prayers over.

First, we continue to pray for Pastor Nesly and his church in Croix-des-Bouquets that is affected by the gang violence in Port-au-Prince.

Second, because Haiti is a centralized nation, all goods flow through the capital. With the threats from gangs dramatically raising the danger of travel, this means all disbursements of goods have been affected. Instead of going through Port-au-Prince, business owners have to pay extra money for their goods to be shipped to Carrefour, which raises the overall price for the consumer 10-12%. In a nation with one of the highest rates of poverty to begin with, this is complicating matters even further.

Third, the government is unable to provide power consistently, and there remains fuel shortages in the country. This is complicating the ability to run ministry, as transportation is more difficult than usual and churches may have to go without power.

Summit Planting Initiative is going to be sending financial aid to contribute to each of these needs in various ways. If you would like more information about this, you can contact the SPI staff at [email protected], or you can contribute directly through going to the “Give” page on the Summit Planting Initiative website: https://www.summitplanting.org/give

05/10/2022

Please keep Pastor Nesly and the church in Croix-des-Bouquets (pictured) in your prayers. Violent gangs are taking control of Port-au-Prince and the surrounding cities, and Croix-des-Bouquets is amongst those affected.

Pastor Nesly writes, "We live the worse situation in our life. Since one week we can't leave our house. Gangs fight for the control of the area. Some of us already left the zone but now it is more difficult for us because gangsters control all the road to leave and they are so violent all of people are dead in this situation. Thanks God we don't have members at church yet, but some leave their house without having destinations. Some sleep with children without food and water under the moon. Please pray that God allows us to leave the trouble zone and go in safety. And take the control of the zone for peace to come back."

We pray for safety and for peace to be restored in Haiti, especially for those in Croix-des-Bouquets at this time. May God have His way in this country, and may lives be transformed because of His security in the midst of turmoil.

Check out the following link for more SPI updates from March and April: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60993c19980b0536302bd960/t/627ac17a58f475134955675b/1652212091702/SPI+March%3AApril+2022+Update.pd

04/26/2022

Please join us in praying over the political and economic tensions in Haiti.

As the Miami Herald states, “Nine months after the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, Haiti’s politicians and civic leaders remain at loggerheads over the deepening political crisis while the population is growing increasingly frustrated with gang-related violence and kidnappings, and an economy in free-fall.”

As countries around the world are seeking to rally around Haiti to provide assistance and stability, continue praying for the security concerns in the country as well as for a solid government that seeks the good of the country.

May God have His way in Haiti, all for His glory and His Kingdom!

Source:

Helping Haiti create conditions for elections and bringing improvements to its beleaguered police force remain key priorities for the international community, a top ranking State Department official said Thursday following a high-level meeting about the crisis-wracked Caribbean nation.

04/20/2022

What a powerful Easter Celebration at Harvest Jacmel this weekend! We are so grateful for God's work in and through this church as SPI Haiti’s Regional Lead Church.

Join us in celebrating along with Harvest Jacmel, as they celebrated their 8th anniversary this April!

04/12/2022

Interested in partnering with the Summit Planting Initiative, but not sure what it looks like? Partnering with the Summit Planting Initiative can take many forms! Partners can be both individuals and churches who agree to come alongside Planted Churches in the Summit Planting Initiative. This could look like a one-time event or an ongoing agreement, and this partnership may include prayer support, financial support, and/or hands-on support for Planted Churches.

Are you interested in joining us in our mission of planting and growing God-glorifying and life-giving churches around the world? Check out the website at https://www.summitplanting.org/become-a-partner

04/08/2022

Fully dedicated to God’s ministry in his home country, Pastor Abraham ran an orphanage of 50+ kids, a school of 1400+ kids, and a small church. In 2013, this passion for the ministry of Abraham’s church and the fervor for God-glorifying ministry in Haiti began to be shared among churches in North America. In connecting Pastor Abraham with Hope Bible Church Markham and Summit Point Church in Peoria, a partnership was soon formed to support and grow God’s Kingdom in Haiti.

Later in 2013, Pastor Abraham went through pastoral training in Elgin, Illinois and became formally partnered with Summit Point Church. In the following year, on April 6, 2014, they launched as Harvest Bible Chapel Jacmel, with over 1400 people in attendance for launch Sunday.

Since then, Harvest Jacmel has become the Regional Lead Church in Haiti, with Pastor Abraham as the Regional Director. Under his leadership in Haiti, there have been eight more church plants.

The Summit Planting Initiative could not be more pleased to partner with Pastor Abraham and Harvest Jacmel, all for the glory of the Lord.

Follow Harvest Jacmel at their page: Harvest Jacmel

Learn more about Pastor Abraham at the following link: https://www.summitplanting.org/pastor-abraham-comper

Learn more about SPI Haiti at the following link: https://www.summitplanting.org/haiti

04/06/2022

What an awesome work the Lord is doing in Haiti! Summit Planting Initiative Haiti currently has nine churches and is always open to where God is leading His next churches to be planted.

After the earthquake in Haiti in August 2021, SPI Haiti rallied volunteers for mission trip to the affected region of the country. Through these trips, Pastor Abraham (Regional Director and Senior Pastor of Harvest Jacmel) formed a relationship with Pastor Levy RICHÉ, the pastor of a church in Les Cayes. In early 2022, it became clear God was paving the way for Pastor Levy to join the SPI Haiti family.

As of March, Pastor Levy RICHÉ has officially been accepted, admitted, and welcomed as a student in the new Training Center session! He began his training on March 14th (pictured), and that will continue through June 26th. His church in Les Cayes will be a key institution for SPI Haiti's actions and coordination in the southwestern region of the country.

We are excited for all God has in store for Pastor Levy and his church in Les Cayes!

To learn more about SPI Haiti, check out the website at https://www.summitplanting.org/haiti

Pictured (Left to Right): Pastor Levy RICHÉ (Pastor in Les Cayes and new Training Center Candidate), Pastor Abraham COMPER (Regional Director and Senior Pastor of Harvest Jacmel), Pastor Venet JEAN (Training Center Director and Worship Pastor of Harvest Jacmel)

04/01/2022

We could not be more excited to introduce the Summit Planting Initiative!

This organization exists to glorify God through planting and supporting like-minded churches around the world. We seek to plant churches with indigenous pastors who are excited about growing God’s Kingdom in their home countries, and we are passionate about partnering individuals or churches with Planted Churches to support them by prayer, finances, and/or hands-on assistance.

The Summit Planting Initiative is fully staffed by volunteers from Summit Point Church, so 100% of all donations go toward the ministries and various initiatives of the organization.

Interested in learning more about the Summit Planting Initiative and how you can get involved? Check out our website at
https://www.summitplanting.org