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A word from Gigi…
For those of you who may not know her, Ginger Muchmore is Lemuel’s co-founder. She helped Manis to start the ministry of Lemuel in 1996...

Taylor Conley
Jun 2, 20174 min read


Spotlight’s On…Third Grade Teacher Simon!
In Haitian Creole, Simon’s name is pronounced “See-mɔ̃”…that weird symbol is a nasalized “o” sound. He has brought his happy disposition...

Taylor Conley
May 29, 20172 min read


Foto Friday: “We’re Getting Water for the Trees!”
“Good morning!” I called across the water. “I came by to see how much water is in the water hole.” “Good morning!” they replied. And...

Taylor Conley
May 26, 20172 min read


What’s Up in Third Grade?
This week, we find out what is happening in the third grade class! Creole Communication In this class, the third graders are currently...

Taylor Conley
May 25, 20172 min read


Foto Friday: Happy Flag Day!
Yesterday was Dizwit Me (May 18th)–Haitian Flag Day!! The school held a special assembly, during which presentations were given 0n the...

Taylor Conley
May 19, 20171 min read


Foto Friday: Thony Graduated from Seminary!
After four years of hard study, Thony has graduated from STEP seminary in Port-au-Prince! Thony was one of Lemuel’s kids from the early...

Taylor Conley
May 12, 20171 min read


Spotlight’s on…Second Grade Teacher Wiltha!
Wiltha worked in Lemuel’s school from 2012-2015, after which she took a year off back home in Port-au-Prince. This year she is back as...

Taylor Conley
May 11, 20172 min read


What’s Up in Second Grade?
Math These days, the second graders are learning to arrange higher numbers (up to 999) in ascending or descending order. “Range dans...

Taylor Conley
May 11, 20172 min read


Our Staff Makes Us Proud: Creative Initiatives
It is always a joy for us when we see our staff taking initiative and pride in investing in their community. This past week, we saw this...

Taylor Conley
May 5, 20173 min read


Spotlight’s on…First Grade Teacher Rachele!
Rachele grew up in Lemuel’s original program in Port-au-Prince, so we have known her a long time. This is her second year teaching first...

Taylor Conley
May 4, 20172 min read


What’s Up in First Grade?
The first graders are new to primary school, having just graduated from kindergarten last year. They have a new uniform and a whole new...

Taylor Conley
Apr 24, 20172 min read


Moving Forward, Reaching Out
The Well Project took center stage on the blog over the last couple weeks. But, friends, there have been many other exciting things...

Taylor Conley
Apr 22, 20173 min read


Foto Friday: WATER!
In this photo, people are getting water from the newly dug well on the Lemuel garden land as it is being pumped out to test the water level.

Taylor Conley
Apr 7, 20171 min read


Drilling: Wrapping Up
After spending the weekend with their families in Port-au-Prince, the well drilling team returned to the Plateau on Monday. They re-blew...

Taylor Conley
Apr 6, 20172 min read


Drilling: Day 4
It didn’t take long on Day 4 to get the call: We’ve hit water! Judy, Ani, and I quickly piled into the car and rushed down to the Lemuel...

Taylor Conley
Apr 1, 20172 min read


Drilling: Day 3
On Day 3, still at Site 1 (TW1-a), the drilling team began putting the 6″ casing down. They ran into some trouble while trying to put...

Taylor Conley
Apr 1, 20173 min read


Drilling: Day 2
Day 2 began with blowing out the drilled, 360-ish-foot hole to clear it of debris and allow the water to come up for better testing....

Taylor Conley
Mar 29, 20171 min read


Spring English Camp!
Last week, our friends from Wisconsin came to run the spring English camp. As usual, the kids had a blast…and so did the teachers!!...

Taylor Conley
Mar 29, 20171 min read


Drilling: Day 1
Although originally slated for Monday afternoon, Day 1 actually turned out to be Tuesday. We began at Site 1, also known to us as TW-1a...

Taylor Conley
Mar 29, 20172 min read


Praying for water: Drilling starts TOMORROW
Drill rigs are ready and waiting. Drilling team arrives tomorrow. DRILLING BEGINS TOMORROW AFTERNOON! This morning in church, we set...

Taylor Conley
Mar 26, 20171 min read
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