2012 Mission Trip Planned

Posted at 2:18 PM Friday, September 30, 2011 by Jan Loichle
Topic categories: 2012 Mission Trip

PPC is planning a mission trip to Haiti from Jan. 17-22, 2012.

Pastor Luc Deratus will meet the group in Port-au-Prince and lead the trip in Haiti. The mission will include one-day medical clinics in the mountain village of Thoman and in Leogane, potentially another clinic (location to be determined), and carpentry and building activities. Both medical and non-medical participants are welcome.

Trip participants pay their own travel to/from Haiti and lodging expenses. Pastor Luc arranges local transportation, security and some meals.

For more information or to indicate your interest in going on this trip, please contact Jan Loichle at jloichle@me.com or 480-575-9125.

Did you know…?

Posted at 12:00 PM Wednesday, August 31, 2011 by Pinnacle Presbyterian Church
Topic categories: Haiti Updates

… This year marks the 30th anniversary of Harmony Ministries, led by Pastor Luc Deratus. He planned a three-week revival in April, had over 2,600 people at Easter services in Port-au-Prince, baptized 51 new believers on Easter Sunday, and fed over 3,000 people from the church and neighborhood. Meanwhile, children have been attending school in temporary facilities and work on the foundation for the new church/multipurpose building should be completed this summer.

… Pastor Luc’s son graduated from fifth grade on June 3, and his daughter finished second grade, both in North Miami where they live. Read more…

Harmony Ministries’ 30th Anniversary

Posted at 3:28 PM Thursday, June 2, 2011 by Jan Loichle
Topic categories: Haiti Updates

April 2011 marked the 30th anniversary of Harmony Ministries. After graduating from Bible College and working in the U.S., Pastor Luc Deratus returned to Haiti and established Harmony Ministries in April 1981. To celebrate the milestone, Pastor Luc planned a three-week revival in April, culminating in Easter services in Port-au-Prince with over 2,600 people in attendance. He baptized 51 new believers on Easter Sunday, and fed over 3,000 people from the church and neighborhood. Meanwhile, children are attending school in temporary facilities and work on the foundation of the new church/multipurpose building is moving along.

Transplant Completed

Posted at 3:51 PM Monday, April 11, 2011 by Jan Loichle
Topic categories: Cadet Family

On March 15, 2011, bone marrow was harvested from Carla Cadet and transplanted into Mike. While there has been discomfort and some issues for Mike that are not uncommon in these transplants, he is recovering well and hopes to be able to go home soon. The family is grateful for the support and prayers that they have received.

Up From the Rubble: March 20

Posted at 9:17 AM Thursday, March 17, 2011 by Jan Loichle
Topic categories: Events

Join in the Up From the Rubble: Harmony’s Hope for Haiti campaign to rebuild the church, school and clinic for Harmony Ministries in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The fund-raising event (business casual attire) is at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 20 at the FCF Holland Community Center in North Scottsdale. There will be videos, pictures, a bassoon quartet, a Haitian choir and Pastor Luc Deratus from Harmony Ministries; wine and “nibbles” too.  The goal:  $150,000.  A PPC member has made a $40,000 matching gift challenge, so let’s meet and exceed that.

Up From the Rubble:  Harmony’s Hope for Haiti Fund-Raising Gala

FCF Holland Community Center

34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale  85266

Directions:  Take Scottsdale Road north to Carefree Highway; turn left (west). Go to 60th Street (there’s a stoplight) and turn left (south). Turn right into the first street/driveway; the Community Center is the first building on the left.

Donations can also be sent to Pinnacle Presbyterian Church. Please make checks payable to:  Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, memo: Harmony’s Hope.

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