Bringing the Love of Jesus to Deaf Children in Haiti

Bringing the Love of Jesus to Deaf Children in Haiti

In April, I had the privilege of visiting twelve incredible deaf children at an orphanage in Mirebalais, Haiti, a partner of Deaf Child Hope. Every day, our team worked with the children in a one-room school, teaching lessons, playing learning games, drawing with sidewalk chalk, and introducing them to Jesus through a picture Bible. The children absolutely loved seeing themselves in photos as we captured moments of joy.

The Power of Communication: Bridging the Gap for Deaf Children

Thanks to our knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL), we were able to communicate easily with the children. They were excited to meet a team that could sign with them! However, I witnessed a powerful moment of isolation when a medical team and a construction team visited the orphanage. Despite the language barrier between Creole, English, and ASL, the hearing children could manage basic communication with the Americans, but the deaf children struggled to engage due to the lack of a shared language.

It was at that moment that I truly realized the deep isolation that deaf children face without language. Communication is key to building relationships, understanding, and love—and without it, children can feel disconnected from their families, peers, and even from the message of Jesus Christ.

Expanding Opportunities for Communication and Connection

By the grace of God, I’m preparing for another trip to the orphanage, this time bringing a Bible flannel graph to visually teach the Bible stories. Through this tool, I hope to make it easier for the children to understand the love of Jesus, breaking down the barriers of language. I’m also excited to teach new signs to the hearing staff, hearing children, and visitors, enabling them to communicate more effectively with the deaf children.

With God’s help, I aim to expand the opportunities for these children to engage with one another and understand the powerful message of Christ’s love. I dream of a day when deaf and hearing children can converse in American Sign Language, sharing stories of hope and the love of Jesus.

Join Us in Prayer and Support for Deaf Children in Haiti

As we prepare for this upcoming trip, I ask for your prayers. Please join us in praying for deaf children in Haiti, that through sponsorship and American Sign Language, they may experience the love of Jesus and feel included in the broader community. Your support can help provide these children with the tools and opportunities to communicate, learn, and grow in faith.