Maranatha Childrens Ministries will endeavor to provide an environment which will nurture the development of hope, joy, love, mercy and grace in each child’s life; for the healthy development of family and community relationships, educational and career opportunities, in service to God.
We are a Bible-based ministry that endeavors to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those we serve in Haiti. God has blessed us with 60 children in our preschool program. We serve the physical, educational, spiritual and emotional needs of some of the neediest children in our neighborhood. We strive daily to love these children well through a Bible based curriculum, two nutritionally packed meals - which include local fresh fruit and vegetables, caring and trained Haitian preschool teachers/helpers, and committed volunteers.
God has further blessed us to be the houseparents and caregivers for 12 children in our adoption program. We have a heart for adoption and understand the importance of early intervention, bonding and structure while our children transition to their waiting adoptive families.
English Camp translates to 6 weeks of fun, learning and growth for kids ages 4 to 16. It's a crazy time but a part of our ministry that we love! In 2011 we hosted 260 kids for 6 weeks of day camp which included two meals each day and was structured around a Bible based curriculum including: English instruction, science, physical education, crafts and relationship building. What would otherwise be, for many of our Camp attendees, an unsupervised, nutritionally deficient time is a great bridge to gain a deeper understanding of God's love for them and His plan for their lives.