Dear Editor:
The challenges facing the people of Haiti are much in the news.
The people of Centre Wellington have a long-standing commitment to a group of schools in the Cap-Haitien region of Haiti.
Through a program called HEARTS – Haitians Educated and Ready to Serve – St. Andrew’s Church in Fergus, with the participation of many people in Centre Wellington, supports four schools in Haiti which provide free education to about 1,700 students.
The funds raised help pay teachers’ salaries, provide school supplies, and allow students to get a meal while at school. We are thankful to the Centre Wellington community for their support.
On April 21, Pastor Vilmer Paul, principal of one of the schools in the HEARTS cluster, will be speaking at St. Andrew’s Church in Fergus at both the 9am and 11am worship gatherings. A reception will follow each worship time so that people can meet informally with Pastor Vilmer.
All are welcome to join in welcoming Pastor Vilmer to Centre Wellington and to learn what is happening in Haiti.
Peter Bush,
Fergus