Jared and Stacey Nikkel, along thier children - Will (7) and Natalie (5), recently answered the call to participate in a mission trip to Pagnon, Haiti. The Nikkels left for Florida on June 12 and flew to Haiti on June 18. They will serve a two-year commitment in Haiti.
Jared and Stacey, who are members of the Third Reformed Church in Pella, will serve under Many Hands for Haiti, a non-profit developed for the purpose of supporting them along with short-term mission efforts in the Northern Paleau region of Haiti.
The Nikkels will help provide logistical support for short-term mission groups, assist other existing ministries in and around Pignon to improve the quality of life, assist H.E.L.P (Haitian Education and Literacy Program) - a program that provides scholarhsips for Haitian children to attend school and teach Bible school to area children.
As part of a fundraising effort a food stand - Many Hands for Haiti - will be located inside the Brom Auto Service building on the west side of the square during Pella’s Fourth of July celebration. Beginning at 9 a.m., the stand will be serving hot cakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Later in the day hot dogs, pizza by the slice and beverages will be available.
For more information about the Nikkel’s mission and for updates on their journey visit www.mh4h.blogspot.com
Local News
June 26, 2009
Nikkel family answers the call
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