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Haiti October 9-16, 2010 Team Guide
Les Petites Filles de Catherine Déborah Luther a la Lilavois
The Catherine Deborah Luther Orphanage for Young Girls at Lilavois

Martin Luther Chapel Haiti Lutheran Mission Society
Section 1: What Must be Done ASAP Application, Deposit & Waiver of Liability Passport Health & Medications Identification Travel insurance T shirts Prayer Section 2: Overview of Haiti Servant Event Travel Itinerary Transportation Providence Guesthouse Schedule Traditions & Customs Care & Concern Safety Section 3: Gear Baggage Clothing Footwear Hygiene Gear/Equipment Food Incidentals Section 4: Final Preparations Pre Trip Checklist Section 5: Appendix Prayer Journal Travel Liability Release Haiti Travel Warning French Words & Expressions Common Creole Terms & Phrases Newsletters

Section 1:

What Must be Done ASAP

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Application, Deposit & Waiver of Liability Passport Health & Medications Identification Travel insurance T shirts Prayer

Application, Deposit & Waiver Please complete and turn in your signed application, $250 deposit and signed waiver of liability form to the Martin Luther Chapel office ASAP. Passport If you have an updated passport you are good to go. If you need a first-time passport or need to renew your passport, go to your county clerk’s office ASAP to get and submit an application. You will need a passport photo. The cost for a first-time passport application is $135. The cost for a passport renewal is $110. If your passport needs to be expedited, the cost is an additional $60. 1 Health & Medications The information provided below is advisory only and should be discussed with your family physician and/or local health department. Health department appointments must be made ASAP so as to schedule both Hepatitis shots (if needed) before departure. Vaccinations currently recommended by health departments (cost $35-$55):  × × ×  × ×  × Hepatitis A and A2 A is Good for 6-12 months; A2 is good for 20 years A2 is a follow up shot 6 months after the A shot Get A shot 4-6 weeks before departure Tetanus Need this if you have not had this shot in the past 7-10 years For Haiti travel it is recommended if more than 7 years Typhoid Can get a shot which is good for 2 years, or:

1 Michigan offers an enhanced driver's license/state identification card to its citizens to ease security concerns and
travel times between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean. The EDL acts both as a driver's license and as a "mini-passport," eliminating the need for Michigan residents to show a passport or certified birth certificate to leave and re-enter the U.S. The EDL contains a radio frequency identification chip with a randomly chosen number that represents the owner. Present the card as you approach customs and the chip gets read. The computer pulls up information about you, which is read by the customs agent. By the time you reach the booth, the agent knows basic information about you, including your name, citizenship, residence, age, etc. Cost is $45. Available at Secretary of State Super and Plus offices.

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× Take a pill series which is good for 5 years  × × × × Hepatitis B1, 2, & 3 B1 & B2 are necessary for travel to Haiti B1 & B2 are given within a month of each other Should be started a minimum of 4 weeks prior to travel B3 us given 5+ months after B2 and lasts a lifetime

 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) × Recommended for those born in 1957 or later  Malaria pills × Ask your doctor usually chloroquine or malerone)  Medications × Consult with your doctor about medications (and refills) you will need to bring with you on the trip. × The same holds true for any medical devices, appliances or other health aids you must travel with. × Be sure to include eyeglasses, contact lenses and any special dental needs in your contingency planning. Note: Some members on previous trips have spent time in the sun or gone to a tanning salon in advance of the trip so as to acclimate their skin to Haiti’s intense sun. Identification In addition to your passport and drivers license, be sure to bring the following forms of identification on your trip: × × × × × × Copy of passport Copy of airline ticket Health insurance card(s) Immunization card ATM card (optional) List of medications (drug name & dose)

Travel Insurance Team members are encouraged to purchase traveler’s insurance, either online through TravelEx (an agency MSU travelers utilize) or contacting Tamara at Classic Travel in Okemos (517-349-6200) and she will purchase the insurance for participants. There are two levels of coverage – basic and select. See the chart below for a summary. TravelEx Insurance Costs

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Age

Basic

Basic w/trip cancel ins.

Select

Select w/trip cancel ins.

34 & under 35 – 50 51 – 60 61 – 70

$22 $27 $31 N/A

$33 $42 $50 N/A

$28 $35 $41 $49

$49 $59 $63 $77

Basic $15,000 emergency medical $15,000 sickness $100,000 medical evacuation Not available to persons over age 61 Select $50,000 emergency accident and sickness $500,000 emergency evacuation T Shirts Please get your preferred T shirt size turned into Louise at the Chapel ASAP. She can be reached at [email protected]. T shirts of identical color will be imprinted with our team logo. It is helpful to wear these shirts on our two travel days. Prayer Please pray for the safety and success of the team, those into whose care the team is commended, the children who will be served at the orphanage, those who support and encourage the team, our Haitian co-workers and their families, the Haitian nation, the members of Martin Luther Chapel and Immanuel Lutheran Church, and the Haiti Lutheran Mission Society. Section 2:      Overview of Haiti Servant Event

Travel Itinerary Transportation Providence Guesthouse Schedule Traditions & Customs

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 Care & Concern  Safety Travel Itinerary The following was booked through Classic Travel (Okemos, Michigan):
Saturday October 9 Depart Detroit via AA Flight 873 pm Arrive Miami 07:10 am 10:10 am Depart Miami via Flight 575 02:10 03:10 pm

Arrive Port au Prince

Saturday October 16 Depart Port au Prince via AA Flight 822 12:05 pm Depart Miami via AA Flight 390 07:35 pm Arrive Miami 03:20 pm Arrive Detroit 10:35 pm

Providence Guesthouse We will be staying at Providence Guesthouse located in the northeast section of Port au Prince. Previous HLMS groups stayed with Gertrude at her former guesthouse which was destroyed in the earthquake. The guesthouse is located in a small compound near both Cite Soleil and a broad plain where many United Nations troops and supply depots are located. Gertrude’s compound contains the guesthouse, a separate building housing an orphanage for about 35 special needs children, and a large courtyard. Her guesthouse will hold approximately 12 guests, divided into men’s and women’s sleeping rooms. There are also men’s and women’s lavatories. There is a kitchen and dining room where breakfast and dinner are prepared and served. Note: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Providence supplies a bed, sheets, pillow, and towel for each guest The guesthouse has wireless broadband internet Providence supplies clean, bottled water for all its guests We will need to bring our own electric fans (optional) You may leave worn clothing to be laundered and distributed to others

Contact Information: Gertrude Bien-Aime, Proprietor Providence Guesthouse/Notre Maison Orphanage Route Nationale # 1 Sarthe 45 Prolonge Rue Camarade # 3, Port au Prince, Haiti [email protected] Local phone: 011-509-34-09-42-96 Old website: http://www.providenceguesthouse.org/

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Note: The above address for Providence Guesthouse is the one you will need to put on your Haiti immigration form given to you before we land in Port au Prince. Schedule We have found it helps productivity, morale, safety and our general esprit if we devise and adhere to a schedule. Here is a suggested schedule:
Saturday October 9 Travel day & settle at Providence Guesthouse Sunday October 10 Worship Service Tour of earthquake damage Monday October 11 Lilavois Orphanage Sisters of Charity Children’s Hospital (optional) Tuesday October 12 Lilavois Orphanage Mother Theresa’s Home for the Dying (optional) Wednesday October 13 Lilavois Orphanage VBS Thursday October 14 Lilavois Orphanage Haitian Dinner at Isidor Home Friday October 15 Lilavois Orphanage Pack Up Saturday October 16 Lookout Point Excursion (early/optional) Travel day & return home

General Daily Schedule × × × × × × × × × ×
Arise Breakfast at Guesthouse Group devotions Depart for Orphanage Work Lunch (on own) Work Return to Guesthouse Dinner at Guesthouse (or Isidor Home) Service activity, rest or free time

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× Group devotions × Lights out Traditions & Customs Despite being the poorest nation in the western hemisphere (a distinction even before the earthquake) there are certain Haitian traditions and customs worth noting and respecting. Attire Women dress modestly in this sub-tropical climate. While some women wear shorts (and many children do) they are usually not “short shorts” and clothing like halter tops and tank tops are seldom seen. Most adult women wear knee-length skirts/dresses or pants/capris/jeans. Men wear jeans and pants but seldom shorts. It seems as if everyone in Haiti goes to Sunday worship service. Women mostly wear dresses or skirts. Men typically wear suits or slacks, dress shirt and tie. In sum, anything worn that is skimpy or revealing is generally considered impolite. Taking Pictures While taking pictures is a “must” for every team member (and we like to combine and exchange photos on our return to help tell our story), it is generally considered impolite to take pictures of Haitians without their prior consent. Usually, just pointing at your camera while smiling and nodding at your intended subject(s) and then waiting for a return nod is all that it takes. Still, either because of modesty, privacy or, perhaps, voodoo teachings, some nationals will not give their consent which we must respect. Tipping Haitians appreciate tipping for even the smallest acts of service but they do not necessarily expect it. We generally encourage team members to bring several $1 bills (bring U.S. bills as they are more valuable than Haitian currency and they are frequently used in Haitian-to-Haitian transactions). Tips of $1-3 are generally sufficient but larger tips may be warranted based on your experience, sensibilities and the kind of service rendered. The average Haitian subsists on about $1 a day. Bartering We won’t have much of a chance to shop but in dealing with souvenir sellers and street vendors, bartering is expected. Many speak enough English that you won’t need to worry about translation. All transactions will be in U.S. dollars. Currently, the rate of exchange is 40.29 Haitian Gourdes to $1 U.S. Care & Concern

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A. Team members are encouraged to watch out for one another, both in terms of knowing that everyone is accounted for, but also in terms of how other members are physically and emotionally holding up. For example—you want to keep an eye on your “buddy” to make sure he or she is getting enough water or taking a break when needed. Another example – if a team member seems disturbed by something they’ve seen (e.g. the chronic, widespread poverty or the level of devastation from the earthquake) please find a private moment to seek them out and reach out to them. Devotions are also a good time to debrief and becalm ourselves. B. Being in Haiti can affect everyone differently. Haiti is a nation of beautiful, beguiling and dignified people. Though deforested, the landscapes still possess much beauty. It is also a land of extreme poverty. We need to remind ourselves that Haiti is a nation that God created and loves deeply. We try, as individuals and as a group, to be respectful, open and not judgmental of the people or their circumstances. We also try, however, to understand that we each process things subjectively. C. Some of what our team may see and experience can be unsettling, even troubling. Team members may find that these sights and experiences create a kind of sensory overload. We seek mutual patience and comradery at such times. D. Mutual respect, consideration, openness and support of all our team members in their week-long journey as members of the Haiti Servant Event team is a blessing that we treasure. Safety Based on the experience of previous trips to Haiti and the mission trip template developed by Martin Luther Chapel and the Haiti Lutheran Mission Society, the following practices are recommended: Group integrity While every effort is made to respect and accommodate the personal space of each member, remaining in fairly close proximity to the team as a whole is pretty essential to individual safety. Leaving the orphanage or guesthouse compound alone, or even with another person or two, is discouraged. Even going to church, or visiting the Sisters of Charity children’s hospital or home for the dying, for example, the best practice is to stay in or near the group. We use a buddy system where with every major group daily movement we account for our buddy. Guesthouse

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Gertrude has 1-2 men assigned to keep watch over the guesthouse and orphanage compound all night every night. Like many of the structures in Haiti, these buildings are surrounded by high walls, as are the buildings that make up the Lilavois orphanage compound. Notre Maison (Gertrude’s orphanage) may actually derive an unintended safety benefit from the fact that all of the children there are special needs (some Haitians regard such children’s conditions resulting from voodoo). Surface Transportation Our driver, Leonard, navigates his 22-passenger bus with an encyclopedic knowledge of roads and lanes. He has been driving for HLMS mission groups for at least 15 years. He frequently varies the routes he drives to and from the guesthouse and orphanage. He also uses an informal system of friends who serve as sentinels-with-cell-phones to stay on top of developments and help chart spontaneous route changes.2 Leonard is the brother of Elucie Louis who serves as general contractor for all HLMS projects. Lilavois Orphanage When our team goes to work at the orphanage, there will be approximately 20 people working together (our team plus Haitian workers) in a 300’ x 150’ enclosure surrounded by a 10 foot high perimeter wall. The orphanage is situated about an hour’s drive northeast from Port au Prince on a broad, flat central plain fringed on either side by low, dun-colored mountains. Port au Prince Airport 1. Sticking close together for arriving at and departing from the airport is important. It can be somewhat chaotic there, especially getting all the bags together, through customs and accounted for on arrival as well as the long, hot queue for departure. 2. We have often, if fancifully, described our group as a giant amoeba, moving in concert through the din going on around us. 3. We order brightly colored T-shirts (same color) primarily to wear for our airport arrivals and departures so as to make quick visual identification possible. 4. Keeping the group together as we leave the terminal and make our way to Leonard’s bus is especially important. Porters and would-be porters try mightily to separate out individual members from the group so as to earn money schlepping bags. This is strongly discouraged because of the need for group integrity. When approaches are made to individual team members, just keep pointing to the designated group leader who will work with designated porters.
2 Despite Haiti’s extreme poverty, it sometimes seems as if everyone has a cell phone, just like in the U.S.

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5. There may be children and adults who lost limbs, eyesight or were disfigured by fire in the earthquake seeking alms as we make our way from the terminal to Leonard’s bus. It is usually best to keep pointing to the group leader as you move ever forward. This keeps the group advancing – and together – which are important safety factors. The moment anyone pulls out a dollar bill at this particular venue (the airport), even for the best of reasons, several dozen folks will descend on that individual. 6. When we leave the terminal, we need to gather our bags onto carts (we’ll need 2 or 3 of these). The designated group leader needs to lead the way towards Leonard’s bus which may be relatively close or may be relatively far. One person needs to push each cart and another person needs to help guide each cart front. One or two people need to take responsibility for the rear of the group and help keep things moving forward and in visual contact with the designated leader. They also need to keep counting the colored T shirts ahead of them. 7. We need to account for everyone’s bags and carry-ons before venturing outside the terminal and again once we start loading them onto Leonard’s bus. U.S. Embassy in Port au Prince From the U.S. State Department/Haiti website: For emergencies involving American citizens, please contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section, located at Boulevard du 15 Octobre, Tabarre 41, Tabarre, Haiti; telephone (509) 2-229-8000; after hours emergency telephone (509) 2-229-8000; ACS Unit fax (509) 2-229-8027; and e-mail at [email protected]. For further information, go to Warden Message 100 (issued June 25, 2010): http://haiti.usembassy.gov/warden-messages2010/travelers-arriving-from-u.s.-targeted-by-criminals-25-june-2010 and Warden Message 101 (issued June 30, 2010): http://haiti.usembassy.gov/warden-messages-2010/warden-message-no.-101. Martin Luther Chapel Pastor David Dressel is the primary contact person during our absence. He can be reached at (517) 332-0778 and his email is [email protected]. He is the person we will contact in an emergency and who family members should be in contact with during such time. Haiti Lutheran Mission Society, USA HLMS is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The executive director is Dick Buethe. His contact phone is 402-474-2063 and his email is [email protected]. The HLMS website is http://www.haitilutheran.org/ (inexplicably this site is mostly inactive, but it has good background information). HLMS also has a Facebook page which appears to be somewhat more active.

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Section 3:       

Gear

Baggage Clothing Footwear Hygiene Gear/Equipment Food Incidentals

Baggage American Airlines allows passengers to check two 50-lb bags and one 40-lb carry-on without additional charge. Based on experience, the most practical checked luggage to bring are large canvas or nylon duffle-type bags because they are relatively inexpensive, weigh little and durable. Air travel inside the U.S. can be hard on luggage; travel to and from Haiti can be downright bruising. For certain things it may be necessary for our group to share one hard-sided bag but unless you’re devoted to a set of luggage, we recommend you leave your nice stuff begin and go with the duffle-type. For your carry-on, a large back-pack seems to work well but whatever you prefer to travel with (and take to the orphanage each day) rules. Remember that your carry-on/backpack is also what you use to and from the orphanage each day. It is important to weigh your bags and carry on before you depart for Metro Airport to ensure you are within limits. Overweight bags will cost from $50 to $100 additional at the ticket counter. Note: Make sure to tag your bags and carry-on before you leave for Metro Airport as well as mark them with matching colored cloth-strips used by all team members (usually the color matches our T shirts). Carry-On & Security Screening For information about what American Airlines permits for carry-on baggage, please refer to: http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/baggage/carryOnAllowance.jsp. According to the American Airline website, the following points apply to the contents of your carry-on: The following items may be transported in carry-on baggage only if in a 3.4oz container or smaller and transported in a one-quart clear, plastic, zip-top bag. Otherwise, these items must be packed in checked baggage. × Toiletries – shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, perfume, shaving foam, aerosols, deodorant, eye care products

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× Cosmetic products – perfume, hair spray/gel, lip gloss, mascara, nail polish, makeup removers/cleansers, foundation × Non-solid food items – soups, syrups, pressurized food containers (cheese or whipped cream), gelatin, pudding, yogurt × Liquid soaps, sanitizers, bath oils, bubble bath × Any creams, ointments or lotions × All other liquids/gels not listed here To simplify your security screening for carry-on bags: × Place all liquid containers in a separate clear plastic, zip-top bag no larger than 8in x 8in (20cm x 20cm) or is quart size. Items must fit in the bag comfortably so that it closes completely. × Individual liquid containers should be no larger than 3.4 ounces/100 ml. × Remove the plastic bag from the cabin bag at the security checkpoint for separate x-ray screening. × Customers carrying liquids in their cabin bags may be subject to secondary searches before boarding. Note: It is recommended that you put your medications in your carry-on. Leaving them in your checked bags can sometimes result in their loss while out of your sight. The same holds true for valuables like cash, cameras, rings, etc. Clothing Experience shows that the following points are worth noting: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Bring clothing you would not mind leaving in Haiti Bring clothing you are okay with getting grungy and roughed up Pack light (work clothes, casual wear, Sunday attire) As hard as it can sometimes be, try not to overpack It will be hot (in October Haiti averages 90’s days and 70’s nights) and humid (space for notes/additional suggestions) All: Accessories (belts, etc) _________________________________________ Athletic socks _________________________________________ Ball cap or hat _________________________________________ Bandanas/headbands/doo-rags _________________________________________ Jeans (lightweight) _________________________________________ Lightweight PJs _________________________________________

Clothing Suggestions:

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Lightweight, short-sleeved shirts _________________________________________ Rain slick (disposable kind) _________________________________________ Shorts, bermudas, cutoffs _________________________________________ Sweatshirt, sweater, windbreaker _________________________________________ T shirts _________________________________________ Men: Sunday slacks, shirt & tie _________________________________________ Women: Sunday dress/skirt & top _________________________________________ Discouraged: Æ Bikini tops or bottoms _______________________________ Æ Most jewelry _______________________________ Æ Shirts with questionable language/symbols _______________________________ Æ Short-shorts _______________________________ Æ Short skirts/dresses _______________________________ Æ Tank tops, halter tops _______________________________ Footwear Wear closed-toe shoes when you are not at the Guesthouse. Haiti is a very dusty place, with open sewers in many of the streets, roadsides and walkways. There are lots of uneven surfaces, and jagged concrete rubble is everywhere. You will probably be most comfortable if you wear broken-in work boots and/or old-but-sturdy tennis shoes. Sandals can be worn to Church and flip-flops/shower shoes at the Guesthouse. Hygiene This is an important subject because if care and precaution is taken, a great number of unpleasantries can be avoided. The following principles are important: × Wash your hands with premoistened disinfectant wipes as often as you can

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× Wipe the top of a bottle or can with disinfectant wipes before drinking × Do not drink any water except from the 5 gallon dispenser at the Guesthouse × Do not brush your teeth with tap water/allow shower water into your mouth × It is okay to drink bottled soda (if you wipe the top before drinking) × Avoid contact with any animals and do not feed stray dogs (rabies) × Going barefoot is not recommended × Purchasing food, fruit or water from street vendors is strongly discouraged Incidentals3 Among the incidentals and toiletry items to consider bringing are: Aloe or sunburn spray _________________________________________ Anti- diarrheal medicine _________________________________________ Antihistamine _________________________________________ Baby powder/talc _________________________________________ Anti-bacterial hand soap _________________________________________ Basic first aid supplies4 _________________________________________ Brush/comb _________________________________________ Bug repellent (permitherin)5 _________________________________________ Chapstick _________________________________________ Deodorant _________________________________________ Electrolyte supplement _________________________________________ Eye care products _________________________________________ Hand towels _________________________________________

3 In addition to first aid items, many of these items can be coordinated amongst team members so as to reduce weight. 4 The team should coordinate first aid items to prevent duplication and lighten the overall weight of our supplies. First aid supplies used most often on past Haiti trips include: bandaids, peroxide, alcohol wipes, afterbite, gauze, large bandages, neosporiu, vitamin E, urea-based instant ice, scissors, needle & thread, tweezers, ace bandages, antibiotics, cornpads, Tums, Alka Seltzer 5 Deet is not favored in the U.S. but on previous Haiti trips it really helped to keep the bugs & mosquitos away.

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Intestinal upset medicine6 _________________________________________ Laxative medicine _________________________________________ Medications7 _________________________________________ Muscle & joint ointment _________________________________________ Pain medication _________________________________________ Purell, pre-moistened hand wipes _________________________________________ Shampoo _________________________________________ Shaving supplies _________________________________________ Sunblock (spf 35 or higher) _________________________________________ Surplus medications _________________________________________ Toothpaste _________________________________________ Toothbrush/container _________________________________________ Travel-sized lotions (Home for Dying) _________________________________________ Travel TP (for use at orphanage/on road) _________________________________________ Vitamins _________________________________________ Washcloths _________________________________________ Water bottle (collapsible or lightweight) _________________________________________ Water purification tablets (contingency) _________________________________________ Gear/Equipment Backpack, duffel or musette bag for carry-on _________________________________ Bandanas/doo-rag _________________________________ Bible _________________________________ Bottle opener _________________________________ Camera & extra batteries _________________________________
6 The typical prescription medication for this ailment that doctors prescribe is ciprofloxacin. There have been reports that use of this drug with certain anti-malarial drugs is problematic. In March, a number of our team members used Pepto Bismol because of these reports. Consult your doctor. 7 There is conflicting advice on travelling with prescription medications. One school says bring the medications in their original bottles/packages as this can help quickly identify and explain medications to customs officials and police. Another school says to only bring what you need along with a medication list to help reduce bulk and weight.

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Cards, Frisbee, etc _________________________________ Clothesline/pins Cell phone/charger _________________________________ Clip on reading light Devotion materials (if any) _________________________________ Dust mask Extension cord(s) Fan (lightweight) Flashlight Garbage bag(s) Glasses (extra pair/s) Gloves (latex) _________________________________ Journal, pens, pencils Money belt Mosquito netting Sunglasses (and spare) Towel Water container (1/2/5 gal) _________________________________ Work gloves (rubber palmed) Ziplock bags (extra) _________________________________ Other Gear to be Packed: VBS supplies8 Food for Haitian co-workers Relief supplies (clothing, health, other) Small tools

_________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________

Food Other than during airline travel, your breakfast and dinner is provided as part of your Providence Guesthouse stay. Team members pack their own lunches for the week. We always bring extra food to share with our Haitian coworkers. They usually eat some during lunch and take the rest home to their families. What food one brings is necessarily subjective. Some examples of non-perishable foods brought on previous trips include: Protein
8 The VBS leader(s) is responsible for deciding what needs to be taken. Pre-made food packets using small Ziplock bags seem to work well. Other things that have been used in conjunction with the theme and./or Bible lesson include: silly string, balloons, Tootsie Pops, crafting supplies, crosses, much more. Like dollar bills at the airport, it’s best to consolidate to help maintain fairness and order.

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Beef, chicken or turkey jerky Chicken chunks in foil pouches Devilled ham or chicken Energy bars Military MRE’s (available at PX stores) Pepperoni slices Peanut butter Pre-cooked bacon Spam Summer sausage Tuna fish in foil pouches Waxed encased cheese (small size) Fruit & Vegetables Dried fruits (apricots, bananas, etc) Fruit cups Raisins, craisins, prunes Sun dried tomatoes Snacks Cereal bars Chex Mix Crackers Granola bars Kraft cheese (spray can) Nuts Pop tarts Pretzels Red licorice Trail mix Drink Boxed or foiled juices Electrolyte supplement Gatorade powder mix Lemonade/punch powder mix Tea bags (sun tea) Other Foil condiment packets Pita bread Section 4: Final Preparations  Pre Trip Checklist

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Pre-Trip Checklist Some questions to ask of yourself as you finalize packing:  Do I have the medications/refills that I need?  Do I have/have I been taking my malaria medication?  Am I familiar with the American Airlines baggage & carry-on restrictions?  Have I shared emergency contact information with family/friends?  Do I have all my baggage tagged, including my Haiti Team identifier?  Have I weighed (and re-weighed) my baggage and carry-on?  Am I taking anything I am prepared to lose, have stolen or be damaged?  Am I prepared for a cold, the flu, stomach upset, constipation and minor pain? Departure Date Checklist:           Airline voucher Airline carry-on restrictions Bible Copy of passport Copy of phone tree Devotion list Passport, ID, cash, heath cards Personal & malaria medications Shots record Team Guide Appendix

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Prayer Journal Release of Liability French Words & Expressions Common Creole Terms & Phrases Newsletters

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Sample Prayer Journal from 2008 Prayer Journal for Haiti Lutheran Mission Project February 29 - March 9, 2008 We invite you to pray daily with us and for us as we travel on this mission trip to be with God’s people in Haiti. We’ll work, have fun, grow in community, and learn in His Word. We value your presence with us in thought and prayer. We also invite your prayers for three other mission teams from Martin Luther Chapel traveling to Phoenix, El Paso and Nicaragua. During our week in Haiti we will focus on the theme of Galatians 5:13: "You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love." Even before we leave on February 29th, we invite you to pray for our mission trip preparations. Please include a prayer of thanksgiving for all from Martin Luther Chapel and others outside our church home who helped plan and prepare for these mission trips. The response to letters from mission participants asking for financial support was overwhelming! A special prayer of thanksgiving to those who supported our trip with donated goods, financially and to all those who support us in prayer! Thank you! Friday, February 29th 2008 (Day of travel)

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Please pray for our safety in travel, for ease in making connecting flights and retrieving luggage. We have two groups traveling to Port au Prince, Haiti Group One (Rich, Judy and Kate Bearup; Keith and Kim Waller) will be leaving from Detroit very early Friday, February 29, on American Airlines, Flight 2079 at 6:50 a.m. through Chicago and to Miami, arriving in Port Au Prince, 4:00 p.m. Group Two (Katie Beth Hammond, Kris Martin, Kristina Miller, Lauren Paluta and Andrew Temme) departing Detroit on Friday, February 29, on Northwest Airlines, Flight 0250 at 9:07 p.m. through Fort Lauderdale (long lay over) arriving in Port au Prince 10:45 a.m. Saturday, March 1. Please pray that we all are in good health as we travel. Pray that our hearts and minds are prepared for service to God and going forth as His ambassadors and carrying the message of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Pray that loved ones at home may be kept safe and healthy while we are away.

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Pray for our driver, Leonard Isidor, who will meet us at the airport and take us daily to and from the worksite, to the beach and to hospitals and orphanage for visits. Pray for the health and safety of his family and for safety in our travels with him. Pray for Gertrude Bien-Aime Azor who is our host at Providence Guest House in Port au Prince where we will stay. Pray for her work with the Sisters of Mercy in Haiti and the orphanage, Notre Maison, for severely handicapped children, which is under her direction. Pray for Gertrude's mission of mentoring young women of Haiti, as she helps prepare them with skills in sewing and needlework. Pray for Jean Rodnel Cherisme (TiJean), a young man who works with us at the job site. He is a restavek (child slave) who was sold by his father to his older sister to care for her and her three children.



Saturday, March 1st 2008.

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Schedule: Breakfast, devotions (held daily in the morning and evening and led alternately by a team member), pick up Group Two at airport, sort and ready for distribution our hand-carried gifts for orphanage, children's hospital, home for the dying and Delmas Lutheran Church No. 89. Schedule: Pick up Group Two from Port au Prince Airport at 10:45 am. Pray that all remember that as servants our days cannot be entirely planned. We must be prepared for change and surprise and be ready to do God's work in God's way. Schedule: Making final preparation for VBS at worksite Thursday and Friday. Schedule: Prepare schedule of visitations during the week: Notre Maison, orphanage for special needs children, Grace Children's Hospital and Mother Theresa's Home for the Dying. Schedule: Evening devotion and team preparation of music for Sunday church service.

Sunday, March 2nd 2008

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Pray for us as we have a morning of worship (in Creole) at Delmas Lutheran Church No. 89, in Port au Prince. Pray for strong yet humble voices as we share a group song with the congregation in thanks to God and the opportunity to be with these Christian brothers and sisters. Please pray that God grants us strength to be ourselves as we meet new people from a different cultural background. Please pray for Pastor Jean Louis, Pastor at Delmas Church and his sister, Elucie. Elucie also serves as work coordinator for mission workers and accompanies us to worksite. Pray that our travel to the American beach for an afternoon of swimming and beach time will be safe. Give wisdom for all to protect against too much sun.

Monday, March 3rd 2008 (Our real mission begins)

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Pray that God may renew our focus on what we need to do to serve Him. Please pray that we may encounter receptive hearts to those we strive to help. May we, and they, be open to the Gospel. Ask God to bless our time with the Haitian youth and the witness we share with them. Please pray for our relationship with Jesus, that we are able to give joyfully of ourselves while sharing God’s love. Pray that we may be able to adapt and be flexible to all the challenges and changes that we may face.

Tuesday, March 4th 2008

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Ask God to give our group cooperation, a spirit of hard work and teamwork while we serve the people of Haiti. Give thanks for the continued blessing of the freedom of religion that the Haitian people have.

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Pray for the countless numbers of Haitians that lose their way in their practice of Voodoo. Please pray that we may enjoy our time touring Haiti, while learning about a new country and culture.

Wednesday, March 5th 2008

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As we meet new people, pray that our actions and our words would be reflections of Christ and others would be strengthened and encouraged by us. Please pray for our group that we may support, love and build each other up during this time of service. Pray that as we help others learn more about Jesus, we also continue to grow in His word. Especially keep our Bible study time lifted up to God. Pray that as we meet those in poverty and despair that we meet them with humility, gratitude and a message of HOPE.

Thursday, March 6th, 2008

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Pray that our VBS activities reach hearts and minds of those that need to hear in spite of the language barrier. Pray that, in the flurry of events and opportunities upon us, we continue to remember the true meaning of being a servant and follower of Jesus. Please pray that we do not become too easily discouraged or tired in our activities. Pray for the soldiers with the United Nations forces that continue to work in Haiti to protect citizens against outbreak of civil unrest and violence. Pray for their safety and for the families of soldiers separated from their loved ones. Please pray that God consistently extends His love through our thoughts, works, and prayers. Pray for the completion of the 42-bed orphanage in Lilavois (which our team worked on during the 2007 trip). Pray for the children of Haiti left orphaned where Aids or TB takes their parents at an early age.

Friday, March 7th 2008

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Pray that God would continue to watch over us as we continue to travel around Haiti and as we share Jesus in VBS in word and action. Pray for missionaries around the world and that they may be encouraged to continue to spread God’s world. Please pray that we may be filled with the Holy Spirit and be focused on the Word, especially in our daily Bible study. Pray that all participants will experience how mission trips are always changing and how we are being used where God needs us!! Help us to SEE God's Hand working through us!!!.

Saturday, March 8th, 2007

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Pray for the country of Haiti and its natural resources and the affects of deforestation which has been depleted and turned to charcoal for cooking, leaving mountains brown, beautiful still, but absent of green vegetation. Pray for the many who have left their homeland and all they have to live and work in Haiti to help built the country by helping with agricultural development and water purification. Ask God for determination and perseverance of all who labor for the souls of the many in Haiti. Pray for our mission team that we may leave a lasting impression of the God we serve, as we say our "good bys" to the old and new friends we've made. Pray that we are eager to share our faith in love and that we are open to new opportunities for ministry.

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Pray for our safe travel as we return to Michigan. Again, we ask for ease in making connecting flights and retrieving luggage. Group One leaving Port au Prince at 12:00 noon, American Airlines, Flight 1988 to Fort Lauderdale and through to Chicago to spend the night. Group Two leaving Port au Prince at 1:40 p.m., American Airlines Flight 0822 to Miami and departure to Detroit. Arriving Detroit 10:50 p.m. Pray for those traveling to retrieve students and return them to East Lansing.



Sunday, March 9, 2008

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Group One leaves Chicago at 7:25 a.m., American Airlines Flight 1766 for Detroit Retrieve cars and head for home sweet home. Praise to God for our opportunity to serve in Haiti. Give thanks for safety and health during our trip. Give us great joy with our families, friends and coworkers as we share our new experiences with them. May God give us courage to press onward and formulate new goals for our personal mission opportunities right here at home. May we remember God first and foremost in our hearts and minds and thank Him for all the blessings we have re-discovered as a result of this trip.

We thank God for your sincere prayers and daily support. Your financial gifts were such a blessing. We appreciate your participation in this meaningful journey. We are blessed to have had you as a part of our team. Without you, our trip would have been impossible. May all praise and glory be given to God alone!

MARTIN LUTHER CHAPEL TRAVEL LIABILITY RELEASE FORM
I, __________________________ (name), understand that . . .

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Participating in Martin Luther Chapel’s servant event to Haiti (October 9 – 16, 2010) is elective and that I could encounter health and/or safety risks as a result of that decision. It is my responsibility to assess all of the risks associated with traveling to Haiti including those mentioned in the attached U. S. Department of State Travel Warning dated July 19, 2010 (that was current information as of 6/24/10), and that I am at liberty to change my mind about participating at any time before departing for Port-au-Prince. I affirm that I have completed that assessment and have decided to participate in Martin Luther Chapel’s Haiti servant event. It is my responsibility to maintain a current knowledge of travel and medical advisories, or other risks until my departure and while I am in Haiti. It is my responsibility to notify the team leadership if I learn of anything that would alter the risks to others or me at any time. The team leaders and ministry of Martin Luther Chapel cannot predict or prevent me from becoming involved in acts of crime or violence during my trip in Haiti, and while they will do everything in their power to aid and assist me if trouble arises, I also understand that they may not be able to give aid or intervene in such circumstances. To the best of my knowledge my health is good enough to undertake this trip. If I have any question about my health, I will visit my physician and discuss this trip before I go. In addition, I understand that I may undergo types of exertion that I am not used to including strenuous exercise in the direct heat of the Caribbean sun. I understand that medical care and facilities might not be readily available and that they probably will not meet the standards expected in the United States, therefore I have purchased medical insurance to provide for my evacuation and treatment in the U.S. in case of illness or injury. I agree to . . .

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Act in a responsible way while in Haiti and to follow the directions of the team leadership to minimize risks to myself and other members of the team, and I agree to submit to the team leaders’ judgment and/or correction if my behavior is called into question. Release and hold harmless Martin Luther Chapel and all its officers, agents and staff for any and all claims and costs due to any liability, injury or damage which might occur as a result of my international experience, associated travel and living arrangement.

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Because it could be in my best interests, I agree to . . . o Allow the team leadership to release personal information about me to the U.S. State Department or other agencies if they believe that it would be in my best interest.

_______________________________ Signature of mission volunteer

______________________________ Printed name of mission volunteer

_______________________________ Signature of witness

______________________________ Date

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Travel Warning U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Bureau of Consular Affairs
Haiti June 24, 2010
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the situation in Haiti in the aftermath of the January 12 earthquake that struck near Port-au-Prince. This replaces the Travel Warning for Haiti dated March 15, 2010, and provides updated information for U.S. citizens in Haiti. The Department of State strongly urges U.S. citizens to avoid travel to Haiti. The January 12 earthquake caused significant damage to key infrastructure and access to basic services remains limited. The country continues to experience shortages of food, drinking water, transportation and adequate shelter. The earthquake significantly reduced the capacity of Port-au-Prince’s medical facilities and inadequate public sanitation poses serious health risks. While the Embassy's ability to provide emergency consular services has improved in the months following the earthquake, it is still limited. The level of violent crime in Port-au-Prince, including murder and kidnapping, remains high. Those wishing to assist in Haiti relief efforts should be aware that despite their good intentions, travel to Haiti will increase the burden on a system already struggling to support those in need on the ground. Those wishing to volunteer their services are advised that Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are reporting that their capacity to absorb additional volunteers is limited. Cash donations are the most effective way to help the relief effort in Haiti. Cash allows established organizations to purchase the exact type and quantity of items needed to help those affected by the earthquake without having to pay the high costs associated with transporting physical donations to Haiti. Financial contributions can be transferred quickly and reduce the challenges posed by limited staff, equipment, and space. Cash donations also support Haiti's local economy and ensure that culturally and environmentally appropriate assistance is rendered. The following website has information on how to assist in the Haiti earthquake relief effort: http://www.whitehouse.gov/HaitiEarthquake U.S. citizens who intend to work for an organization involved in relief efforts in Haiti should be aware that living conditions are difficult, and the availability of food supplies, clean drinking water and adequate shelter in Haiti is limited. U.S. citizens seeking work with a relief organization should confirm before traveling to Haiti that the organization has the capability to provide food, water, transportation, and shelter for its paid and volunteer workers. All relief organizations should have a security plan in place for their personnel. Strong aftershocks are likely for months after an earthquake. In the event of an aftershock, persons outside should avoid falling debris by moving to open spaces, away from walls, windows, buildings and other structures that may collapse. If indoors, take shelter beside furniture, not underneath. Avoid

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damaged buildings and downed power lines. Do not use matches, lighters, candles, or any open flame in case there are disrupted gas lines. U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in Haiti despite this warning are reminded that there remains a persistent danger of violent crime, including armed robbery, homicide, and kidnapping. In particular, there have been a number of recent cases in which travelers arriving in Port-au-Prince on flights from the United States were attacked and robbed while traveling in cars away from the airport. At least two American citizens have been shot and killed in such incidents in recent months. Police authorities believe criminals may be targeting travelers arriving on flights from the United States, following them, and attacking once they are out of the area. Travelers are advised to use extra caution in arranging transportation from the airport. Most kidnappings are criminal in nature, and the kidnappers make no distinctions of nationality, race, gender, or age. Some kidnap victims have been killed, shot, sexually assaulted, or physically abused. While the capacity and capabilities of the Haitian National Police have improved since 2006, the presence of UN stabilization force (MINUSTAH) peacekeeping troops and UNformed police units remain critical to maintaining an adequate level of security throughout the country. The lack of civil protections in Haiti, as well as the limited capability of local law enforcement to resolve crime, further compounds the security threat to American citizens. While MINUSTAH remains fully deployed and is assisting the Government of Haiti in providing security, travel is always hazardous within Port-au-Prince. U.S. Embassy personnel are under an Embassyimposed curfew and must remain in their homes or in U.S. government facilities during the curfew. Some areas are off-limits to Embassy staff after dark, including downtown Port-au-Prince. The Embassy restricts travel by its staff to some areas outside of Port-au-Prince because of the prevailing road, weather, or security conditions. This may constrain our ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside Port-au-Prince. Demonstrations and violence may occasionally limit Embassy operations to emergency services, even within Port-au-Prince. U.S. citizens who choose to travel to Haiti despite this Travel Warning are urged to register their travel through the State Department's travel registration website. The Embassy of the United States Port-auPrince Haiti is located at Boulevard du 15 October, Tabarre 41, Tabarre, Haiti, telephone: (509) (2) 2298000, facsimile: (509) (2) 229-8027, email: [email protected] American Citizens Services Unit office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Consular Section is closed on U.S. and local holidays. After hours, weekend & holidays: Please call Post One (U.S. Marine Guard) at (509) (2) 229-8000. The Marine guard will connect you with the Embassy Duty Officer. While the Embassy’s ability to provide emergency consular services is limited, registration will enable receipt of warden messages via email. Current information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States, or for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll-line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except U.S. federal holidays.

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French Words & Expressions à la belle étoile under the beautiful star: in the open air at night a bientot see you soon à la bonne heure at a good time: well and good: all right aujourd’hui today beau geste a graceful or magnanimous gesture beaucoup beaux yeux beautiful eyes: beauty of face belle a popular and attractive girl bete noire a person or thing strongly detested or avoided bien sur of course bien vu well regarded bon mot a clever remark: witticism bonne chance luck bonne foi good faith bonne journee have a good day bonne nuit good night bonne sois good evening ça va sans dire it goes without saying capable de tout capable of anything: unpredictable ca me plait I like it ca ne fait rien it doesn’t matter ca vas/d’accord OK/agreed cela se pronounce comment how is that pronounced? cela depend that depends cela m’est egal I don’t mind c'est autre chose that's a different thing c’est aussi petit/grand que it’s as small/big as c’est bien that’s fine c'est la vie that's life: that's how things happen c’est un peu comme it’s a bit like c’est une sorte de it’s sort of c’est plus court/long que it’s shorter/longer than chacun à son gout everyone to his taste cherchez la femme look for the woman combien how much/many comme ci, comme ça so-so comment dit-on cela en francais/anglais how do you say that in French/English comment how comment allez vous how are you? compagnon de voyage traveling companion corps d'elite a group of the best people in a category coup de maître masterstroke coup d'essai experiment: trial cri de Coeur a passionate outcry d'accord in accord: agreed de bonne grace with good grace: willingly de mal en pis from bad to worse dernier cri the newest fashion desoler sorry Dieu vous garde God keep you ecclaircies lightning en ami as a friend en famille in or with one's family: at home: informally

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en plein air in the open air est-ce que vous parlais angalis do you speak English? est-ce que vous pouvrez m’aider can you help me? fait accompli accomplished fact felicitations congratulations fer-de-lance a large extremely venomous pit viper of Central and So. America fils son folie de grandeur delusion of greatness: megalomania garde du corps bodyguard gens d'église church people: clergy homme d'esprit man of wit honnête homme honest man ici on parle français French is spoken here il fait beau it’s nice il fait chaud it’s hot it fait frois it’s cold il neige it’s snowy il pleut it’s rainy il y a du vent it’s windy il n’y apas de quois You’re welcome j’ai oublie le mot pour I have forgotten the word for je ne sais pas I don’t know je ne sais quoi something that cannot be adequately described or expressed je ne comprend spas I don’t understand je veux I want je voudrais I’d like Joyeuses Paques Happy Easter j'y suis, j'y reste here I am, here I remain la reine le veut the queen wills it l’apres midi afternoon le coeur a ses raisons que la raison ne connaît point the heart has its reasons that reason knows nothing of laissez-mos tranquille leave me alone le matin morning l'union fait la force union makes strength nous verrons ce que nous verrons we shall see what we shall see nuit blanche white night: a sleepless night ou where ou est where is par excellence being the best of a kind: preeminent parler plus lentement, s’il vous plais please speak slower place aux dames (make) room for the ladies plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose the more that changes, the more it's the same thing pourquoi why? Pouvez vous expliquer cela, s’il vous plait could you explain that please prenez/prends garde take care prochain next quand when quel domage that’s a shame qu’est-ce que c’est what’s that? Qu’est-ce que cela veut dire? What does that mean? raison d'etre reason or justification for existence sans doute without doubt sans souci without worry

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si jeunesse savait, si vieillesse pouvait! if youth only knew, if age only could!. s'il vous plait if you please tant mieux so much the better toujours perdrix always partridge: too much of a good thing tout à vous wholly yours: at your service tout ensemble all together un orage storm vive la reine long live the queen vive le roi long live the king voilà tout that's all voici her is/are voulez-vous m’ecrirecela, s’il vous plait would you write that down please vrais true il/s he/they elle/s she/they nous we le/la him/her ca it/that c’est it is moi me petit small/short grand large/tall jeune young vieux/vielle old fort strong faible weak plein full vide empty sec dry bon good mauvais bad nouveau new plus more fatigue tired triste sad est is fait does; makes avait had etre (to) be avoir (to) have prendre (to) take aller to go croire (to) believe perdu lost arriver (to) arrive demande asks ecrit writes arreter (to) stop noir black blanc white gris grey rouge red il est he is elle est she is les them nous sommes we are ils sont/elle sont they are eux them bas low haut high leger light lourd heavy propre clean sale dirty proche near facile easy difficile hard pauvre poor riche rich heureux happy tout/e all moins less tres very sain healthy malade ill gentil kind dit said dire (to) say entendre (to) hear donner (to) give trouver (to) find savoir to know parler (to) speak nous avon we have quitter to leave je viens I am coming

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jaune yellow bleu blue orange orange rose pink vert green brun brown violet purple lundi Monday mardi Tuesday mercredi Wednesday jeudi Thursday vendredi Friday samedi Saturday dimanche Sunday l’ete summer l’hiver winter l’automne autumn le printemps spring janvier January fevrier February mars March avril April mai May juin June juillet July aout August septembre September octobre October novembre November decembre December un un un un vache cow cochon pig cheval horse oiseau bird

Creole Words & Expressions Bonjou! - Good morning! Bonswa! - Good afternoon!/Evening! (used after 11 AM)

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Komon ou ye? - How are you? N'ap boule! (most common greeting and response) - Good! Wi - Yes yo - they, them Non - No Mesi - Thanks Anmwe! - Help! Non, mesi - No, thanks Souple - Please Merite - You're welcome Pa gen pwoblem - No problem Oke - OK Eskize mwen - Excuse me Mwen regret sa - I'm sorry Gen... - There is/are... Pa genyen! - There is/are not any! Mwen pa genyen! - I don't have any! Sekonsa! - That's right! Piti piti - A little bit Anpil - A lot Gen anpil... - There are a lot of... Isit - Here La - There Tout bagay anfom? - Is everything OK? Pa kounye-a - Not now Toupatou - Everywhere Anyen - Nothing Preske - Almost Atansyon! - Attention!/Watch out! Prese prese! - Hurry! Dife! - Fire! Rete! - Stop! Kounye-a - Now Nou ap chache... - We are looking for... Souple, ban mwen... - Please give me... Separe sa ant nou - Divide this among you Ye - Yesterday Jodia - Today Demen - Tomorrow Maten an - This morning Apremidi a - This afternoon Aswe a - This evening lendi - Monday madi - Tuesday mekredi - Wednesday jedi - Thursday vandredi - Friday samdi - Saturday dimanch - Sunday Ou byen? - You OK? Mwen pa two byen - I'm not too well Mwen malad - I'm sick Te gen yon aksidan - There was an accident Nou bezwen yon dokte/yon mis touswit -We need a doctor/a nurse right now Kote Iopital Ia? - Where is the hospital? Kote Ii ou fe mal? - Where does it hurt you? Li ansent - She's pregnant Mwen pa ka manje/domi - I cannot eat/sleep Mwengendjare - I have diarrhea Mwen anvi vonmi - I feel nauseated Tout ko mwen cho - My whole body is hot

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Mwen toudi - I'm dizzy Nou bezwen pansman/koton - We need bandages/cotton Mwen bezwen yon bagay pi blese sa a – I need something for this cut Ou gen SIDA - You have AIDS Mwen grangou - I'm hungry Mwen swaf anpil - I'm very thirsty Nou ta vle manje - We would like to eat Konben - How much?/How many? Poukisa? - Why? Kote? - Where? Kisa? - What? Kile? - When? Ki moun? - Who? Kijan? - How? Kiles? - Which? Eske gen...? - Is/Are there...? Eske ou gen...? - Do you have...? Eske ou ka ede nou, souple? - Can you help us please? Kote nou ka achte...? - Where can we buy...? Eske ou ka di mwen...? - Can you tell me montre - show ban - give Ki moun ki Ia? - Who is there? Kisa ou vIe? - What do you want? Kisa ou ta vIa? - What would you like? Kisa ou ap fe Ia? - What are you doing there? Kisa sa a ye? - What is that? Sa k'genyen? - What's the matter? Kisa pi nou fe? - What must we do? Eske ou te we...? - Have you seen...? Eske ou pale angle/franse? - Do you speak English/French? Ki moun isit ki pale angle? - Who speaks English here? Ou konprann? - You understand? Kij an yo rele sa an kreyol? - What do they call that in Creole? Kij an yo di...an kreyol? - How do they say... in Creole? Kisa ou bezouen? - What do you need? Kisa ki rive ou? - What happened to you? Ki kote li ale? - Where did he go? Kilaj ou? - How old are you? Kote ou rete? - Where do you live? Eske ou gen petit? - Do you have any children? Kote nou ye? - Where are we? genyen - to have chita - to sit manje - to eat rete - to stop kouri - to run kouche - to lie down vini - to come ale/prale - to go ban - to give rete trankil - to be quiet pran - to get, receive leve - to get up sede - to give up touye - to kill frape - to hit kache - to hide konnen - to know manti - to lie (not truth) gade - to look

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koupe - to cut kwit-manje, fe-manje - to cook fimen - to smoke atake - to attack ban pemi - to authorize kri - to shout, yell, scream achte - to buy fe-apel - to call, name netwaye - to clean femen - to close fose - to coerce, force fini - to finish obeyi - to obey fe - konfyans - to trust console - to comfort pati - to leave, depart mouri - to die fe-desen - to draw, sketch bwe - to drink tonbe - to drop, fall mete abo - embark, load, board atoure - to surround ranfose - to enforce ou - you, your mwen - I, me, my, mine nou - us, our, you (plural) Ii - him, her, his, hers Kote Iopital Ia? Where is the hospital? (creole) Mwen toudi I’m dizzy (creole) Mwen regret sa I’m sorry (creole) Prese! Hurry, hurry! (creole) Dife! Fire! (creole) Separe sa ant nou Divide this among you (creole) Rete! Stop! (creole) Nou ap chache We are looking for (creole) Ou byen? You OK? (creole) Mwen pa two byen I’m not too well (creole) Mwengendjare I have diarrhea (creole) Mwen grangou I’m hungry (creole) Mwen swaf anpil I’m thirsty (creole) Poukisa? Why? Kote? Where? Kisa? What? Kile? When? Ki moun? Who? Kijan? How? Kiles? Which? Eske ou gen? Do you have? Montre Show Kisa ou vie? What do you want? Kisa sa a ye? What is that? Kisa pi nou fe? What must we do? Ou konprann? You understand? Kij an yo rele sa an kreyol? What do they call that in kreyole?

Kisa ki rive ou? What happened to you? Kilaj ou? How old are you? Kote nou ye? Where are we?
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

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Creole is written phonetically. Each letter is pronounced, and each word is spelled as it is pronounced. Creole has only been recognized as the second official language (along with French) of Haiti in the last few years. Therefore, there are many different ways in which the Haitians write and spell Creole words. There is an official standard that has been set, and this standard will be maintained in this publication. The following is a pronunciation guide using this standard; most of the sounds are French. ch-share chache-to look for o-claw fo-strong e-aim ede-to aid, help ou-you ou-you e-leg mesi-thank you r-(not rolled) respire-to breathe g-go gen-to have I-see isit-here s-(always s) prese-in a hurry j-(avoid the d sound) jou-day y-yes pye-foot o-toe zo-bone There are nasal sounds in Creole just as there are nasal sounds in French, which are pronounced partially through the nose, but without the "n" itself pronounced (a rare exception to the general pronunciation rule of pronouncing every letter). Some English equivalents which come close to the nasal sounds are as follows: an-alms dan-tooth en-chopin pen-bread on-don't bon-good A. When a nasal sound is followed by another "n", or "m," the nasal sound is pronounced, then the "n" or "m" is pronounced separately. B. If an accent is placed over the vowel, there is no nasal sound. C. In never indicates a nasal sound. The letter c is only used in the ch combination. The letter k is used for the hard sound. The letter s is used for the soft sound.

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