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Sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ in Haiti and enabling the local community to get involved in Haiti missions.
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Thompsontown, PA
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From our founders....
Juniper’s roots began in 1996 when friends came to our church to share about Haiti. Our son, Georgie, wanted to sponsor a child to which I said, (as all good dads do) “Ask your mom.” He returned and said, “Mom said its ok, if you say its ok.” He followed this with, "Just look at his eyes dad." I agreed to sponsor the boy and, from that point forward, God began transformational work in our lives.
A year later, our friend was killed in a construction accident. While visiting with his wife, she shared that one spot was still available on an upcoming team to Haiti. Feeling God’s prompting, I decided to fill that seat. I tried to back out several times, but each time God held the door wide open. I even decided not to go on the trip because I figured I couldn't afford it. Telling no one, including my wife, I went to church the next week intending to back out only to find that the youth had raised more money for a mission trip than needed and the church wanted to pay for my trip. God had a plan. After an amazing life changing trip I continued to travel to Haiti for a few years, each time my son wanting to go along. Finally, at nine years old, Lori and I thought he was old enough to take part in a trip. For the first time, we would travel to Haiti as a family. We continued to travel to Haiti leading teams for the next 8 years.
On January 12, 2010 our lives and ministry in Haiti were forever altered. A devastating earthquake hit Haiti while some of our team was there, including me. We were all spared and Lori and I felt God calling us to more. We applied for 501c3 status and were quickly approved. Biblically, Junipers were seen as something of great value. It is our desire that we produce fruit that is of value to Him and that we always show signs of life. May the life of Christ always be shown through Juniper Community Missions.
