This facility is almost ready!

Phyllis Newby's New Mission House
in the village of Guitton, Haiti


    The new Mission House is a 12,000 sq. ft. building in the village of Guitton, Haiti.  It will provide lodging facilities for mission groups as well as a home for missionary Phyllis Newby.
    The building will have adequate sleeping quarters, kitchen and dining areas, and showers so that groups of up to 50 individuals will be able to use it as a base as they minister throughout the country.
    Sister Phyllis has served the Haitian people for over thirty-six years. Many of these years she has lived at the orphanage in Saintard, sharing her home with as many as 70 orphans. The new building in Guitton will include a personal suite for Phyllis as she continues to serve the Lord in Haiti.
    There is currently a church building on the compound grounds at Guitton and a well which serves the entire community.


Pictures taken early December 2007

Pictures taken early December 2006

The Beginnings of the Mission House

 

Laying out the foundation of the Mission House

 

 

January 2004
 

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

 

As you know we have had the privilege of working with Phyllis Newby for over twenty years now.  We have seen the ministry that is under her direct care grow and blossom.  When we first met her in 1983, she had twelve churches under her care. She now oversees over 200 church/schools together with her Haitian staff.

 

On our December 2003 trip Phyllis asked Hand to the Plow to spearhead the building of a new house and mission facility in the village of Guitton. Guitton has been known for its heavy Voodoo influence and yet she feels a divine constraint to “build the house” in that place.  There is already a gathering place (church building) for the body of Christ to meet and a clean water well has been put within the walls of this site for the church and community.

 

Phyllis would like to see the first level of the house built by June of 2004. In her words, she desires a “place where we will feel at home.” So many of us have been touched by Phyllis’ life and testimony. We feel honored to be a part of giving back to this great woman of God and invite you to be a part.

 

Phyllis has asked Ed Joyner to oversee this project for Hand to the Plow and be the “go to” man throughout its construction. It is Phyllis’ desire and our ambition to see a well-coordinated site plan and construction endeavor take place. Although Hand to the Plow will be overseeing the construction of this building, it is our desire that the greater body of

Christ be involved. Some have volunteered their professional services such as site development, plumbing, electrical, solar, etc., however, others are still needed in all areas to complete the task.

 

We look with great anticipation for a great light to shine in the village of Guitton through the building of this house and compound.  When I was leaving Phyllis in December, she made the comment to me that she is no longer needed in Saintard. She said, “you don't hear the voodoo drums anymore, light has come to this village,” and therefore, she felt like it was time for her to move to Guitton.

 

As you know these are difficult days in Haiti. Violence is on the rise and there is a movement afloat to return to a greater national emphasis on Voodoo. But it is also a time of great opportunity for the Kingdom of God to advance, bringing light to the darkness. The intercessions of the saints are never more needed, and yet we can testify that God is moving in great light in Haiti.