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Your Road to Emmaus Emmaus Biblical Seminary of Haiti Newsletter Winter 2012 Dear Committed Emmaus Family ~ When we consider the seemingly slow rate at which things are changing in Haiti, we can be tempted to ask "When is God going to redeem Haiti?" But wait!  God has been redeeming Haiti all along.   We must believe in the power of Jesus to wash away the sins of the world! We started a small group program this semester in our EBS community (read about other new changes here).   I have the privilege of leading one of the small groups and sharing in the personal lives of students.   After listening to the testimonies of the members of my small group, I'm more convinced than ever that the Holy Spirit is hard at work convicting the world of sin and bringing his people into the kingdom of Light. The simple fact that the EBS community can exist in a place like Haiti and provide a vibrant, Spirit-filled community in which ecclesial leaders can undergo academic and spiritual transformation means that God is redeeming Haiti now...and always has been. More than this, God is redeeming me through Haiti.  God has used his people and Kingdom work in Haiti to redeem my life and re-create my heart.  I know Jesus with a heightened level of intimacy because of Haiti.  I know the faithfulness of the cross of Christ because of Haiti.  I know that hope will prevail because of Haiti.  God has used Haiti in an eternal way to shape the lives of his people (both Haitian and foreign alike).  This means that God is redeeming Haiti now! Let us not forget that at the center of God's redemption is something much better than riches and comfort.   At the center of redemption is knowing and walking with Jesus - divine communion. God is using Haiti for his redemptive purposes and bringing about righteousness in the lives of his people because Christ was poured out on a cross for the sin of the world.   Being a part of the EBS community means being a part of the redemption of Haiti and the sanctification of our own hearts and it's a privilege.   Thank you for joining us. Standing in the risen-ness of Christ, Matt Ayars EBS Vice-Rector (Provost) New Year Needs Student Support With eighteen new students this school year, there are now almost 30 students in need of support!  EBS counts on student scholarships to help pay for food, electricity, teaching staff and supplies. Two thousand dollars is needed  in addition to the $250 each student is resposible for.   If you're interested in partnering with a student, please contact us. Wesley Graduation Lucner and Vilmer will both graduate from Wesley Biblical Seminary this April!      Attending graduation in Jackson, Mississippi is both a required and momentous part of the program, but we need help getting them there.  Interested? contact us! Lab Printer The "Basic Computer Skills" course is well underway with 30 computers in the lab!  However, a laser printer (around $100 USD) is greatly needed for lab assignments and for student ministry printing.  If you're interested in purchasing a printer for the computer lab, please contact us!