Those of you who have visited Canaan probably know Erve Joseph and Edgard Milace. What you may not know is that they are both living with families here in Northeast Indiana. Erve was accepted at a local community college last Spring and arrived here in July to live with Doug and Amber Walker and their boys Luke & Garrett . Edgard returned here in October from Haiti to finish up his school work and check out local colleges. He is living with Jeremy and Maurine Freeman and their two kids Wyatt and Eden. A group of local people from Columbia City First Church of God formed a committee to sponsor and oversee their stay here in the U.S. They also established an educational fund to help finance the education of Haitian students who exhibit exceptional scholastic abilities for higher learning. Erve recently finished his first semester of college and received A's in all four of his classes. Next semester he will being carrying a full load of five classes. Three weeks ago we visited Grace College and Seminary in Winona Lake, Ind. as Erve looks for a four year university he can eventually transfer to. Through the generosity of Dr's. Ric & Wendy Bonnell , Erve is flying to Dallas, Texas today to spend a few days with them and look at some colleges in their area. Erve's dream is to one day be a doctor but for now he is focused on earning a usable 4 year degree. Edgard at this time is leaning toward automotive or diesel technician school . These two young men are not the only Canaan students pursuing their dream in the United States. Pricilla Mecklembourg is attendng Washington State University with the hope of also attaining a medical degree . These three are first generation Canaan students and are a testament to what you can achieve with hard work, good planning and staying focused on your dream. In God's love, steve
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