On November 2, in Limbé, Haïti, the Harold K. Heneise Scholarship was unveiled at a special ceremony at the Jacob Ladder at the Christian University in North Haiti. It will be an annual reward granted to a student of Theology for their academic performance.
Appointed in 1947, Dr. Harold and Ivah Heneise went to Haiti to establish training for Haitian pastors. They were instrumental in the development of the Baptist Theological Seminary in Limbe. Harold served as president of the Seminary where both he and Ivah taught. When the Seminary expanded into the Christian University of North Haiti in 1994, they founded the International Christian Education Fund as an instrument through which financial support could be channeled. Today that fund is known as the Haiti Hope Fund. The Heneises faithfully served their Haitian brothers and sisters for 40 years before retiring in 1987.
Yesterday’s ceremony began with Dr. Jules Casséus, Rector of the University, who gave a word in memory of his predecessor and mentor, and then Mrs. Casséus gave a short presentation as a family member. Dr. André Jean briefly recalled memories of Dr. Heneise and his ministry, followed by Dr. Emmanuel Pierre who gave the audience the context of the arrival of these missionary founders in Haiti.
Current American Baptist International Ministries missionary, Dr. Nzunga Mabudiga, who teaches Theology at the University was joined by Dr. Duky Charles to give the symbolic check to the student member elect. Rev. Moïse Joel Dorsinville gave the prayer of inauguration and Rev. Gédéon Eugene, the current president of the Haitian Baptist Convention closed the ceremony with the words of blessing.
Ivah and Harold Heneise initiated numerous outreach programs during their 40 years of service to improve living conditions for the local people, and to establish a church. Even after their retirement, the Heneises continued to be involved with Christian Education in Haiti, and returned for visits on several occasions. Dr. Heneise died in 2004.
Appointed in 1947, Dr. Harold and Ivah Heneise went to Haiti to establish training for Haitian pastors. They were instrumental in the development of the Baptist Theological Seminary in Limbe. Harold served as president of the Seminary where both he and Ivah taught. When the Seminary expanded into the Christian University of North Haiti in 1994, they founded the International Christian Education Fund as an instrument through which financial support could be channeled. Today that fund is known as the Haiti Hope Fund. The Heneises faithfully served their Haitian brothers and sisters for 40 years before retiring in 1987.
Yesterday’s ceremony began with Dr. Jules Casséus, Rector of the University, who gave a word in memory of his predecessor and mentor, and then Mrs. Casséus gave a short presentation as a family member. Dr. André Jean briefly recalled memories of Dr. Heneise and his ministry, followed by Dr. Emmanuel Pierre who gave the audience the context of the arrival of these missionary founders in Haiti.
Current American Baptist International Ministries missionary, Dr. Nzunga Mabudiga, who teaches Theology at the University was joined by Dr. Duky Charles to give the symbolic check to the student member elect. Rev. Moïse Joel Dorsinville gave the prayer of inauguration and Rev. Gédéon Eugene, the current president of the Haitian Baptist Convention closed the ceremony with the words of blessing.
Ivah and Harold Heneise initiated numerous outreach programs during their 40 years of service to improve living conditions for the local people, and to establish a church. Even after their retirement, the Heneises continued to be involved with Christian Education in Haiti, and returned for visits on several occasions. Dr. Heneise died in 2004.