Who We Are
Jim and Bonnie Binning
Pastor Aculas and Elianie Hilaire
Pastor Aculas and Elianie Hilaire
In September of 2017, Jim and Bonnie returned from a trip to LaVictoire, Haiti with a desire to bring attention to the unmet needs of the Pastor Aculas' ministry - the Olive Foundation Orphanage and School. To accomplish that goal they formed this fundraising arm of the ministry known as
"Friends of LaVic".
We believe God blesses us, n
In September of 2017, Jim and Bonnie returned from a trip to LaVictoire, Haiti with a desire to bring attention to the unmet needs of the Pastor Aculas' ministry - the Olive Foundation Orphanage and School. To accomplish that goal they formed this fundraising arm of the ministry known as
"Friends of LaVic".
We believe God blesses us, not so that we can have more, but so that we can give more.
"For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope."
Jeremiah 29:11
Pastor Aculas and Elianie Hilaire
Pastor Aculas and Elianie Hilaire
Pastor Aculas and Elianie Hilaire
Aculas and Elianie were both born in the town of LaVictoire, Haiti. After their married life began they remained in the town and Pastor Aculas began a church in the area.
Their family grew to
include 2 sons,
Woodley and Aslan.
Their ministry has also grown to include two churches besides the
Olive Foundation
Orphanage and School.
God has
Aculas and Elianie were both born in the town of LaVictoire, Haiti. After their married life began they remained in the town and Pastor Aculas began a church in the area.
Their family grew to
include 2 sons,
Woodley and Aslan.
Their ministry has also grown to include two churches besides the
Olive Foundation
Orphanage and School.
God has given them great compassion, vision and faith to share the gospel and see Christ's Kingdom expand through the preaching God's Word and serving the people of LaVictoire and the surrounding area.
But I am like an olive tree thriving in the house of God. I will always trust in God’s unfailing love.
Psalm 52:8
Troy Stocker
Pastor Aculas and Elianie Hilaire
Troy Stocker
Troy joined Friends of LaVic not long after it began in 2017. He has a passion and calling to disciple and serve the children of Haiti.
He attended Moody Bible Institute for 3 years studying Youth Ministry. He also attended Florida International University during the summer of 2019 completing an intensive full time six-week course to i
Troy joined Friends of LaVic not long after it began in 2017. He has a passion and calling to disciple and serve the children of Haiti.
He attended Moody Bible Institute for 3 years studying Youth Ministry. He also attended Florida International University during the summer of 2019 completing an intensive full time six-week course to increase his ability to speak the Haitian Creole language.
His experience of working with children began when he was still a kid himself, helping his mother with camps at the YWCA. Then as an adult, he worked for the YMCA for 10 years doing Before & After School programs and summer camps.
His relationship with God and desire to be in service to Haiti and the children are a unique combination that prepares him for this ministry.
But Jesus said, "Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children."
Matthew 19:14 NLT