Belle began her missionary journey as a nurse in Cordova, Alaska, where she often joked, “My patients weren’t interested in the Gospel, but as my patients, they were obliged to listen.”

After losing her home in an earthquake and fire, God led her to Haiti in 1965 to serve in a missionary clinic. In 1973, she married Paul, and together they embarked on an extraordinary ministry life that would impact thousands of lives.

What began with 20 impoverished children gathered in their yard grew into Drop of Love School, which today serves more than 2,000 people. Along the way, they established a church, an orphanage, and an elderly care center, while also planting 42 churches across Haiti during 36 years of service with Grace Missions.

After 52 years ministering in Haiti, Paul and Belle returned to Fort Pierce in 2018, but their calling to serve never slowed. Today, they continue faithfully serving through Missionary Flights by maintaining the missionary post office for more than 600 affiliated mission groups, teaching a Creole Sunday school class, and preaching at the Fort Myers Haitian church. Together, their lives as well stand as a testimony of enduring faith, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the Gospel.

Their journey began with a mission trip to Haiti in 2002, where God stirred their hearts through sponsoring two children at an orphanage. Just two years later, He called them back to Haitiwhere they founded Haiti Mercy Mission and committed their lives to serving the people of Haiti.

Their journey began with a mission trip to Haiti in 2002, where God stirred their hearts through sponsoring two children at an orphanage. Just two years later, He called them back to Haiti, where they founded Haiti Mercy Mission and committed their lives to serving the people of Haiti.

What started as a step of faith grew into a thriving ministry. By the time they returned to the United States in 2012, the ministry had expanded to include an orphanage that is now Haitian-led, five churches, four schools, and a medical clinic that continues to impact countless lives.

Their heart for serving did not end there. Since 2013, they have faithfully volunteered with Missionary Flights in a variety of roles. In 2015, Jeannette launched a sewing ministry from their home, creating handmade clothing for children in Haiti. Today, that ministry has produced more than 16,000 outfits, each one sewn with love and given as a tangible reminder that a child is seen, valued, and cared for.

Bud also serves faithfully on MFI’s Board of Directors and as Purchasing Agent, while continuing his leadership role as President of Haiti Mercy Mission. Together, their lives stand as a testimony of enduring faith, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the Gospel.