Friday, January 29, 2010

Information on Haiti Disaster Migration

"Kay koule twompe soley men li pa twompe lapli"
*A leaky house can fool the sun, but not the rain

-Haitian Proverb


A friend of mine had this saying on his facebook page ... for hundred of thousands in Haiti they must find permanent shelter before the rains prove this proverb.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Todays Update

When I talked to Luc this morning he was so pleased to hear the he had $$ available to buy food as he goes toward Port Au Prince tomorrow in another effort to get charcoal and food supplies.

We agreed that God is in control and we are trusting him to provide what is needed to meet the needs of all that God has put in their path. Pray that the Light of Jesus will shine!

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Talked to Luc Tonight

I hadn't been able to talked to Luc since Monday, but he called tonight. He said food is drying up in Gonaives area, and he is leaving Monday to find larger amounts of food. His family is OK as well as the children. He ask that we pray for Pastor Michel of Petite River church, I did not understand if he was injured in the earthquake or if it was his family. But God knows.

Pray for safe travel for him and that he will be able to locate relief food to help the people that have migrated to the Gonaives area.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Haiti Earthquake Captures World's Attention

After many calls, many conversations, and interviews it is apparent that people are interested in the status of the situation in Haiti.

Like many in the World I have tried to glean as much new information from the International News Media, as well as, from my many contacts in and out of Haiti. CNN has done a good job of giving as much information as you could possibly hope for, in a country that for decades has been devoid of international coverage.

We are able at this point to have regular cell contact still with some difficulties, but at least it doesn't take a 50-100 tries to get through. In Gonaives, Luc and my friend Maula have told me that the flow of people from the south appears to be a steady stream of injured and destitute people. Many will be Village people who had gone to Port au Prince over the years in hope of finding a better life, for themselves and their family. Now it appears that hope is gone. Shattered by an earthquake that has brought the city of over 2 million to their knees, and destroyed their homes.

Scripture teaches us to always be ready to give the reason for our Hope, Jesus.

Pray that the only Hope for Haiti, will be brought to light through this disaster.

Don't miss Gospel group:

Buchanon Unity preforming a Haiti Earthquake Relief Concert.
Hosted by: First Baptist Church New Castle
January 22nd 2010 7:00pm

100% of proceeds will go to relief efforts for Haiti.

Map:



First Baptist Church New Castle
709 S Memorial Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 529-2687

Friday, January 15, 2010

News From Luc

I just received a phone call from Luc. He said that his family and the children are fine.
The Hospitals are full, people coming in from all the areas around Gonaives to the hospitals. He described the situation a very serious for the people of Haiti. The needs are great for those who have been injured, and many of the needs are in short supply.

We need to thank God for sparing them from harm.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Earthquake Update

The report we received today is that Gonaives does not appear to have been affected, in the way that Port au Prince has been affected. No Phone service yet, and no direct contact, with Luc and family but, we need to pray for those who have been affected.
CNN is reporting hundreds of thousands may have died in Haiti.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Haiti Earthquake

In a country that has a population of poor, any disruption in trying to sustain life is a major problem. As I write this I have little more news that you can get from CNN or Fox News. My only direct contact has been with an acquaintance located in Cap Haitian in the north east of the island, he reports that all cell service is down, I have tried land lines with no success either. Below is a link that can give a little more information. I will up date as I have information, but it could be days before communications are restored. Loss of life is certain, knowing the construction techniques.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6985823.ece

Monday, January 4, 2010

Journalist view of ministry in Haiti




We were blessed to have 2 photo journalist with us on the October 2009 trip to Haiti. For me after many trips and so much information, knowing what has happen in World Renewal International Haiti over the last few years it's great to have a fresh perspective, on what others see, and most importantly a veteran journalist writing her perception. The Star Press in Muncie Indiana allowed her to share this in 4 articles, along with some of the pictures that she and her husband took on this trip.

the link below will take you to her articles.

http://www.thestarpress.com/article/99999999/NEWS01/91229016&template=theme&theme=HAITI

The good news for you is they told me Sunday they would like to return this summer.