The largest earthquake ever recorded in the region hit 10 miles from the Haitian capital of Port au Prince on Tuesday. As the poorest country in the western hemisphere, the people are suffering devastating losses. Two disciples have died and the Port au Prince church building is destroyed along with many homes. See below for what we know at the moment. Disciples Today will keep you posted on news of disciples in Haiti and how you can help.
One sister from the church in Canada was able to get to her husband, who is a disciple and a physician on the board of HOPE-Haiti. Unfortunately he is hurt badly as the office he works in was destroyed. He is seeking medical attention.
1. The lead evangelist Jorel and his wife and kids are safe but their home was destroyed. 2. There are 2 members of the church who have been reported dead.(The membership of the church is 300 adults) 3. The church building(which was owned by the church) was destroyed. 4. The airport is shut down 5. Ground transportation is not possible 6. Help is being flown in via helicopter 7. A member of the church and a physician and board member of HOPE-Haiti (a benevolent arm of the church) was hurt badly as the office he works in was destroyed.
What we are doing here.
We are sending $4000 to Hope as we have done in the past to other disasters for immediate emergency relief, as of right now HOPE worldwide has opened its Disaster Response Fund to collect donations to help Haitians impacted by this terrible disaster. They are currently coordinating with our contacts in Haiti, Haitian Support (a support organization run by disciples), as well as other relief agencies, to ensure that funds are delivered quickly and support given in the most effective manner possible.
We will have on our website a link to hope so you can donate directly there and we will also be taking a relief collection after our regular collection for Haiti.
3 . In Coordination with other disciples around the world
Day of Prayer & Fasting for Haiti! Start Time: Tomorrow, January 14 at 12:00am End Time: Friday, January 15 at 12:00am Where: Worldwide
As we get more info we will see what other needs there are.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Dear Friend of HOPE worldwide,
HOPE worldwide has opened its Disaster Response Fund to collect donations to help Haitians affected by Tuesday's 7.0-magnitude earthquake. We are currently coordinating with our contacts in Haiti, Haitian Support, as well as other relief agencies, to ensure that funds are delivered quickly and support given in the most effective manner possible.
Check www.hopeww.org for updates as we are working continually to respond to this disaster. » Click below if you would like to donate. We will donate 100% of what we collect to Hope Worldwide.
Or mail checks to:
HOPE worldwide Disaster Response - Haiti 353 W. Lancaster Ave. Suite 200 Wayne, PA 19087