Prayers for Haiti

As you have heard, Haiti has experienced a devastating earthquake centered just off the coast of the capital city of Port-au-Prince.  Thousands of buildings including the U.N., the Presidential palace and hospitals have collapsed.  Even before this event, there were only two fully functioning fire and rescue departments in the country.  The loss of life will be significant.  I have spoken to my brother Rob who is planning to move to Haiti in March.  You can find information on his ministry HERE  and HERE.  Rob, my dad, and my uncle were planning to travel to Haiti tomorrow.  That trip has now been canceled.  At this point, he has very little information other than what we are seeing on the news.  The area where he will be serving is about 90 miles from the epicenter and suffered only minor damage.  As soon as he gets more info, I will pass it along.  There will be significant ongoing needs.  For those who would like to help, we will be setting up a relief fund.  Donations can be given now for Haiti relief through our church.  As we get word of more specific needs I will pass the information along.  Until then please pray that God’s hand of mercy would lift up the suffering and that God would be glorified as many turn to him in faith through this horrible tragedy.