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DEVASTATION IN HAITI
“I’ve never been in a situation
where you feel so helpless,
fearful, and small.”
-Mark Stuart, via email from Cyvadier, Haiti
Earthquake in Haiti Causes Major Devastation
Hands And Feet Project Needs Prayer and Support!
We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of benevolent compassion we have been receiving from friends of the Hands and Feet Project regarding the current devastation as a result of the recent earthquake. Many of you are asking how you can help, even expressing the desire to pack your bags and head down to Haiti to start relief efforts today. Because of the poor infrastructure of Haiti even before this catastrophe, it has been difficult to even get information on what the specific needs are at this time. In addition, the logistics of transporting workers and supplies to the affected areas are extremely complex. Roads have been damaged, and the Jacmel airport is currently closed. However, we are unyielding in our efforts to gather information and will be coordinating a relief and support effort as swiftly as possible. We need your help now more than ever.
Please pray. This is the most important thing you can do. We need God’s guidance, and the people in Haiti need His mercy. We will update the Hands and Feet website with specific requests as they come in.
Please give. As I’m sure you can imagine, the financial need is huge. Right now we are being presented with an unprecedented opportunity to glorify God and reflect the love of Jesus to the Haitian people. The people of Haiti need you to act on your compassion and donate now. We will make sure that these funds make it to the areas most affected in and around the Hands and Feet Village. To donate visit the Hands And Feet Donation page. For the most current updates and more information, please visit our website at www.handsandfeetproject.org .
“Lord, we pray for your continued protection over the children and staff of the Hands and Feet village. In these desperate times, we also pray for the entire country of Haiti – that through this rubble your people will rise to demonstrate your mercy through being the hands and feet of Christ. Amen.”
Kids at the Hands and Feet Children’s Village in Cyvadier. Thankfully,
no one in the compound was hurt.
Recent Updates from HAF Personnel…
(From Mark Stuart, currently visiting The Hands and Feet Children’s Village in Cyvadier, Haiti))
Everyone here is OK, but we are all very scared. The buildings held up great, but there are several houses right around us that have collapsed. Hotel Cyvadier had major damage, while the brand new three story “Peace of Mind” Hotel was demolished.
Francine, one of our teenage nannies was in afternoon school and escaped while the building was collapsing around her because she was sitting by the door. However, many of her classmates died yesterday.
Many houses and and buildings have collapsed in Jacmel including the hospital. I know most of the news there is coming from Port au Prince, but there is substantial loss of life here on the south coast. We need prayer for wisdom and strength. Its very chaotic here.
We were able to buy diesel this morning and hopefully get more propane for cooking tomorrow. Last night was crazy…slept on the dirt in the center of the village…away from the buildings. Tonight we may venture back indoors, but that is yet to be decided. We (only) go in and out to get necessities.
The Haitian people are numb, and sadly, very used to death. However, this has created what seems to be a hypnotic state. I’ve never been in a situation where you feel SO helpless, fearful, and small. The tremors are coming again as i type this. Whoa!!!”
Facebook post from Renee in Grand Goave
(I have) cried twice. Once when the orphanage began crumbling in the middle of the night. Again when I saw all of your comments. Thank you sooooo much for all your prayers. The earth is still shaking. I’ll write a more detailed note for whoever is interested, while we still have some electricity in our batteries to run the internet.
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