I’m sure you have been following the news reports concerning the earthquake in Haiti. The situation there is dire and much help is needed. The global response has been encouraging with money, volunteers and aid coming in from around the world. Logistics seems to be the biggest obstacle right now with the airport in Port-Au- Prince damaged and the shipping ports out of service. As of right now 11 disciples in the church there have died and many are still missing. (Please go to www.disciplestoday for the latest updates) Many of the church members have lost everything and are huddled together on the church property. Several members of the church here have family in Haiti. Most I have spoken with have not been able to contact them yet. We are praying everyday that encouraging words come soon.
We will be having a special Sunday service next week January 24th dedicated to the situation in Haiti. At that time we will also be taking up a special free will offering for HOPE worldwide as they begin their relief efforts in the country. I hope by the 24th we will have more information about our member’s families and the state of our brothers and sisters in the church there. Please keep praying for God’s hand to move swiftly in relieving the suffering in that country.
In Love,
Jeff Schachinger
