Haiti in Shambles

Haitian authorities have confirmed at least 70,000 fatalities, and estimate the final toll may be over 200,000. Hundreds of thousands have been injured, and over 3 million persons are in need of water, food and shelter.

More than 50 percent of the buildings in Port-au-Prince have been destroyed. One reporter said it looks like Tokyo at the end of World War II. Leogana has more than 90 percent of its buildings destroyed.

Relief efforts are difficult because of logistics. There is a severe shortage of fuel. All basic utilities are damaged and at least eight hospitals in Port-au-Prince have collapsed.

Over 6,000 people are packed on the national Church of God campground with 250 injured and 100 dead. Food is being cooked and distributed to the crowd.

Haiti Earthquake Relief
Project Number 7650042

~Douglas LeRoy
General Director

Pray For Haiti

We cannot begin to imagine the thoughts, feelings, and emotions of all the peoples who have been affected by the recent earthquake in Haiti. In times like these it is pivotal that we turn our eyes towards God. We must focus our hearts and minds on Him and pray.

Pray that through this disaster, God is seen. Pray that through this destruction, hearts will turn to the Almighty. Pray that those still lost and hurt in the devastation will be found. Pray that those who are hungry and without homes will be fed and will have shelter.

Pray for Haiti’s Leadership

Overseer Elysee Joseph has passed away from severe injuries suffered during the earthquake.

Gerald Guiteau, Haiti Education Director

Pray for Visitors in Haiti

Lovell and Ginny Cary, along with Lloyd Frazier arrived in Haiti minutes before the earthquake. They were taken to the Dominican Republic and are safe.

Jonathan Ramsey, Administrative Bishop from S New England is in Haiti.

Julian Drive, Contemporary Christian Band, is in Haiti

A team from The Potter’s House in Colombus, OH was ministering to the children at Destiny Village orphanage. Their names are Rick and Brenda Alford, Jeff and Jacob Kreig, Lisa Troyer, Greg Frances, Georgina Gaddy, Toni Schultz, Barbara McGeehan, and Dawn Cotton.

Pray for the Churches and Congregations

There are over 250,000 Church of God members in Haiti with over 750 churches and over 300 missions. Several churches run over 5,000 in attendance. We do know some churches have been destroyed.

Pray for the Schools, Clinics and the Hospital in Haiti

There is a Church of God institution, Seminarie Biblique, along with over 100 primary and elementary schools. There are medical clinics and a hospital; however we do not know their condition and ability to serve the hurting.

Pray for the Orphanages

Haiti Home for Children

Destiny Village (70 miles away from Port au Prince but affected by unavailability to buy food supplies that route through Port au Prince.)

Children’s Feeding Centers

Keep Praying For Haiti

Haiti Hit By Earthquake

On January 12, 2010 Haiti was devastated with a 7.0 earthquake. At least 24 after shocks occurred. Former General Director Lovell and Ginny Cary and missionary Lloyd Frazier arrived in Haiti for a conference a few minutes prior to the earthquake. They were affected but are safe.

We do not yet have an assessment of damage to our schools, orphanages, and churches. We have had limited contact since the disaster. Our largest church (8,000 members) is located near the Palace which suffered damage.

In Haiti we have 1,068 churches and missions, and over 250,000 members. We have had ministry in Haiti since 1933. Please pray for our people’s safety and provisions.

World Missions will send supplies and personnel as the opportunity avails itself. If you wish to contribute funds, send to Haiti Disaster Relief, Project 765-0042 .

We will keep you posted as we receive news.

~Douglas LeRoy
General Director