Haiti Earthquake Updates

January 25—Bulgarian church gives Haiti Offering

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Bulgarian church gives Haiti offering
NMSI missionary Gabe Hillman for the BulgariaHope team

Last weekend, David (Pickering)and I were able to present NMSI's Haitian Fund to our home church here in Sofia, Bulgaria. Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect. The pastor spoke with other church leaders, and they decided in advance to give the entire weekly donation to Haiti relief. My heart was shown a new level of generosity.

I have in my hand 1,020 Leva to be given to the Haitian Relief Fund. This is approximately $755.55 USD. We are praying daily for our NMSI family involved with and living in Haiti as well as the Brothers and Sisters there.

Tuesday, January 19—Mioche Rock

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Once again God has given us the opportunity to visit some more families today in Pignon. We prayed, cried and comforted them during this challenging time. "He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others" (2 Cor. 1:3-5) Thank you for your continued prayers.

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Wednesday, January 13

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

7.0 Earthquake in Haiti

We have established a Haiti relief fund dedicated to receiving donations for earthquake response. The Red Cross estimates 3 million people have been affected.

Tuesday evening a 7.0 earthquake hit Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Already the poorest nation in the Western hemisphere, the latest reports coming out of major news sources paint a grim picture. Widespread destruction throughout Port-au-Prince, including the partial collapse of the Presidential Palace, evidences a long recovery road. Airport closings have hampered the arrival of needed aid from the international community.

All of our missionaries have been contacted and are safe, although the Raphael's and Etienne's houses have been destroyed. We ask for your continued prayers for the safety and ministry of our national missionary families: Leonel and Carlette Raphael, and Jean Martin Etienne (both located in Port-au-Prince), Nego and Ellen Pierre-Louis (located in Jacmel), Mioche and Rosie Rock (located in Pignon) and Sainsurin Jean-Baptiste (located in Gonaive).

Friday, January 15

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Great News! We have heard from Mioche's brother and the Etienne's are safe. Their house was destroyed (as was the Raphael's) but they are okay. They need relief funds to buy basic necessities of water, food and fuel.