News from Haiti

Paul returned from Haiti and is grateful that flights are now going directly into Port-au-Prince, this makes getting there so much easier. Some services are returning, there was even power in parts of the city the last night he was there. People are still very desperate, thousands are homeless, multiplied thousands are living in tents and will be the next year or more. Water and food are returning to some areas and relief efforts continue to provide food to hard hit areas. Taptap's (Haitian transportation, usually covered pickup trucks) are running in many places and more stores are opening every day.

Thank you for praying for the Haitian people, government and restoration of services. Please remember our missionaries as well they are working tirelessly to handle everything coming their way. Pray for the medical teams working through the next 6 weeks. Thousands of decaying bodies in the rubble pose a significant health risk, especially as the rainy season begins, many fear that the rain will transport the disease down the streets and into the water table.

Visit with Ecuador's National A/G Superintendent Fausto Trujillo

Paul had the unexpected joy of visiting with an old friend from Ecuador, Superintendent Fausto Trujillo and Diego Trujillo.  Paul so enjoyed sharing lunch and a little time with them.  Ecuador will always have a special place in our hearts, even though the Caribbean is taking its place there too, especially Haiti.

Relief Work in Haiti

Recently Paul was in Haiti to help with relief supplies and since returning home, he has been very busy coordinating relief efforts, working with our missionaries in Haiti, as well as Convoy of Hope.  Please keep him in your prayers, as he makes another trip into Haiti in February.  Please pray for wisdom and that he will be able to get generators, the necessary items, and help, especially to the people that need it so desperately.  Thank you for sending us.