A few weeks ago, we sent you a message encouraging you to pray for Haiti. This is how we suggested you pray:
- That the light of Christ would overcome the darkness in Haiti. There are many, many followers of Jesus in this country. May his light shine brightly through them.
- That law and order would be restored to Haiti as soon as possible. Surely there are people in this country that God wants to use for such a time as this.
- That the pastors of the churches in Haiti would have the strength and resources to shepherd their sheep through this dark valley.
The situation in Haiti is still quite serious. According to one recent news article, about two-thirds of the children are in need of humanitarian assistance. Gang violence continues to disrupt daily life causing death and destruction. The government is in disarray and it’s hard to know when and how the kind of leadership Haiti needs will be in place.
We also mentioned in our last update that we are looking for an opportunity to help with some of the real needs Haiti has, especially in the area where the twelve Friends churches are located (north of the capital city Port-au-Prince). In consultation with William Bertrand, EFM’s missionary to Haiti, we have decided to raise funds for those Friends churches to purchase and distribute rice to their congregations and communities. We also want to help the pastors and their families as they do the best they can to care for church members and neighbors.
If you would like to participate in this relief effort, please go to the information below for directions on how to do so. However you choose to respond, please keep praying. That is still the best thing we can possibly do.
There are three ways to donate:
- Online. Donate online here. Please make sure to note that your gift is designated for “Haiti Relief”.
- Credit Card. This may be given online (as stated above) or by calling the EFM office (303-421-8100) to give your information to a live person.
- Check. Mail a check to EFM, P.O. Box 771139, Wichita, KS 67277. Make sure to mark your check “Haiti Relief”. Pay to the order of “EFM.”
Thank you for your attention to this message.
Your fellow servant in Christ,
Dan Cammack
Field Director