You may have also heard by now that three missionaries who serve in Haiti (not with EFM) were murdered by gang members in what was thought to be a relatively safe place in the capitol city of Port-au-Prince. Please pray for their families and the people in Haiti with whom they were working.

Our own missionaries to Haiti, William and Marie Bertrand, have been living in Florida with family members. They originally went there for health reasons. Now they are not able to return because of the turmoil in their country. Nevertheless, they keep in constant touch with the leaders of the twelve Friends churches that exist in this country, all located north of Port-au-Prince.

We have been praying for Haiti in the following ways (and invite you to join us in these prayers):

• 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.

In addition to prayer, we are raising funds for the 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 feel led to support this effort, 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

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• 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

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EFM missionaries, William and Marie Bertrand, are currently in Florida, unable to return to Haiti at this time because gangs control the roads between the airport and their home.

Please pray:

• For Pastor Raul and his family to be allowed to safely return to their home
• For the way to open for William and Marie Bertrand to return to Haiti soon
• For democratic elections leading to a stable government
• For our churches to be sources of light, hope, and peace amidst the unrest

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Probablemente hayan visto en las noticias a nivel mundial que la parte sur de Haití sufrió un poderoso terremoto el sábado 14 de agosto, y que hay miles de personas que murieron y miles más resultaron heridas. Muchos edificios y carreteras quedaron destruidos o sufrieron graves daños. Ha sido muy difícil que los esfuerzos de socorro y la ayuda médica lleguen a quienes necesitan ayuda.

Hemos recibido preguntas de Amigos en los Estados Unidos concernientes a los Amigos en Haití y nuestros misioneros, William y Marie Bertrand. Nos alegra informarles que todos están a salvo. No hay iglesias de los Amigos en el área donde ocurrió el terremoto. Sin embargo, ellos están profundamente preocupados por lo que está sucediendo en su país y están haciendo lo que pueden para ayudar, especialmente a través de la oración.

En este momento, EFM no está recaudando fondos para los esfuerzos de ayuda en Haití, pero definitivamente le informaremos si eso cambia. Mientras tanto, sigamos orando por Haití. Este país ha sufrido mucho durante tanto tiempo. Que el Señor tenga piedad y ponga orden en el caos. Y que su gente esté al frente de lo que Él está haciendo.

Gracias por sus oraciones.

Tu consiervo en Cristo,

Daniel Cammack

Director de Campos

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You have probably seen in the world news that the southern part of Haiti experienced a powerful earthquake on Saturday, August 14, and that there are thousands of people who died and thousands more injured. Many buildings and roads were either destroyed or badly damaged. It has been very difficult for relief efforts and medical aid to reach those who need help.

We have received inquiries from Friends in the United States about Friends in Haiti and our missionaries, William and Marie Bertrand. We are glad to report that they are all safe. There are no Friends churches in the area where the earthquake struck. Nevertheless, they are deeply concerned about what is happening in their country and are doing what they can to help, especially through prayer.

At this point EFM is not raising funds for relief efforts in Haiti, but we will definitely let you know if that changes. In the meantime, let’s continue to pray for Haiti. This country has suffered so much for so long. May the Lord have mercy and bring order out of chaos. And may his people be on the front lines of what he is doing.

Thank you for praying.

Your fellow servant in Christ,

Dan Cammack

Field Director

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